This album features 17 new works, all world-premiere recordings, composed specifically for cellist Gautier Capuçon and inspired by the Earth.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Gaïa" refers to the primordial goddess and personification of Earth in Greek mythology, representing nature, fertility, and the origin of all living beings.
Cultural Impact
The San Francisco Symphony, which assisted in the commissioning process for this album, is celebrated for its artistic excellence, creative performance concepts, and award-winning recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to be a song of warning and a hymn to threatened beauty, serving as a prayer for future generations.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at Schloss Elmau, a luxury spa retreat and cultural hideaway in Krün, Germany, known for its unique acoustics.
Composition History
The project for this album was conceived after a conversation between Gautier Capuçon and Michèle Corash, just before the world entered the pandemic.
Performer Biography
Gautier Capuçon, the cellist for whom these works were composed, draws his intimate link with nature from his roots in the Savoy region of France.
