I knowingly (as in I found out what I'd been listening to) heard Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique yesterday and it struck me as eminently suited for choreography -- one of those times when I could 'see' the ballet while listening to the music. Has anyone ever choreographed to it?

Plieades, have faith! I'm sure a poster more knowledgeable than I shall answer your question soon!

Yes, it has been used -- by Leonide Massine, as one of his "symphonic" ballets.

There were at least two ballets choreographed on that score, both called "Symphonie fantastique": one by Leonide Massine in the 1930s (for the Ballet Russe du Colonel de Basil, I think) and one by Roland Petit in 1975 for the Paris Opera. As far as I know, Petit's version wasn't danced again after the season of its premiere. Massine's version was revived by the Paris Opera Ballet in 1997 (and also filmed, but as far as I know the tape has only be shown on the French TV and is not available on a commercial tape). I saw it, it was a bit dated but interesting, with especially striking costumes and sets by Christian Bérard. I don't remember the plot exactly, but it dealt with opium-inspired vision, there also was a nice ball scene.

Thank you very much. Somewhat relieved to know my instincts were on target -- and I can certainly see the 'opium overtones' in the piece. Too bad it's not available, I would love to see it.

Gloria Contreras for Taller Coreográfico de la UNAM (Mexico), though not the whole score.