MasterWorks Season Finale: Simply Fantastique [Mendelssohn & Berlioz]
Sun, May 17
|Fine Arts Center, NVCC
It’s a fever dream, a love letter, and a full-blown obsession set to music – it’s Symphonie fantastique. Written in 1830, this groundbreaking piece tells the story of a young artist who falls madly in love, spirals into despair and dreams up a series of increasingly surreal and dramatic scenes.
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Time & Location
May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Fine Arts Center, NVCC, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT
About the event
Leif's intriguing overview of what will be a captivating concert.
"It’s a fever dream, a love letter, and a full-blown obsession set to music – it’s Symphonie Fantastique."
Written in 1830, this groundbreaking piece tells the story of a young artist (a very thinly veiled version of Berlioz himself) who falls madly in love, spirals into despair, overdoses on opium, and dreams up a series of increasingly surreal and dramatic scenes—all wrapped in rich orchestration and bold, imaginative storytelling.
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor is no less passionate – It enchants with soaring melodies and a seamless blend of emotion and virtuosity, making it one of the most beloved concertos in the repertoire.
One of classical music’s wildest rides!
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