Ensemble 2e2m, founded in 1972 by composer Paul Méfano, is one of France's oldest and most prestigious ensembles dedicated to new music, with hundreds of premieres to its name.
Performer Biography
Pierre Roullier, the conductor, was the flute soloist of the Ensemble orchestral de Paris upon its creation and has conducted numerous orchestras and opera houses.
Recording & Production
This album is a "state of play" or "inventory of one place" for Aurélien Dumont, as the program is linked to his 2017-2018 residency at the Medici Villa in Rome.
Composer Biography
Aurélien Dumont, born in 1980 in northern France, is a doctor in music composition and a fellow at the Medici Villa in 2017-2018.
Performer Biography
Hélène Fauchère, the soprano, has collaborated with major contemporary ensembles like Klangforum Wien and Ensemble Modern, and premiered the lead role in Beat Furrer's opera Wüstenbuch.
Compositional Technique
The compositional "objects" in Aurélien Dumont's music are often designed to be looped and take on a signage quality, serving a structural function.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Aurélien Dumont composes using "objects"—small "bricks" of material that act as bubbles of narrative potential, which can be activated when related to one another.
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