Symphonie Fantastique - Musical Definitions In About 15 Seconds

Symphonie fantastique, composed by Hector Berlioz, premiered in Paris in 1830. It narrates the tale of a man who, after being rejected by his beloved, consumes opium and experiences vivid hallucinations. These include visions of murder, execution, and torment at his own funeral. The narrative humorously concludes with a comparison to the love story in Twilight.

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