b'The final movement, "Orgy of the Brigands," is a rousing and energetic conclusion to the symphony. The solo viola is once again in the foreground, playing a wild and frenzied melody that is echoed and amplified by the orchestra. The movement is marked by its use of exotic rhythms and harmonies, creating a sense of wild abandon and lawlessness that reflects the behavior of the brigands.Harold in Italy is a masterpiece of orchestration and storytelling, showcasing Berlioz\'s gift for creating vivid and imaginative soundscapes. The use of the solo viola as a protagonist is particularly inspired, and the instrument\'s rich and expressive tone adds a sense of emotional depth and complexity to the piece.The symphony is also notable for its use of programmatic elements, with each movement representing a different aspect of Harold\'s journey. The result is a work that is not just a collection of individual movements but a cohesive and unified narrative that takes the listener on a journey through the Italian countryside.Paganini didn\'t hear the final version of his aborted commission until a few years later. After hearing it, he was so taken with it that he decided to send Berlioz 20,000 francs along with a message that read, "Beethoven being dead, only a Berlioz could reincarnate him. That\'s a good amount of humble pie, I\'dsay.Instrumentationtwo flutes and piccolo, two oboes and English horn, two clarinets, four bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, two cornets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, strings, and solo violaDuration42 minutes~ Kenneth BeanGeorg and Joyce Albers-Schonberg Assistant ConductorPrinceton Symphony Orchestra'