Reminiscence: Viola d'amore, by Jasser Haj Youssef

Reminiscence: Viola d'amore

by Jasser Haj Youssef

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The sound of the ten pieces is purely acoustic!
(9 compositions by Jasser Haj Youssef and 1 music by J. S. Bach)

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In addition to the great sound quality of this CD, the BOOKLET of this album is a real plus:
Jasser Haj Youssef collaborates with the calligrapher Nja Mahdaoui, the writer Yamen Manai and the photographer Gilles Crampes.
A poem by Paul Fort and English translations by Piers Faccini complete this beautiful album.

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1.	Nocturne 06:10	info	buy track
2.	Prelude 03:15	info	buy track
3.	Renaissance 03:47	info	buy track
4.	Cadence 04:09	info	buy track
5.	Friggya 06:39	info	buy track
6.	Doulab 05:17	info	buy track
7.	Mantra 04:21	info	buy track
8.	Adagio 05:45	info	buy track
9.	Memories 04:52	info	buy track
10.	Aria 04:50	info

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In the immensity of the Château de Chambord, Jasser Haj Youssef gives birth to his new album « Reminiscence », where subtle harmonies meet deep and mystical resonances of the viola d’amore.
The viola d’amore is a rare European baroque stringed instrument that disappeared during the 18th century. Jasser Haj Youssef draws from this instrument a very singular sound by mixing his oriental inspirations with the classical repertoire of Bach or Vivaldi.
The Château de Chambord was created in 1519, inspired by the work of Leonardo da Vinci. It is the emblem of the French Renaissance throughout Europe and the world. This magical place hosted Molière who created his Comedy-ballet « The Middle Class Gentleman ».
Jasser Haj Youssef spent several months in the Château de Chambord to explore, without constraints, the mystery of his viola d’amore and immerse himself in the deepest emotions.
The music he composed and recorded in this castle is a real bridge between East and West, North and South, past and present, spirituality, emotions and nature…
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For the BOOKLET of this unique album, Jasser Haj Youssef collaborates with the writer Yamen Manai, the calligrapher Nja Mahdaoui and the photographer Gilles Crampes. A poem by Paul Fort and English translations by Piers Faccini complete the beautiful booklet of this essential album.

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released September 29, 2023

Jasser Haj Youssef: Viola d'amour
Gaël Cadoux: Rhodes piano (1, 5, 6, 7)
Sadok B. Haj Youssef: Vocals (6) 
Lama Gyurme: Vocals (7)

Yamen Manai: French text
Piers Faccini: English translation
Gilles Crampes: Photography
Nja Mahdaoui: Calligraphy
Karma Tohmé: Graphic Design

Aline Pénitot: Artistic Collaboration
Gilles Mardirossian: Sound Recording
Vincent Joinville: Mixing & Mastering

Music Composed and Arranged by Jasser Haj Youssef
Except Adagio (J. S. Bach, Violin Sonata No 1 in G minor, BWV 1001. Arranged for viola d’amore by J. Haj Youssef).

Recorded at Château de Chambord (France) in April and July 2018
Except Sadok B. Haj Youssef recorded in Zossen-Wünsdorf prisoner-of-war camp (Germany) in May 1916.

© & ℗ 2023 Institut International des Arts

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Jasser Haj Youssef Paris, France

Violinist, composer, musicologist and teacher, Jasser Haj Youssef is one of the most outstanding musicians of his generation.

Jasser Haj Youssef plays viola d’amore, classical violin, composes, directs and performs with numerous artists from all walks of life from Barbara Hendricks to Youssou N’Dour or Sister Marie Keyrouz, stars of the opera world and the flamboyant diva Simone Kermes. ... more

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