The Orchestre National de Lille is a French orchestra based in Lille. Its principal concert venue is the Auditorium du Nouveau Siècle, since 2003.
History
editThe precursor ensemble of the orchestra was the Orchestre de l'ORTF de Lille, which was made defunct in 1974.[1] In 1976, through the actions of the Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais and conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus, the orchestra was reformed as the Orchestre philharmonique de Lille. In 1980, with government sponsorship, the orchestra took its current name, the Orchestre National de Lille.
Jean-Claude Casadesus served as music director from 1976 to 2016.[2] In March 2016, the orchestra announced the appointment of Alexandre Bloch as its next music director, effective with the 2016–2017 season.[3] In December 2018, the orchestra announced the extension of Bloch's contract through the 2023–2024 season.[4] Bloch concluded his Lille tenure at the close of the 2023-2024 season.[5]
In October 2023, the orchestra announced the appointment of Joshua Weilerstein as its next music director, effective September 2024.[6]
Music directors
edit- Jean-Claude Casadesus (1976–2016)
- Alexandre Bloch (2016–2024)
- Joshua Weilerstein (2024–present)
References
edit- ^ Diapason harmonie 1986 1986 "1974 : démantèlement de l'ORTF et d'un orchestre qui ne veut ... de questionnement des valeurs, Jean-Claude Casadesus le reconstitue, l'étoffe pour créer l'Orchestre National de Lille,"
- ^ Le nouvel observateur 1986 - No 1120- 1138 p.197 "L'Orchestre national de Lille est l'une des premières formations françaises, connue dans le monde entier pour son répertoire et son dynamisme. Mêler les œuvres du grand répertoire et la création contemporaine est preuve de vie.."
- ^ Marie-Aude Roux (2016-03-25). "Le jeune Bloch succède à Casadesus, 80 ans, à la tête de l'Orchestre national de Lille". Le Monde. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ^ Jean-Baptiste Garat (2018-12-20). "Le chef Alexandre Bloch prolongé à la tête de l'Orchestre national de Lille". Le Figaro. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ^ Clare Varney (2024-07-12). "Alexandre Bloch bids a fond farewell to the Orchestre National de Lille". Bachtrack. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ^ Louis-Valentin Lopez (2023-10-10). "Joshua Weilerstein nommé prochain directeur musical de l'Orchestre national de Lille". France Musique. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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