Fabien Lévy: De l’art d’induire en erreur

The music of Fabien Lévy thrives on ambiguity, paradox and sonic illusion. With a deep interest in cognitive perception, he creates complex textures where clarity meets mystery, virtuosity blends with playfulness, and every composition becomes a daring exploration. Influenced by spectralism and his mentors Grisey and Risset, Lévy embraces musical allusions–from visual arts to world traditions–creating pieces that challenge and transform the listener’s perception. Whether through kaleidophonic rhythms, shifting instrumental identities, or intricate references, Lévy invites us to listen actively, to question what we hear, and to revel in the art of misleading.

1 Durch, in memoriam G. Grisey (1998)

for saxophone quartet

À propos (2008) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano
2 I. Les automates intimes de Tim Hawkinson
3 II. Quand Jeff Wall regarde Hokusaï
4 III. Rouge Burri
5 IV. Rajeunir, par Penone

6 Danse polyptote (2013)

for accordion and cello

De l’art d’induire en erreur (2020)

for 3 amplified voices and orchestra
7 I. L’art d’induire en erreur/The art of misleading
8 II. L’enfance de l’art
9 III. ו (Souviens-toi de ton futur/Remember your future)

10 Les deux ampoules d’un sablier peu à peu se comprennent (1996) for harp

TT 77:59

1 Arcis Saxophon Quartett

2–5 ensemble recherche

6 Teodoro Anzellotti, Akkordeon

7–9 Neue Vocalsolisten

Deutsches Symphonieorchester Berlin

Leitung Johannes Kalitzke

10 Iris Torossian, Harfe

The CD includes a booklet with comments on the compositions, written by the musicologist Michael Zwenzner, as well as the libretto of De l’art d’induire en erreur

The CD can be purchased at Kairos-music.com

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