The album title, "Il est quelqu'un sur terre" (There is someone on earth), comes from a folksong arranged by Benjamin Britten, featured on this recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Mons, Belgium, in January and February 2022.
Composition History
The program for this album was conceived during the COVID-19 confinement period, prompting reflection on what the musicians truly wanted to sing, play, and hear.
Interpretation
The repertoire on this album allows for a broad approach to singing, moving beyond the strict canons of "lyrical" singing, with the voice exploring all its colors and possibilities.
Album & Artwork
The album concept was a "carte blanche" given to mezzo-soprano Albane Carrère to explore an unexpected repertoire, ranging from Mediterranean shores to French chanson.
Compositional Technique
The album traces a century of arrangements, from Ravel's Greek popular melodies to pieces written for this album, showing how "erudite" composers appropriate immemorial songs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features songs of often unknown and anonymous origin, chosen for the quality of their settings by "composer-goldsmiths" who reveal their universal beauty.
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