Orchestre National de Lille

The orchestral and operatic works of French composers, including Henri Saint-Saens and Pierre Boulez, are resurrected through the masterful playing of the Orchestre Nationale De Lille. Under the direction of Jean-Claude Casadesus, the 100-piece ensemble continues to play more than 120 concerts annually and was the first symphony orchestra to tour Africa. While classical music remains at the group's foundation, their interpretations encompass influences of rock, jazz, and popular music. Casadesus inherited his musical talents from his father, Henri Casadesus, a personal frie...