Experience the mesmerizing vision of Berlioz in a program that culminates in his spectacular showpiece, Symphonie Fantastique, a musical tale of hopeless love when a young man's obsessed love turns from a pastoral dream to a nightmare of jealousy. The five movements of the symphony describe his passion, dreams, moments of tenderness, visions of his execution, ecstasy and despair. Berlioz's mastery of the orchestral colors is absolutely amazing. Cellist Julie Albers, praised for her superlative artistry, charismatic and radiant performing style, and intense musicianship will perform one of Schumann's boldest works, the Cello Concerto, described by Pablo Casals as "one of the finest works one could wish to hear -- sublime music from beginning to end." For sheer beauty and warmth it is unmatched!