Capucon Gautier - Gaia - (CD)

Gautier Capuçon – Gaïa

Introduction

Gaïa is a musical project featuring 17 world-premiere compositions by 16 contemporary composers, performed by renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. The album reflects on humanity’s relationship with Earth through diverse and evocative musical expressions, offering a refined and immersive listening experience.

Key Features

• Format: CD
• Genre: Classical
• Label and Year: Erato / Warner Classics, due November 7, 2025
• Duration: approximately 71 minutes
• EAN: 5021732727374

Tracklist

• Sequence for Gaïa
• Towards the Forest
• Wake
• Forever Home
• Air
• Prélude
• Boreas
• Towards the Light
• Tàmâr Mĕtūshelāḥ
• Ambition
• Sur le lac du Bourget
• Life in Sunshine
• Side Piece
• Of Wind and Rain
• Toro Tsa Kwa
• The Usual Illusion
• Never Say Never

Why You'll Love It

This collection offers an emotional and contemporary journey, featuring original compositions crafted specifically for this album. The cultural and stylistic diversity of the pieces makes it a standout in Capuçon’s discography, perfect for those seeking innovative and meaningful classical music.

Trivia

• The album comprises 17 world-premiere works commissioned exclusively for this project.
• Recording took place between August and October 2024 at the scenic Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps.
• The title “Gaïa” evokes the Greek goddess of Earth, underscoring the album’s theme of human-nature connection.