Yves Castagnet's Magnificat was inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat, which he considers his favorite piece by Bach, seeking inspiration in its form and construction.
Performer Biography
Henri Chalet, the conductor, has been the principal conductor of the Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris, a world-class singing school, since 2014.
Composer Biography
Yves Castagnet, the composer, has been the titular organist of the choir organ at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris since 1988, accompanying daily choral services.
Notable Performances
The world premiere performance of Yves Castagnet's Magnificat will take place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in the autumn of 2025.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Yves Castagnet's works, primarily vocal, are deeply connected to the musical atmosphere of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where he serves as organist.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris during the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral and while awaiting its reopening.
Composition History
Yves Castagnet composed his Magnificat in the spring of 2020, a year after the Notre-Dame fire and during the first national lockdown, after having the project in mind for many years.
