The album , released in a high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz format, is a critically acclaimed recording by French pianist Célia Oneto Bensaïd on the NoMadMusic label . It is a conceptual project that intertwines minimalist and Impressionist piano cycles to explore the theme of musical transformation. Artistic Concept
Rather than playing each cycle sequentially, Bensaïd interweaves the tracks, creating a "new cycle" where each piece seems to metamorphose into the next. CГ©lia Oneto Bensaid - Metamorphosis (2021)(24-96)
: The 24-bit/96kHz version, available on platforms like Qobuz , captures the intricate textures and resonance of the piano, which was recorded in May 2020 at the Maison de l'Orchestre National d'Île-de-France. The album , released in a high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz
: Features his five-movement cycle, Metamorphosis (1988), which Bensaïd interprets with nuanced dynamics and "hypnotic flashes". : The 24-bit/96kHz version, available on platforms like
The album's program is built on the dialogue between three composers across different eras and styles:
The recording consists of 11 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 74 minutes: (Philip Glass) Miroirs, M. 43: V. La vallée des cloches (Maurice Ravel) Number 1 (Camille Pépin) Miroirs, M. 43: I. Noctuelles (Maurice Ravel) Miroirs, M. 43: II. Oiseaux tristes (Maurice Ravel) Metamorphosis Four (Philip Glass)
: The album has been praised for its bold interpretation of Glass and its technical precision, earning high accolades in the French musical press. Metamorphosis - Album by Célia Oneto Bensaid | Spotify
