Work: Messagesquisse, for solo cello & 6 cellos

The composer and conductor celebrates Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday in fine fashion with a smart program and fervent work from both sides of the podium.

Born to a Basque mother just ten miles from the Spanish border, Ravel excelled at authentic Spanish flavours as heard in this splendid festival concert by the Orchestre National de France.

Pour ouvrir les festivités du centenaire de la naissance de Pierre Boulez, Pierre Bleuse et l'Ensemble intercontemporain ont livré entre autres une version mémorable du rare Répons.