Hector Berlioz | Piece by Piece
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What's the best way to get your crush's attention? If you lived in the 19th century and were Hector Berlioz, you would go well beyond the subtle texts and flirtatious emojis of today, and change cultural history by composing Symphonie Fantastique. ASO Video Director Hilan Warshaw tells the madcap story of Berlioz’ hallucinogenic musical mash note.
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