Tag Archives: Les Siècles

Top ten Beethoven releases of 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

After a February symphony cycle at the Barbican, most of my Beethoven this year – understandably – has been either streamed or on disc, so I thought I’d mark the great man’s 250th with a round-up of my favourite recordings … Continue reading →

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Prom 42: An exotic banquet to savour from François-Xavier Roth and Les Siècles

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Les Siècles/Roth ***** Prom 42, Royal Albert Hall, 16th August 2017 My reputation in certain quarters for having a sweet tooth is done no favours by delectable concerts like this one. French composers led the orientalist charge in the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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For whom the bell tolls: Saint-Saëns’ Le Timbre d’argent chimes again at the Opéra Comique

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Saint-Saëns: Le Timbre d’argent *** Opéra Comique, Paris, 9th June 2017 Asked to name an opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, the chances are that Samson et Dalila is the first answer to trip from your tongue. Now name a second! In recent years Palazzetto … Continue reading →

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Watch with Mother (Goose): Child’s play with Les Siècles

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Ravel, Debussy: Roth/Les Siècles **** Royal Festival Hall, 2nd November 2016 Games of various types pirouetted in and out of Les Siècles’ Gallic programme last night, from Debussy’s play of the waves in La Mer to the shenanigans of a distinctly … Continue reading →

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