This album features world premiere recordings of David Chaillou's works, with recording sessions taking place in Vienna and Paris in 2020 and 2022.
Performer Biography
Laura Mikkola, the Finnish pianist on this album, has won prizes at several international competitions, including the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium (1995).
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Chaillou's works on this album blend traditional instruments with natural elements like bird songs and the interpreter's voice and breath, reflecting his focus on resonance and listening to the world.
Composer Biography
David Chaillou, a French composer born in 1971 and trained at the Conservatoire de Paris and Sorbonne University, synthesizes French music traditions with the post-minimalist school.
Album & Artwork
The album "Natures" is a concept album by composer David Chaillou, structured around the temporality of a single day.
Performer Biography
The Aron Quartett, founded in 1998, received the Pasticcio Prize for their complete recording of Arnold Schönberg's string quartets, which is considered one of the finest 20th-century chamber music recordings.
Performer Biography
Christophe Pantillon, the cellist, co-founded the Aron Quartett in Vienna in 1998 and has recorded numerous internationally awarded chamber music CDs.
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