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It was only in the final moments of The Firebird that the orchestra let themselves go, following a series of sensitive and transparent performances.

The Philharmonia Orchestra's Paris: City of Light 1900–1950 reaches its climax, where Debussy and Messiaen combine for a radiant, dazzling programme. Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard crowns an emotionally intense Turangalîla-symphonie.

Whimsical program of French symphonic and operatic works opens the CSO's "French Reveries and Passions" festival.

At very short notice David Hill stepped in to conduct an all-French programme with the London Symphony Orchestra where serenity, elegance and passion were all beautifully communicated.