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B Berlioz, Hector 1803 - 1869 · Romantic

Overture 'King Lear', H 53

Op. Grande ouverture du roi Lear
Romantic C major 15 minutes

Dedicated to Armand Bertin.

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Composed
1831 (April-May)
First published
1839 - Paris: Ad. Catelin & Cie.
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Op.
Dedication
Armand Bertin
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