Hector Berlioz began to use it in symphonic music, but he found performances frustrating in countries such as Germany, which had few harps or sufficiently proficient harpists. Franz Liszt was seminal using the harp in his orchestral music. The French and Russian Romantic composers particularly expanded its symphonic use.
Hector Berlioz began to utilize the harp in his symphonic compositions, but he encountered difficulties in countries like Germany, which had limited harps or skilled harpist performers. Franz Liszt was a key figure in using the harp in orchestral music. French and Russian Romantic composers significantly expanded its use in symphonies.