Gautier Capuçon, the renowned French cellist, invites you into a world of timeless melodies and captivating compositions with his album "Emotions." Released on November 6, 2020, under Warner Classics, this exquisite collection of chamber and classical pieces spans a little over an hour and seventeen minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical experiences.
The album features a diverse range of composers, from classical giants like Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and Schubert to contemporary artists such as Einaudi and Richter. Gautier Capuçon's masterful playing is accompanied by the Orchestre Ducros, creating a harmonious blend of strings and cello that brings each piece to life.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Clair de Lune" by Debussy, the enchanting "Song to the Moon" from Dvorák's opera Rusalka, and the iconic "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. The album also showcases Capuçon's versatility with pieces like the lively "Csárdás" by Monti and the playful "The Entertainer" by Joplin.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Emotions" offers a compelling journey through some of the most beloved and evocative pieces in the classical repertoire. Gautier Capuçon's virtuosity and the Orchestre Ducros's exquisite playing make this album a true gem for any music lover's collection.
Monnot / Orch. Ducros: Hymne à l'amourMarguerite Monnot, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Debussy / Orch. Ducros: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Dvorák: Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203, Act I: Song to the MoonAntonín Dvořák, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Richter: The Leftovers: She RemembersMax Richter, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Tchaikovsky / Orch. Ducros: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Schubert / Orch. Ducros: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839Franz Schubert, Gautier Capuçon, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Satie / Orch. Ducros: Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Fauré / Orch. Ducros: Pavane, Op. 50Gabriel Fauré, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: 6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des GesangesFelix Mendelssohn, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Albinoni, Giazotto / Orch. Ducros: Adagio in G MinorRemo Giazotto, Tomaso Albinoni, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Cohen / Orch. Ducros: HallelujahLeonard Cohen, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Einaudi: Una mattinaLudovico Einaudi, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Elgar / Orch. Ducros: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": IX. NimrodEdward Elgar, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Chen / Orch. Ducros: You and MeQigang Chen, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Nyman: The Heart Asks Pleasure FirstMichael Nyman, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Piazzolla / Orch. Ducros: OblivionAstor Piazzolla, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Joplin: The EntertainerScott Joplin, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros