Vincent Dumestre, the director of Le Poème Harmonique, is recognized for his inventive approach to the Baroque revival, often incorporating other art forms like puppetry, theatre, and circus.
Album & Artwork
The recital's structure, retained in this recording, traces the inner journey of a woman remembering her past loves and career, from her provincial childhood to her Parisian successes and later popular repertoire.
Performer Biography
Stéphanie d'Oustrac, the mezzo-soprano on this album, is the great-grand-niece of the famous composer Francis Poulenc.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept was inspired by the surprising connection between Baroque-era language and the raw, vigorous vocabulary found in early 20th-century cabaret songs.
Performer Biography
Stéphanie d'Oustrac's early career was significantly shaped by baroque opera, with William Christie casting her in her first tragic roles.
Performer Biography
Le Poème Harmonique, the ensemble on this album, was founded in 1998 by Vincent Dumestre and focuses on 17th and 18th-century music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2022 at Tandem - Scène nationale-Théâtre d'Arras in France.
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