Gautier Capuçon's latest album, Salut d'amour, is a masterful collection of classical and chamber music pieces that showcase the cellist's technical prowess and emotional depth. Released on 20 March 2025 via Warner Classics, this extensive 2-hour and 54-minute album features a diverse range of compositions from renowned artists such as Elgar, Debussy, Fauré, and Ravel.
With a repertoire that spans from the elegance of Elgar's Salut d'amour to the haunting beauty of Debussy's Clair de lune, Gautier Capuçon demonstrates his remarkable ability to breathe life into each piece. The album also includes iconic themes from film scores, such as John Williams' Schindler's List and Ennio Morricone's The Mission, which add a touch of modernity to the classical landscape.
Gautier Capuçon's expressive playing is complemented by a range of orchestral arrangements, from the subtle nuances of Ducros' orchestrations to the lush textures of Büsser's transcriptions. The cellist's collaborations with various pianists and ensembles result in a rich tapestry of sound, with each piece meticulously crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of the cello.
From the Baroque elegance of Bach's Cello Suites to the Romantic passion of Saint-Saëns' Le carnaval des animaux, Gautier Capuçon's Salut d'amour is a testament to the cellist's boundless artistry and dedication to his craft. This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music, offering a journey through the ages and a deeper appreciation for the cello's expressive capabilities. With its broad scope and exceptional musicianship, Salut d'amour is an outstanding addition to Gautier Capuçon's discography, cementing his position as one of the world's leading cellists.
Elgar / Orch. Walter: Salut d'amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar, Gautier Capuçon, Deborah Nemtanu, Douglas Boyd, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Debussy: Beau soir, CD 84, L. 6Claude Debussy, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Debussy / Orch. Ducros: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Williams: Main Theme (From "Schindler's List")John Williams, Gautier Capuçon, Johanna Malangré, Orchestre national de Bretagne
Tchaikovsky / Orch. Ducros: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Morricone: Gabriel's Oboe (From "The Mission")Ennio Morricone, Gautier Capuçon, Johanna Malangré, Orchestre national de Bretagne
Mendelssohn: 6 Gesänge, Op. 34: No. 2, Auf Flügeln des GesangesFelix Mendelssohn, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Satie / Orch. Ducros: Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Fauré / Orch. Büsser: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêveGabriel Fauré, Gautier Capuçon, Douglas Boyd, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Casals: El cant dels ocellsPablo Casals, Gautier Capuçon, Deborah Nemtanu, Douglas Boyd, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Saint-Saëns / Transcr. Vidal: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Douglas Boyd, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Joplin: Original Rags (Arr. Förster for Cello and Piano)Scott Joplin, Gautier Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Debussy: Cello Sonata in D Minor, CD 144, L. 135: II. Sérénade. Modérément animéClaude Debussy, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3: Introduction. Lento (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Gautier Capuçon
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon
Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon
Poulenc: Cello Sonata, FP 143: III. Ballabile (Live)Francis Poulenc, Gautier Capuçon, Francesco Piemontesi
Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67: II. Pantoum. Assez vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Prokoviev: Music for Children, Op. 65: No. 10, March (Version for Solo Cello)Sergei Prokofiev, Gautier Capuçon
Brahms: Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: III. Andantino graziosoJohannes Brahms, Gautier Capuçon, Paul Meyer, Nicholas Angelich
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto (Excerpt)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 2: No. 7, In the Hall of the Mountain King (Transcr. Ducros for Cello Ensemble)Edvard Grieg, Gautier Capuçon, Capucelli
Dvořák: From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68, B. 133: V. Silent WoodsAntonín Dvořák, Gautier Capuçon, Deborah Nemtanu, Douglas Boyd, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Dvořák: Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203, Act 1: Song to the Moon (Instrumental Version)Antonín Dvořák, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: Air. "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" (Arr. Papin for Cello and Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18: III. Scherzo - Allegro moltoJohannes Brahms, Renaud Capuçon, Christoph Koncz, Gérard Caussé, Marie Chilemme, Gautier Capuçon, Clemens Hagen
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Renaud Capuçon, Esther Hoppe, Gautier Capuçon, Emmanuel Pahud, Frank Braley, Florent Jodelet, Michel Dalberto
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Introduction. Moderato quasi andante - Theme. Moderato semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation I. Tempo del temaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation II. Tempo del temaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation IV. Andante graziosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation VI. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation VII and Coda. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gautier Capuçon, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Bartók / Arr. Kraeuter: For Children, Sz. 42 "Hungarian Folk Melodies": No. 28, Choral. AndanteBéla Bartók, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Saint-Saëns: Romance in F Major, Op. 36 (Version for Cello and Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Frank Braley
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Lionel Bringuier
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: II. Allegretto con motoCamille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Lionel Bringuier
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Gautier Capuçon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Lionel Bringuier
Franck: Cello Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro (Arr. Delsart)César Franck, Gautier Capuçon, Yuja Wang
Ah, je veux vivre ! (From Romeo et Juliette)Charles Gounod, Gautier Capuçon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Lionel Bringuier
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40: II. AllegroDmitri Shostakovich, Gautier Capuçon, Gabriela Montero
Grieg: Cello Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36: II. Andante molto tranquilloEdvard Grieg, Gautier Capuçon, Gabriela Montero
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73: II. Très vifMaurice Ravel, Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66, MWV Q33: III. Scherzo. Molto allegro quasi prestoFelix Mendelssohn, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gautier Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 1, Zart und mit Ausdruck (Version for Cello and Piano) [Live]Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Gautier Capuçon
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 2, Lebhaft, leicht (Version for Cello and Piano) [Live]Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Gautier Capuçon
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 3, Rasch und mit Feuer (Version for Cello and Piano) [Live]Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Gautier Capuçon
Gautier Capuçon is a renowned French cellist, celebrated for his charismatic performances and enchanting interpretations of both classical and modern repertoire. Born in Chambéry in 1981, Capuçon began his musical journey at the tender age of four and a half, quickly demonstrating his prodigious talent. He is the younger brother of acclaimed violinist Renaud Capuçon, and together, they are permanent fixtures at France's Bastille Day celebrations.
Capuçon's career is marked by numerous awards and collaborations with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and conductors. He performs internationally, captivating audiences with his deep musicality and technical virtuosity. His discography, available on platforms like Spotify, showcases his versatility and artistic depth, with a catalog that includes works recorded for Warner Classics and Deutsche Grammophon.
In addition to his performing career, Gautier Capuçon is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians. He founded the Classe d'Excellence de Violoncelle in 2014, a project that selects six talented young cellists from around the world for an intensive program of study and performance. Furthermore, his Fondation Gautier Capuçon supports young string players and pianists, reflecting his dedication to musical education and community engagement.
Capuçon plays a 1701 Matteo Goffriller cello named 'L'Ambassadeur,' an instrument that adds a rich, resonant voice to his performances. Whether on stage with leading orchestras or in intimate chamber music settings, Gautier Capuçon's artistry continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
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