Cellist Gaspar Claus continuously expands the emotive and evocative depths of his instrument. With his work, which includes a range of film soundtracks, Claus defies genre-limitations, lending his experimental cello compositions to collaborations across pop, contemporary jazz and electronica.
Here he presents a documentation of his concert at Café de la Danse in Paris on 20 January. Captured by Benedicte Schmitt and her backpackstudio, the recording follows Claus throughout the day of this performance, which formed part of the release celebrations for his debut solo album, Tancade. On Tancade, Claus transports his listeners to a remote beach, a vivid waking dream echoed in this atmospheric recording that intertwines fragments of conversation with Claus’ cinematic cello playing.
Gasper Claus is a member of SHAPE Platform’s 2021 roster. The seven-year initiative is a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Claus’ contribution is presented by Maintenant Festival in Rennes, France.
SHAPE is inviting listeners to show support for Ukraine by donating to the National Bank of Ukraine and Help Ukraine Center.
SHAPE Platform: Gaspar Claus
SHAPE Platform: Gaspar Claus
Cellist Gaspar Claus continuously expands the emotive and evocative depths of his instrument. With his work, which includes a range of film soundtracks, Claus defies genre-limitations, lending his experimental cello compositions to collaborations across pop, contemporary jazz and electronica.
Here he presents a documentation of his concert at Café de la Danse in Paris on 20 January. Captured by Benedicte Schmitt and her backpackstudio, the recording follows Claus throughout the day of this performance, which formed part of the release celebrations for his debut solo album, Tancade. On Tancade, Claus transports his listeners to a remote beach, a vivid waking dream echoed in this atmospheric recording that intertwines fragments of conversation with Claus’ cinematic cello playing.
Gasper Claus is a member of SHAPE Platform’s 2021 roster. The seven-year initiative is a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Claus’ contribution is presented by Maintenant Festival in Rennes, France.
SHAPE is inviting listeners to show support for Ukraine by donating to the National Bank of Ukraine and Help Ukraine Center.
