A symphonic self portrait that premiered in 1830 has become one of the most-performed works in the orchestral repertoire. WRTI’s Susan Lewis discusses this epitome of romantic program music with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
Explore an interactive feature about the Berlioz's work here.
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MTTonBerlioz012014SLLF.mp3
Listen to more of Susan's interview with Michael Tilson Thomas, who on short notice in 2013, stepped in to conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra in a program featuring Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.