Hugues Borsarello plays a violin made by Vincenzo Ruggieri around 1695 and a bow by Nicolas Léonard Tourte from around 1790.
Performer Biography
Hugues Borsarello, the violinist, began learning the violin with his father at a very young age and later studied at the Paris Conservatoire.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept is to tell the story of French music over three centuries through short pieces, combining famous works with lesser-known ones.
Interpretation
Hugues Borsarello views the violin with a deep love of melody and a desire to express himself in a vocal way, stating it's the only way he plays it.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production between Outhere, the Orchestre National de Bretagne, and the Galapagos Group.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hugues Borsarello, the violinist, chose pieces that represent the great French composers he loves, not limiting himself to works originally written for the violin.
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