Nicole Corti, the artistic director of Spirito, was the first woman to direct the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris from 1993 to 2006.
Interpretation
The recording integrates the countertenor register, contributing to a broad and sometimes rare palette of colors.
Interpretation
The album features a diverse program including contemporary creations, arrangements, and rarely recorded pieces, showcasing an audacious variety.
Compositional Technique
The album includes traditional Corsican polyphony, both sacred and secular, which is rooted in oral transmission and contributes to the recording's exploration of popular genius.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The program highlights the role of composers like Johan Sibelius, Béla Bartók, and Zoltán Kodály in preserving and promoting sung folklore.
Performer Biography
Nicole Corti has been awarded the Liliane Bettencourt Prize for choral singing twice: in 2002 with Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris and in 2010 with Chœur Britten.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, ÔM, and its program are inspired by the Sanskrit syllable om (ॐ), symbolizing original resonance and vibration.
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