Because of Brexit, one of the best orchestras in the world trembles today for its survival.
Added to the puzzle of the quarantine imposed on British nationals, this gives a symbolic dimension all the stronger to its presence at the Festival d'Aix 2021. At its head, its resigned chef Simon Rattle.
The LSO in Aix is a real saga that has lasted for years.
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In 2009, one of the most monumental projects in the history of Aix was completed:
Wagner's
Ring
, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit.
Way to end in apotheosis the mandate of Stéphane Lissner.
In taking over, Bernard Foccroulle kept the idea of an international orchestra in summer residence, but this time in the form of a cooperation which would closely associate the phalanx in question with all facets of the event, and not only to a prestigious project.
The choice fell on the London Symphony Orchestra, because in addition to its proverbial virtuosity and its diversity
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