Quatuor Psophos, the string quartet on this album, was founded in 1997 and has won numerous international prizes, including the 2001 Grand Prix of the Bordeaux International Competition.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in August 2024 at the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse in Soissons, France.
Recording & Production
The album features transcriptions by Jacques Gandard, which allow for a different reading of Schubert's Lieder by intertwining voice and strings.
Performer Biography
Sandrine Piau was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2006 and named Opera Artist of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique Classique awards in 2009.
Interpretation
The album is conceived as an "imaginary quintet" where the soprano voice (Sandrine Piau) and the string quartet (Quatuor Psophos) intermingle and blend.
Performer Biography
The name "Psophos" is a Greek word meaning "sonic material," or "noise in its primal state," representing the origin of sound.
Performer Biography
Sandrine Piau, the soprano on this album, was initially recognized for her talent in baroque repertoire but has since become a major figure across a wide range of styles.
