Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz

About the Event

Set out on a captivating musical journey at the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana with the mesmerizing 'Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz.' This groundbreaking piece in the world of program music is set to enthrall both seasoned classical enthusiasts and new listeners. The breathtaking venue, known for its stunning Modernist architecture and exceptional acoustics, guarantees an unforgettable evening of world‐class music.

Premiered in 1830, the Symphonie Fantastique broke away from many musical conventions of its time and remains one of the most challenging symphonies to perform. Hector Berlioz drew inspiration from his own emotional suffering, reflecting an unrequited love in the score, which gives it its backbone and originality.

Invited to inaugurate this special tenth season, the Turin‐based Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI will perform under the baton of principal conductor Andrés Orozco‐Estrada. In a performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, the most virtuosic of his five concertos, the orchestra will be accompanied by Michael Barenboim, regarded as one of the greatest contemporary violinists.