The Damnation of Faust

The Damnation of Faust is work for orchestra, voices, and chorus written by Hector Berlioz (he himself called it a "légende dramatique").

Related Topics:
Orchestra - Chorus - Hector Berlioz

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The libretto was adapted by Berlioz from Goethe's Faust.

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Libretto - Goethe's - Faust

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It was first performed in Paris in 1846.

Related Topics:
Paris - 1846

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The Damnation of Faust is performed regularly in concert halls and occasionally staged as an opera.

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There are a number of recordings of it.

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