Alexandre Desplat always knew he would write for cinema, unlike many other composers who came to film music later with a condescending view of the genre.
Performer Biography
Dominique Lemonnier, known as Solrey, is a violinist who became Alexandre Desplat's solo violinist, closest collaborator, and wife, laying the foundation for his string writing style.
Recording & Production
The album's executive producer is Alain Lanceron, and the producer is Solrey, with recording and mixing engineers Aurélie Messonnier and Aude-Marie Piloz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Desplat often highlights the French character of his orchestration, which he sees as an heir to Debussy and Ravel, differing from a certain Germano-Hollywood symphonic tradition.
Composer Biography
Alexandre Desplat's childhood soundscape was eclectic, and a melody by Hikaru Hayashi for the film The Naked Island sparked his interest in film music.
Interpretation
For this concert, Solrey, the artistic director, revisited each score, adapting its form and instrumentation, and designed the lighting to mirror the colors of each film.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexandre Desplat believes that music must truly become one with the image in film, striving for a seamless integration.
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