The accordion's repertoire, technique, and construction are still evolving, and Théo Ould is actively involved in the artistic debate to establish its place in classical music.
Performer Biography
Théo Ould began his musical education at the Marseille Conservatoire at age 6, fascinated by the accordion's sound and its appearance, which he described as "halfway between a computer keyboard and a spaceship."
Interpretation
The album features a mix of works written specifically for the accordion by composers Régis Campo and Tomás Gubitsch, and interpretations of existing repertoire.
Performer Biography
At 25, Théo Ould became the first accordionist to be nominated as a 'Newly Discovered Talent' at the Victoires de la Musique Classique awards.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Laterna Magica, refers to the magic lantern, an ancestor of the cinema projector that projected painted images using oil lamps or candles.
Interpretation
Théo Ould, the accordionist, deliberately mixes historical periods on the album, moving between them based on affinity or contrast rather than strict chronology.
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