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Berlioz was not a virtuoso musician, though he did play piano in a stumbling sort of way, and he was reportedly a quite good guitarist. He is regarded as one of the few outstanding composers who was not virtuosic. This void of virtuosity allowed him to focus on composing and conducting.

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According to his autobiography, Memoires de Hector Berlioz, he started studying, composing and playing music (guitar and Flute) at the age of twelve, which would have been about 1815. He began formally studying composition around 1823.

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Hector Berlioz did not play piano, but when he was 12 he started studing music.. and he leant to play the flute, flagaolet, and guitar.

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Hector Berlioz played guitar, flute, piano, and he sung. He didn't start playing piano until later on in his life.

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No.

Other than as good as every other composer.

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What is the birth name of Hector Berlioz?

Hector Berlioz's birth name is Berlioz, Louis-Hector.


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Full name Hector Louis Berlioz


When did Hector Berlioz die?

Hector Berlioz died on March 8, 1869 at the age of 65.


Did Hector Berlioz have siblings?

Yes, Hector berlioz had five siblings. but three of them died when he was young


Where did Hector berlioz study?

Hector Berlioz studied first in the Paris Conservatoire and then in Rome at the French Academy.

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What is the birth name of Hector Berlioz?

Hector Berlioz's birth name is Berlioz, Louis-Hector.


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Hector berlioz was bron in 1803.


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Full name Hector Louis Berlioz


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Hector Berlioz was born on December 11, 1803.


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Hector Berlioz died on March 8, 1869 at the age of 65.


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Hector Berlioz died on March 8, 1869 at the age of 65.


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Hector Berlioz studied first in the Paris Conservatoire and then in Rome at the French Academy.


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Hector Berlioz was a French composer of the nineteenth century.