French guitarists Roxane Elfasci and Baptiste Erard release their single, “Étude No.9”
French guitarist Roxane Elfasci has been praised by BBC Radio 3 In Tune, Classical FM, Radio France, and Gramophone. The new single "Etude No. 9" is the shortest yet most intense track on her upcoming album, GLASS GAZE, set for May 2025.
Performing together with Baptiste Erard, Roxane will take on the ambitious project to arrange all of Philip Glass’s piano études for two guitars, for the upcoming album GLASS GAZE . Roxane’s unique approach bridges the worlds of classical guitar and contemporary minimalism, ensuring the music remains fresh and accessible, while celebrating the intricate pulse and harmonic depth of Glass's work. This single showcases the raw rhythmic energy and driving pulse that define Glass’s music, offering a powerful glimpse into the album’s innovative sound.
Roxane explains: "'Etude No. 9', is both the shortest and most intense track on the album. It embodies the very essence of Philip Glass’s genius: a minimalist and repetitive approach, combined with a hypnotic pulse and undeniable power. The album project took a significant turn when we started working with percussionist Théo Lamperier. Drums, further enhance the modernity of Philip Glass’s music and highlight the relentless rhythmic ostinato found in nearly all of his Etudes."
This single comes ahead of the French guitarists' fourth album 'Glass Gaze' in May of 2025, and marks the beginning of the ambitious project to arrange Philip Glass’s piano études for two guitars and drums.
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