Inspired by the work of Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Sir Roger Norrington, the instrumentalists of the Les Métamorphoses orchestra have given themselves the task of creating a sonority that is most suited to this era by combining modern and early instruments (natural horns and trumpets, early kettledrums, double bass with gut strings etc.).
Founded by Camille and Raphaël Feye, the ensemble is made up of musicians chosen for their commitment and interest in historically informed practice and performance.

Mieczysław Weinberg

Cello Concertino Op.43bis

Fantasy for cello and orchestra Op.52

Chamber Symphony No.4 Op.153

Pieter Wispelwey cello
Jean-Michel Charlier clarinet
Les Métamorphoses - Raphaël Feye

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"Die überwältigende Trauer der ersten Phrase des Violoncellos raubt uns, in Pieter Wispelweys Händen, über den aschfahl balancierten Streicherakkorden von »Les Metamorphoses«, schier den Atem." Schallplattenkritik

"Top playing, a first-class recording, handsomely produced: the Polish composer Mieczysław Weinberg is at last being given his due, as a new disc proves beyond doubt." The Guardian

Lignes parallèles

Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.49 in F minor „La Passione”

Dinu Lipatti
Piano Concertino in the Classical Style op.3

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No.27 in B-flat major KV 595

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"Les Métamorphoses, un orchestre fondé par Camille et Raphaël Feye, marque un tournant dans l'interprétation du répertoire classique." MAD-Le Soir plus

"L'Orchestre Les Métamorphoses a pour caractéristique de s'adapter à chaque style en commençant par varier son instrumentarium, mêlant instruments modernes et instruments d'époque." Musikzen

"Sous la baguette de Raphaël Feye cette musique chante voluptueusement et déborde d'énergie et de couleurs chatoyantes." ResMusica

"The musicians of Les Métamorphoses blend modern strings and wind with natural brass and gut strung double bass. The predominant sound is lean and well focused with a refreshing balance between strings and brass." BBC Music Magazine

"Le chef instaure une véritable atmosphère et l'auditeur retient sa respiration pour mieux apprécier le travail sur chaque détail et chaque nuance." Classica

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