Héloïse Werner aimed to create a cohesive album with a narrative arc, involving a core group of musicians who would collaborate significantly, not just as session musicians.
Composition History
The piece "Les Leçons du mardi" is a collaboration between Héloïse Werner and her sister Emma, reimagining the historical "Tuesday Lectures" where 'hysterical' women were forced to perform their symptoms.
Album & Artwork
The album's title track, "close-ups", is a satirical composition exploring four stereotypical people, inspired by observations made during the pandemic.
Recording & Production
Several tracks on this album are premiere recordings, either of the works themselves or in their specific arrangements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features a wide range of music, from a 12th-century work by Hildegard of Bingen to brand-new compositions, interspersed with improvisation, reflecting a spirit of conversation and collaboration.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Héloïse Werner conceived this album on a train to Birmingham, inspired by the particular orange light of the evening, which conjured an immediate sound world for voice and strings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Héloïse Werner hopes the album brings listeners a sense of play, fun, calm, or peace, aiming to improve people's lives a little bit in a world she describes as "awful."
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