In his various appearances at Musikfest, François-Xavier Roth has distinguished himself as a master constructor of concert programmes, mixing works of different centuries, nationalities and styles with uncommon ingenuity. He has also proved himself a champion of modern music, pairing works by living composers with pieces from the standard repertoire in a way that enriches our understanding of both. For his most recent appearance – with Les Siècles, the Paris-based period instrument group of which he was a founder – the intellectual rigour of the programme was matched by an unconcealed joy in the performances that made this one of the most engaging concerts at this year’s Musikfest.
The central theme of this Musikfest was Hector Berlioz and European Modernism, and the evening’s programme delivered precisely that: the dances from Rameau’s…
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