Sophie Lacaze's discovery of Aboriginal culture during a trip to Australia in 1996 led her to prioritize a return to the fundamental essence and refinement of musical art.
Composer Biography
Sophie Lacaze, the composer, initially earned an engineering degree before pursuing music, studying composition with Franco Donatoni and Ennio Morricone.
Performer Biography
Marie Vermeulin, the pianist, has won several international competitions, including the Maria Canals Competition in Barcelona (2006) and the Messiaen Competition in Paris (2007).
Performer Biography
Alain Carré, the actor and stage director, integrates music into most of his performances and has collaborated with many orchestras as a reciter.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Il pleut des voix de femmes" (It rains women's voices), is inspired by a calligram by Guillaume Apollinaire, where the layout of words suggests falling rain and female voices.
Performer Biography
Els Janssens Vanmunster, a vocalist on this album, is the artistic director of Mora Vocis, an ensemble specializing in medieval and contemporary music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sophie Lacaze's personal aesthetic aims to restore music's primary vocations, such as ritual, incantation, and dance, emphasizing its connection to nature and the central role of timbre.
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