Raphaël Cendo, born in 1975, studied composition at the Paris Conservatoire and completed a course in composition and musical computing at IRCAM, a major public research center for musical expression and scientific research.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Raphaël Cendo's music is characterized by a concept he calls "saturation," which he defines as "a thwarting of the limit, thanks to an excess of energy."
Performer Biography
The Ensemble Cairn, founded in 1997, is named after the small stone heaps that serve as landmarks for hikers, symbolizing their collaborative approach where each member contributes to the ensemble's existence.
Compositional Technique
Cendo's music often requires performers to push beyond traditional instrumental limits, sometimes involving physical actions like placing a metal sheet on strings or playing instruments without mouthpieces.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Cendo's approach to saturation involves a "total disorientation" in the music, where planning is replaced by getting lost and navigating an unstable world.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at two locations: the Espace de projection de l'Ircam in Paris and Studio Guimick in Hyères, France.
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