This album was recorded on July 5 and 6, 2024, at Studio de Meudon, France.
Performer Biography
Gwendeline Lumaret, the cellist on this album, gave her first solo concert at age fourteen, performing Elgar's Cello Concerto.
Performer Biography
Gwendeline Lumaret is passionate about teaching and holds a Master's degree in Pedagogy from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
Composer Biography
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI awarded Naji Hakim the Augustae crucis insigne pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for his commitment to the Church.
Composer Biography
Naji Hakim, the composer, studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and was awarded seven first prizes.
Composer Biography
Naji Hakim succeeded Olivier Messiaen as organist of l'église de la Trinité in Paris, holding the position from 1993 until 2008.
Performer Biography
Gwendeline Lumaret won First Prizes in cello and chamber music at the Union des Femmes Artistes Musiciennes International Competition in 2004.
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