Stéphane Denève, the conductor, is the Music Director of the Brussels Philharmonic and has a special affinity for French music and 21st-century repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guillaume Connesson's early compositions were influenced by popular music, film, and dance, breaking away from experimental 'contemporary' music.
Performer Biography
Violinist Renaud Capuçon plays the Guarneri del Gesù 'Panette' from 1737, which previously belonged to Isaac Stern.
Recording & Production
This double album, conducted by Stéphane Denève with the Brussels Philharmonic, presents two facets of Guillaume Connesson's art: an external journey and an inward quest.
Cultural Impact
The Brussels Philharmonic is internationally acclaimed for its expertise in film music, including the Oscar-winning score for 'The Artist'.
Composer Biography
Guillaume Connesson, born in 1970, is one of the most widely performed French composers worldwide.
Performer Biography
Timothy McAllister, a renowned saxophonist, is a member of the PRISM Quartet and has premiered over 200 new compositions.
