The Royaumont Foundation has a long history of transmitting the art of Mélodie and Lieder, with the first training course dedicated to Schubert in 1978.
Cultural Impact
The Orsay-Royaumont Academy aims to connect music with visual arts, using the collections of the Orsay Museum as inspiration for the performers.
Performer Biography
The American duo Gregory Feldmann (baritone) and Nathaniel LaNasa (pianist) formed at the Juilliard School and explore the edges of canonical repertoire, including composers censored by the Third Reich like Viktor Ullmann.
Album & Artwork
The photographer Charles d'Aspermont aimed to anchor the music in the physical spaces of Royaumont Abbey, from its gardens to the attic, for the album's visuals.
Album & Artwork
This album is the culmination of a year-long program by the Orsay-Royaumont Academy, a partnership between the Orsay Museum and the Royaumont Foundation.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded live at Royaumont during the 'Fenêtres sur Cour(s)' events, showcasing the work of the Academy's prize winners.
Interpretation
The performers, who are duos of singers and pianists, emphasize the importance of poetry and mutual listening in interpreting Mélodie and Lieder.
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