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18. Taking the Orchestra to Another Level: Hector Berlioz
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Moments that rocked the classical music world
18. 18. Taking the Orchestra to Another Level: Hector Berlioz
If there's one composer who rocked the musical world more than most, it's maverick Hector Berlioz. He pushed the boundaries of what orchestral music could do by adding new instruments, sounds, and textures - and told some pretty epic stories at the same time.
