Mathieu Dufour has held principal flute positions with the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, the Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Performer Biography
Stéphane Denève, the conductor, is the Music Director of the Brussels Philharmonic and Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Guillaume Connesson, born in 1970, was not subjected to the aesthetic and ideological diktats that governed previous generations of artists.
Recording & Production
Stéphane Denève and the Brussels Philharmonic launched the CffOR (Centre for Future Orchestral Repertoire), an online database for 21st-century orchestral compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guillaume Connesson's music is characterized by multiple influences, including popular music forms, and aims to create strong, lasting images for the listener.
Cultural Impact
The Brussels Philharmonic has gained international recognition for its film music, including the Oscar-winning score for 'The Artist' by Ludovic Bource.
Performer Biography
Mathieu Dufour, the flautist on this album, began playing the flute at age eight and has won numerous competitions, including the Concours de flûte Jean-Pierre Rampal.
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