Camille Thomas's artistic approach emphasizes 'song,' considering the cello the instrument closest to the human voice and drawing inspiration from singers' expressive qualities.
Performer Biography
Camille Thomas plays a valuable Neapolitan cello built in 1788 by Ferdinand Gagliano, known as the 'Château Pape Clément,' which is generously loaned to her by Bernard Magrez.
Performer Biography
Camille Thomas, the cellist on this album, was nominated for a 'Newcomer of the Year' award by 'Les Victoires de la Musique,' the French equivalent of the Grammy Awards, in 2014.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Camille Thomas chose works for this album that reflect the composers' earliest appearances on the concert platform, aiming to capture joy, emotion, and youth.
Composer Biography
Jacques Offenbach, known for his operettas, was also a great cellist who initially taught himself to play after discovering an old cello at home.
Composer Biography
Camille Saint-Saëns's lifelong love of the cello likely stemmed from playing with the famous cello virtuoso Auguste Franchomme from a young age.
Recording & Production
This album marks Camille Thomas's debut as an exclusive artist with Deutsche Grammophon.
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