István Várdai (violoncelle)

The music of Gabriel Fauré has been a constant presence with pianist Théo Fouchenneret since childhood, and its language comes naturally to him. His first Fauré album is an invitation to journey through the refined, dreamlike world of the Nocturnes, from the seductive suavity of the first to the sombre purity of the last. An odyssey in thirteen poetic hases into the depths of Fauré, into the heart of an inner self, the strongly guarded fortress of this unique, intimate music, free of all external influence, whose unsettling, unutterable beauty Théo Fouchenneret reveals to us.

After winning First Prize at the prestigious Geneva International Competition in 2018, Kevin Spagnolo was appointed principal clarinettist of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra the following year. This recording is his first as a soloist.

After winning First Prize at the prestigious Geneva International Competition in 2018, Kevin Spagnolo was appointed principal clarinettist of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra the following year. This recording is his first as a soloist.

Figure montante du violoncelle japonais, Michiaki Ueno fascine par son charisme naturel et sa virtuosité d’une grande précision, marquant les scènes internationales de son empreinte singulière.

Avec Origin, il explore les profondeurs d’une identité culturelle complexe, donnant vie aux œuvres de compositeurs japonais à la croisée des traditions ancestrales et des esthétiques modernes. Chaque pièce, interprétée avec intensité et finesse, invite à un voyage vibrant entre mémoire et renouveau sonore.

Cet album résonne comme un hommage personnel, reflet du parcours d’un artiste cosmopolite et engagé, façonné par ses racines et sa quête musicale. La richesse des timbres du violoncelle dialoguant avec la poésie des compositions crée un univers sonore à la fois sensible et puissant.

After winning First Prize at the prestigious Geneva International Competition in 2018, Kevin Spagnolo was appointed principal clarinettist of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra the following year. This recording is his first as a soloist.

After winning First Prize at the prestigious Geneva International Competition in 2018, Kevin Spagnolo was appointed principal clarinettist of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra the following year. This recording is his first as a soloist.