Beautemps, Julien
Symphonics
Symphonics celebrates the accordion in all its expressive depth and orchestral richness. Through original transcriptions, new compositions, and iconic masterpieces, Julien Beautemps transforms his instrument into a true one-man orchestra. From the fresh, spring-like energy of Viktor Vlasov's Vesnyanka to the haunting lyricism of Rachmaninov's Barcarolle, from the profound emotion of Mozart's Requiem to the vibrant colours of Schulhoff's Symphony No. 2, each work reveals a new facet of the accordion's remarkable sound world. At the heart of the programme lies Beautemps' first Sonata "Inferno", a deeply personal response to Mozart's masterpiece, weaving together dramatic intensity, virtuosity, and contemplation. The album concludes with Patrick Busseuil's exhilarating Swizzle Sticks, four dazzling toccatas bursting with rhythmic vitality and freedom. Blending creation, reinvention, and tradition, Symphonics invites listeners to rediscover the accordion as a truly symphonic instrument, capable of conjuring the full breadth and colour of an entire orchestra.