This album was recorded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, from May 2nd to 6th, 2023.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores the tradition of French song across different eras, uniting composers from Michel Lambert to Barbara through their shared love of song and storytelling.
Composition History
The concept for this album, combining Baroque and Belle Époque music, originated in 2019, with the idea to extend the journey to contemporary French song.
Performer Biography
The musical collaboration between the two performers, Lea and Thomas, began in 2015 in the gardens of Vendée, France.
Interpretation
The performers' shared taste for listening, detail, risk-taking, and love of colors and text inspired their eight-year musical journey.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Idylle" refers to both a short poem about pastoral love and an innocent, tender love-based adventure.
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