The Quatuor Diotima, a highly sought-after string quartet, is named after both an allegory of German Romanticism and a work by Luigi Nono, reflecting its dual musical identity.
Recording & Production
The pieces on CD 1 were recorded in 1997 in the presence of the composer, Philippe Fénelon, at Radio France's studio 103.
Performer Biography
Florent Jodelet, the percussionist, is a soloist with the Orchestre National de France and is dedicated to premiering new works, especially for solo percussion.
Performer Biography
Joëlle Léandre, who performs double bass and voice, has a career that extends beyond classical music, collaborating with theatre directors, choreographers, poets, and jazz musicians.
Performer Biography
Florent Boffard, the pianist on this album, is a soloist with the Ensemble Intercontemporain and gave the French premiere of György Ligeti's Piano Concerto.
Composer Biography
A memorable concert where Philippe Fénelon heard Stravinsky's Noces conducted by Pierre Boulez inspired him to become a composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Philippe Fénelon's music is in constant dialogue with the history of arts and literature, revisiting genres like madrigal, concerto, and string quartet.
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