Philippe Hersant's musical language is deeply rooted in memory, drawing inspiration from elements of the past while also incorporating musical traditions from Japanese and African cultures.
Performer Biography
Jean-Luc Menet, the flutist on this album, is a laureate of the Gaudeamus International Competition for contemporary music performers.
Composer Biography
Philippe Hersant is recognized for reconnecting with tonal and modal music, a departure from many of his contemporaries, and has a catalogue of over a hundred pieces.
Composer Biography
Philippe Hersant, born in Rome in 1948, studied composition with André Jolivet at the Paris Conservatory and later resided at the Casa Velasquez and Villa Medici.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Vocal Aedes, founded in 2005 by Mathieu Romano, performs choral repertoire from the past five centuries up to contemporary works.
Performer Biography
Jean-Luc Menet founded Ensemble Alternance in 1983, a group dedicated to exploring and premiering contemporary music while confronting it with works from the past.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The flute, an instrument with a universal and ancient history, plays a significant role throughout Philippe Hersant's compositions.
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