The album, titled "Intuition," aims to reflect the story of Gautier Capuçon's life and his emotional development.
Composition History
Jérôme Ducros, the composer of "Encore," wrote the piece to expand his repertoire of encores for cello and piano, a combination he particularly favors.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place from October 24-27, 2016, at the Philharmonie de Paris in France.
Performer Biography
Gautier Capuçon dedicates this recording to his cello teacher Heinrich Schiff, who passed away in 2016, and to the artist Maurice Baquet, who died in 2005.
Compositional Technique
Jérôme Ducros's piece "Encore" aims to highlight the cello's agility and cantabile (singing) character, while presenting a challenge to the performer.
Performer Biography
Gautier Capuçon gives approximately 150 concerts per year worldwide, yet he remains grounded and does not take himself too seriously.
Performer Biography
Gautier Capuçon, the cellist on this album, grew up in the Savoie region of France, surrounded by mountains.
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