The duo's encounter with Helmut Lachenmann, a composer whose instrumental musique concrète influenced them, was a key moment in their artistic development.
Composition History
Pascale Criton dedicated her piece "Trans" (2014–2016) for two guitars, tuned to 1/12th of a tone, to the Lallement Marques Duo.
Compositional Technique
Pascale Criton's "Trans" explores micro-tempered harmonic transitivity at the threshold of perception, using a scordatura (alternative tuning) in 1/12th of a tone.
Performer Biography
The Lallement Marques Duo collaborates with composers to explore new sounds and techniques, sharing a taste for sonic exploration and manipulation of textures.
Performer Biography
The Lallement Marques Duo, formed by Estelle Lallement and Filipe Marques in 1998, is known for its interpretations of contemporary repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pascale Criton's scores for "Trans" are presented as gestural scripts, designed to encourage creative interpretation and allow musicians to develop a 'performative' listening.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Studio Sequenza, Montreuil (France), in October 2018.
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