Hector Berlioz Quotes

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Hector Berlioz was a French composer known for his innovative and influential contributions to classical music. His works, including "Symphonie Fantastique" and "Harold in Italy," are celebrated for their orchestral color and dramatic expression. Berlioz's compositions helped shape the Romantic era of music, and his approach to orchestration and programmatic music left a lasting impact on classical music.

"Love cannot express the idea of music, while music may give an idea of love."

"Love cannot express the idea of music, while music may give an idea of love."

Love, Music, Idea, May

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"At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty is one of my failings."

"At least I have the modesty to admit that lack of modesty is one of my failings."

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"The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck."

"The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck."

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"Every composer knows the anguish and despair occasioned by forgetting ideas which one had no time to write down."

"Every composer knows the anguish and despair occasioned by forgetting ideas which one had no time to write down."

Time, Ideas, Despair

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"Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils."

"Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils."

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