Berlioz & His World at Bard Music Festival

The Bard Music Festival presents an exploration of Hector Berlioz's life and impact through a series of eleven themed concerts. From August 9 to 18, attendees will experience concerts featuring Berlioz's revolutionary compositions, including Symphonie fantastique and La damnation de Faust, conducted by Leon Botstein, alongside performances by artists like Joshua Blue and Alfred Walker. The festival also includes engaging panel discussions and supplementary events, all set against the backdrop of Bard College's scenic Hudson River campus. Notable performances will be livestreamed, allowing a global audience to enjoy this celebration of Romantic music and literature.