Nathanaël Gouin, Sinfonia Varsovia & Aleksandar Marković – Caprice (2023)
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According to pianist Nathanaël Gouin, there is in caprice a form of liberty devoid of heaviness. The fact that so many composers have taken an interest in this genre indicates a genuine liking for this liberty. Each one of them makes a mark on its identity in a profoundly different way, from Bach to Ohana. Using this idea, he was able to compose a programme of German, Russian and French music, whilst choosing works which embrace the spirit of the caprice and, more importantly, resembling him.
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Some people have a clear idea of the career they want even from early childhood. Others prefer to go with the flow, making the most out of the present, with very little projection into the future. This might be because their present is sufficiently rewarding and fulfills everything their soul longs for, or it might also be for fear of disappointment after devoting themselves to a single project, because it might narrow down their horizon… or both options as once, as it happens to be for Anna Agafia! Indeed, today she is a fully dedicated violinist; nevertheless, she could just as easily have been a professional ice-skater, an actress or a philosopher. However, life decided otherwise, and some doors were harshly shut. This is the story of a young artist, at ease with who she is, and invigorated by the awareness of her fragility.
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