The album's cover illustration by Gabriel Mafféïs depicts a forest scene where the musicians are surrounded by characters from the songs on the record.
Interpretation
Pianist Alphonse Cemin sees his role as replacing the director, costumier, lighting engineer, make-up artist, choreographer, and orchestra to provide as many colors as possible around the voice.
Compositional Technique
The album features four Australian folk songs, including "Waltzing Matilda," specially arranged by composer Arthur Lavandier to give them a more refined and dramatic expressiveness.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording from the Théâtre de l'Athénée, which the performers found to be an "amazing memory" and one of the finest concerts they had ever given.
Interpretation
Damien Pass, the baritone, prioritizes the theatrical aspect of works and the director's vision over the music itself in his operatic career.
Performer Biography
Damien Pass, the baritone, is noted for his unique blend of professionalism and humor, and for his exceptional baritone-bass voice with incredible low notes.
Composition History
The program for this album was inspired by the death of Stephen Sondheim, whose musical "Into the Woods" is a favorite of baritone Damien Pass.
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