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Gaia

Gautier Capucon, Jacques Ducros, Frank Braley

The source of life In however many musical worlds Gautier Capuçon feels at home, the earth we live on is unique – and that is why the French cellist dedicates an album to it with Gaïa: a tribute to the eponymous primordial Earth goddess from mythology. With an emotional perspective and compelling sounds of today, Gautier Capuçon explores humanity's special relationship with its home planet. Recorded against the impressive mountain backdrop around Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, the inspiration that flows from this habitat, both precious and threatened, is directly palpable when listening. "This album brings together 17 pieces by 16 composers from different cultures, worlds and musical genres. Each piece gives the cello its own voice and immerses us in the power and depth of nature and the earth, the source of life," Gautier Capuçon sums up the intention of Gaïa. Moreover, the compositions that Capuçon performs solo and with other musicians – each a world premiere – were created especially for this program. The cellist collaborated with renowned stars such as Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Bryce Dessner, Gabriela Montero and Joe Hisaishi – an impressive list, supplemented with the names of promising young talents, such as young composer and cellist Quenton Blanche with Of Wind and Rain, and musicians from outside the classical world, such as French DJ Michael Canitrot, who presents Gaïa with a closing piece bearing the telling title Never Say Never.

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