Magnifique! L'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in Antwerp

Sol Gabetta, Mikko Franck and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in the Queen Elisabeth Hall

By Marc Haegeman, 23 October 2024

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“a delectable programme of French music that was as exciting as it was rare”

Reviewed at Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp on 21 October 2024

Berlioz, Béatrice et Bénédict: Overture

Lalo, Cello Concerto in D minor

Huguet y Tagell, Suite espagnole no. 1, for solo cello (Flamenco)

Franck, Symphony in D minor, Op.48

Kaski, Prelude in G flat major (arr. for orchestra)

Sol Gabetta, Cello

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Mikko Franck, Conductor

Mirga and the Philhar': impressive Shostakovich in Paris

David Karlin, 14th November

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France impress mightily under the baton of their new Principal Guest Conductor. Gidon Kremer disappoints in Weinberg.

****1

Thrills without chills in Aix-en-Provence

Charlotte Gardner, 24th April

Beatrice Rana, Mikko Franck and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France bring a thrilling Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto to the Festival de Pâques, even if their Shostakovich 10 is more of a beauty than a bully.

***11

Blasts from the ancient past at Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 27th May

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France brings a contemporary burnish to the Year of Czech Music with Kryštof Mařatka's new violin concerto, Sanctuaries – In the Depths of Cave Paintings.

****1

In love with Stravinsky, Offenbach and Barbara Hannigan in Paris

Laurence Vittes, 28th May

Audiences return to the Maison de la Radio for Barbara Hannigan and l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.

*****

French programme with Franck and Gabetta at the Elbphilharmonie

Alexander Hall, 15th December

On tour with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Mikko Franck and Sol Gabetta present an odd programme of mixed fare.

***11

Chung and Alagna outstanding in Otello at Orange

David Karlin, 3rd August

From Otello's opening thunderstorm, Myung Whun Chung and the Orchestre Philharmonique de France leave us gasping, while Alagna turns in a magnetic performance in the title role.

****1

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Marc Haegeman

Marc Haegeman graduated as a historian from the University of Ghent. He developed a keen interest in music, ballet, photography and nature. As a dance writer and photographer he contributed to leading dance magazines in the last 20 years, including The Dancing Times, Dance International and Ballet2000, and has been working with companies worldwide. His classical music reviews appeared in Classical Net and on his blog I used mostly my ears. He is particularly interested in Russian music and the piano. When free, he loves spending time in nature, photographing landscapes and wildlife.

Magnifique! L'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France plays French music in Antwerp