Listening Journal Assignment
Listen again to the fifth movement of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique (NAWM 130). Based on your listening and on your examination of the score, discuss three examples of new, weird, or striking things Berlioz does with the orchestra in this movement. In each case, what effect is created and does this effect seem to correspond to the program in some way? (Don’t just use the commentary in the book and the program notes in the anthology for this part—base your conclusions on your own listening and reading of the score.) Refer to specific measures in the score in your discussion.
In addition, discuss whether this movement is similar in any way to the first movement of Beethoven’s Eroica? (Really think about this!)
Finally, in your opinion, is it necessary for concert-goers to be given a program for this work? Explain.
Minimum 500 words.
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