Soprano Marie-Laure Garnier and pianist Célia Oneto Bensaid first met as teenagers in Paris and began their musical collaboration in 2011 at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique.
Performer Biography
Bass singer Axel Rosen and pianist Michał Biel, who met at Juilliard School, have been playing together regularly since 2016 and perform at prestigious venues.
Performer Biography
Pianist Romain Louveau, who performs with baritone Jean-Christophe Lanièce, founded his own festival, 'La Brèche', and co-directs the company 'Miroirs étendus', dedicated to opera creation.
Historical Context
The Fondation Royaumont has a long history with art song and Lied repertoire, with the first training course dedicated to Schubert held in 1978, led by Irmgard Seefried and Jörg Demus.
Recording & Production
This album is the culmination of a year-long program by the Académie Orsay-Royaumont, a unique partnership between the Musée d'Orsay and the Fondation Royaumont.
Album & Artwork
The cover photo for this album, taken by Charles d'Aspermont for B Records, offers a modern and unique view of the globally recognized lines and curves of the Musée d'Orsay.
Performer Biography
Kunal Lahiry and Marielou Jacquard, who met in Berlin in 2015, are passionate about contemporary music and have commissioned new works, including Le Coeur crucifié by Héloïse Werner.
