Isabelle Durin, the violinist, holds a diploma from the Conservatoire national supérieur de Lyon and also pursued a Master's degree in philosophy at Sorbonne University.
Album & Artwork
The album, titled "Un Violon dans l'Histoire" (A Violin in History), explores the role of the violin and piano in recounting stories from over 70 years of cinema.
Historical Context
The album's theme is largely centered around World War II, which is described as a fertile subject for cinema to understand and re-figure time.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2020 at Le Studio de l'Orchestre national d'Île-de-France.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers featured on this album, including John Williams, Gabriel Yared, and Philippe Sarde, are noted for their ability to explore the intimacy of characters and situations through music.
Performer Biography
Michaël Ertzscheid, the pianist, is a laureate of the European Music Competition for Youth and the Yamaha Competition, and also teaches piano pedagogy at the CNSM of Paris.
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