This album was recorded in June 2025 in the church of Pompierre-sur-Doubs, with Aline Blondiau handling sound engineering, artistic direction, and editing.
Interpretation
The performers, Les Timbres, aim to present this music not as frozen pieces, but as living, expressive, and deeply human works, emphasizing dialogues between composers.
Compositional Technique
The program features an interlocking web of musical tributes, where composers portray each other, such as Forqueray portraying Couperin, and Rameau depicting Marais.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Carré d'As' (Four Aces), refers to the four major figures of French Baroque music featured: Couperin, Forqueray, Marais, and Rameau.
Performer Biography
The ensemble Les Timbres gained public attention by winning first prize at the prestigious Bruges International Competition in 2009.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album is conceived as a series of musical miniatures, each revealing a composer's personality, aesthetic, and unique way of translating human passions.
