Prom 71: Orchestre National de France/Gatti | classical review

Royal Albert Hall, LondonAfter 15 years restoring London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to artistic health, Daniele Gatti became music director of France's national band at the end of 2008. On the strength of his first Prom with the orchestra, his approach has been similar: break them down and build them back up. Their sound is virtually unrecognisable, characterised by a much firmer attack and more strident tone, and the Italian's approach to the familiar scores that made up this concert – De...

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