Berlioz’ Fantastical Symphony was based upon his desire for relationship with Harriet Smithson.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

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Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique" was indeed inspired by his intense passion for the Irish actress Harriet Smithson. The symphony, composed in 1830, is a vivid representation of his infatuation and emotional turmoil regarding Smithson. The work is structured in five movements, each depicting different aspects of the protagonist's love for her, as well as the feelings of despair and longing that accompany unrequited love. Berlioz famously used the concept of the "idee fixe," a recurring theme that symbolizes the beloved, to represent Smithson throughout the symphony. Thus, "Symphonie Fantastique" serves not only as a groundbreaking musical composition but also as a personal narrative of Berlioz’s relationship with Harriet Smithson.