Jean-Claude Casadesus founded the Orchestre National de Lille in 1976, which he describes as a 'resurrection' that quickly became a creation.
Performer Biography
The Orchestre National de Lille, founded in 1976, has performed in over thirty countries across four continents.
Performer Biography
Jean-Claude Casadesus, the conductor, has released over thirty critically acclaimed recordings and authored two books.
Recording & Production
The Orchestre National de Lille is one of only two orchestras in the world to possess its own digital studio, expanding its capabilities in recording, education, and audience access.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony began shortly after the Paris terrorist attacks on November 13th, impacting the musicians' and conductor's state of mind.
Performer Biography
Jean-Claude Casadesus, the conductor, first heard Mahler's 5th Symphony at 19, which he describes as a 'sudden eruption of lava' that deeply impacted him.
Interpretation
Conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus spent over a hundred hours re-working Mahler's 2nd Symphony for this recording to rediscover its freshness and color.
