Adrian Thorpe explores the life and works of Hector Berlioz, one of France’s most fêted composers, who lived as dramatically as any of his characters. Adrian will touch on epics such as Les Troyens, Benvenuto Cellini and the darkly splendid Damnation de Faust, interspersed with love stories, artistic battles, and his extraordinary obsession with the actress Harriet Smithson. After a 75-minute lecture with audio-visual clips, we head to the house for a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine. Back to the barn for Q&As and lively discussion over coffee