Le Bateau ivre, the ensemble performing on this album, was formed after Samuel, Valentin, and Jean-Baptiste worked on Claude Debussy's Sonata for flute, viola, and harp.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The original compositions for this ensemble share an imaginary world nourished by exoticism, dreams, and mystical hallucinations, linking them to the impressionist movement.
Recording & Production
This recording was made by the audiovisual department and edited by the publishing department of the Conservatoire de Paris, with support from the Fondation Meyer.
Performer Biography
Le Bateau ivre, the ensemble on this album, won an honorary first prize at the Léopold Bellan International Competition in 2016 and has performed in Japan and Korea.
Album & Artwork
The ensemble Le Bateau ivre is named after Arthur Rimbaud's 1871 poem, which influenced Claude Debussy's chamber music aesthetic.
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