Conceived as a series of portraits inspired by his personal encounters, Alter Ego, released by Decca, marks a new direction in the discography of Thibault Cauvin. Extending the ideas of his eponymous book and framed as a kind of sonic travel diary, the album features eleven original pieces, each tied to a figure who left a lasting impression during his journeys. Far removed from the more flamboyant character of his previous works, Cauvin here turns toward a stripped down form of introspection, inviting the listener into a more private, inward world over the course of a 39-minute program.
The album opens with Sabbir and Constanza, two pieces that immediately establish an accessible musical language built on short motifs…

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