Marie Ythier collaborates closely with living composers, conducting trial sessions on her cello to translate their visions into instrumental gestures, and later refining the pieces after initial performances.
Historical Context
The cello was not originally a solo instrument; its solo repertoire truly developed only at the beginning of the 20th century, with earlier works like Beethoven's sonatas often prioritizing the piano.
Compositional Technique
The album features works that incorporate rock influences, with composers like Bastien David using rhythmic elements and sound treatments such as filtering with clothes pegs, and Augustin Braud employing rock metal effects like distortion and Larsen sounds.
Performer Biography
Marie Ythier, the cellist on this album, previously released a highly experimental first album featuring pieces with electronic devices and a second album exploring connections between Tristan Murail's and Schumann's music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live, a decision made to convey the music's lively character and to capture a 'photograph of a moment,' as the artists are primarily stage performers.
Performer Biography
Marie Ythier is an artist in residence at the Royaumont Foundation (2021-2023), where this album's project, featuring numerous new creations, came to fruition.
Album & Artwork
The album's photography, by Charles d'Aspermont, aims to anchor the music in the physical spaces and objects of the Royaumont abbey, bringing out its material and concrete character.
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