Written by the celebrated French composer and conductor Hector Berlioz, this seminal work on orchestration is a classic of the genre. First published in 1844, the book guides composers and conductors through the intricacies of arranging and conducting music for large ensembles such as symphony orchestras. It also includes Berlioz's own groundbreaking essay on conducting, the Chef D'orchestre. Though written in the 19th century, Berlioz's insights and techniques remain relevant for musicians and music enthusiasts to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.