In this first interview of our series dedicated to the 'French Touch' in orchestral music, the conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus gives us the honour of speaking about his relationship with French music, which he defines in a few words as “refinement, elegance, contained emotion […], modesty”.

Off TV team was introduced into the workshop of Pascal Dusapin, who for this occasion, agreed to speak to us about the projects which will keep him busy in 2015.

Pascal Dusapin introduces his orchestra piece Reverso (solo no.6).

"From our Repertoire" is a blog category featuring knowledgeable commentary on works from our diverse catalogues. We will introduce you on a regular basis to not only the best-known compositions but also to niche works that we think deserve a little more attention. This time:  Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi.

Conductor and composer Laurent Petitgirard will conduct the premiere his new orchestral piece, Solitaire, with the Orchestra Colonne in his last concert at Salle Pleyel on 14th December.

In this new interview, Edmond Lemaître presents the new publication of the collection of Œuvres complètes de Claude Debussy, the first volume of the series 3 of chamber music.

In our interview, Martin Grubinger talks about his love for to the music of Xenakis. “Xenakis is for everybody”, says the Austrian percussionist. “There’s a high, very high intellectual level in this music and, on the other hand deep emotion, and that’s a fantastic combination.”

On our blog, our contemporary composers present their favorite composer from our catalogs. This time: Alberto Posadas writes about Iannis Xenakis.

On our blog, our contemporary composers present their favorite works from our catalogs. This time: Ricordi London composer John Hopkins introduces Pascal Dusapin's Perelà - Uomo di Fumo.

From our Repertoire is a blog category featuring knowledgeable commentary on works from our diverse catalogues. We will introduce you on a regular basis to not only the best-known compositions but also to niche works that we think deserve a little more attention.

This time: Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos' Chôros No. 8.