Composer

Hector Berlioz

1869–1803

445 works in the index

Born: 1869
Died: 1803

Biography

Berlioz was a key French musician, composer, and litterateur of the Romantic period, and the author of some 4,000 often revealing letters. He flourished during the Second Empire, and though he was a critic of the tumultuous politics that had brought about the reign of Napoleon III, he also wrote: "The life of violent twists and turns suits me so well that I could not endure any other. All I need is time and health...."

Berlioz is known, among much else, as a composer of operas. He has to his name four complete operas: Béatrice et Bénédict; Benvenuto Cellini; Les Troyens; and La Damnation de Faust. He composed parts of a fifth, Les francs-juges. (Although he eventually abandoned that project and destroyed much of the music, a notable overture survives.)

Berlioz died at home, in Paris, surrounded by friends. He was buried, by his own choice, in Montmartre Cemetery. His two wives lie beside him there.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Choir, Voice, Piano, Flute, Horn
Genres represented: Classical, Christmas, Jazz, New Age, Pop
Works with composition dates: 56 of 445

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 10

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 : Épisode de la vie d'un Artiste … en cinq parties	1830IMSLP	op. 14	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, strings, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombon	Classical	50
La damnation de Faust, op. 24	1844IMSLP	op. 24	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, percussion	New Age, Classical	34
Le carnaval romain, ouverture pour orchestre, op. 9	1844IMSLP	op. 9	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, percussio	Classical	19
The Shepherd's Farewell	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Voice, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	20
Benvenuto Cellini, op. 23	1834IMSLP	op. 23	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Tambourine, Trumpet, Cymbals	Classical	13
Les nuits d'été, H. 81, op. 7	—	op. 7	—	Piano, Voice	Classical	7
Invitation to Praise God	—	—	—	Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet, English Horn, Viola	—	13
La damnation de Faust, op. 24: Première Partie, scène 3. "Marche hongroise"	—	op. 24	—	Piano, Organ, Voice, Horn, Trombone, Tuba	Jazz, Classical	13
Inhalt: Villanelle (Mezzo oder Tenor)	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Flute, Oboe, Voice, Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet	Classical	10
Fugue Hol.22	1843IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	8
Abbreviations	—	—	—	—	Classical	8
Facsimiles	1834IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	8
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part III - Part III Performed by Hector Berlioz	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	6
Te Deum	1848–49, rev. 1852, 1855IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Bassoon, Double Bass, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timp	Classical	5
Kritischer Bericht nur englisch	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	7
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part I - Scene 2 Performed by Hector Berlioz	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	5
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part I - Scene 5 Performed by Hector Berlioz	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	5
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part II - Part II: The flight into Egypt Performed by Hector Berlioz	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	5
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part III - Scene 2 Performed by Hector Berlioz	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	6
Requiem, Part I - 1. Introit	1837 (March – 29 June)IMSLP	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	8
Romeo and Juliet Part II - 2	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	8
Funeral and Triumphal Symphony	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, percussion	Classical	6
Harold of Italy, Op. 16	—	Op. 16	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, percussion	Classical	5
Vorwort und Hinweise des Komponisten (franzosisch)	—	—	—	Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Trombone, Piccolo, English Horn, percussion, Cornet	Classical	6
At Th Cemetery(Cimetiere)berlioz	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	7
Grand Messe dos Morts	1837 (March – 29 June)IMSLP	—	—	Tuba	Classical	8
Zur Ausgabe	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Anhang	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Chant sacre, Version I	1829IMSLP	—	—	Organ, Choir	Classical	6
2. Serenade Agreste	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	6
Foreword	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Abwesenheit	—	—	—	Low Voice	Classical	8
Ah! Ich werde sterben	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
Childhood of Christ, Op. 25, Part I - Part I: Herod's Dream	1850, 1853–54IMSLP	Op. 25	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	6
Thou, O God Art Praised In Sion	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	4
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice	1830IMSLP	op. 14	—	Piano	Classical, Pop	5
Requiem, op. 5: VI. Lacrymosa	—	op. 5	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	7
Messe solennelle: I. Introduction	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Choir	Classical	8
Roméo et Juliette	1839IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, strings, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo, per	Classical	4
Les Troyens	1856IMSLP	—	—	Tambourine, Triangle, Tamtam, Piccolo, Drum, Cornet	Classical	5
Pleure, pauvre Colette (Holoman 11)	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	4
The Shepherd's farewell (Christmas; Epiphany)	—	—	—	Choir	—	5
March	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	5
Sardanapale Hol.50	—	—	—	—	Classical	5
Scene heroique, Version I und II	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	5
Le chasseur danois	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	5
Chant guerrier	—	—	—	Organ, Choir	Classical	5
Trio des Ismaelites	—	—	—	Piano, Flute	Classical	6