Created in 1981 by Christian Gentet, “L’Orchestre de Contrebasses” symbolises a most original and promising approach to modern musical creativity.
This vibrant music has received international acclaim due to the surprising combination of sound and lighting effects.
“L’Orchestre de Contrebasses” groups six virtuosi, both composers and performers. These musicians blend sound and sight : a revolutionary repertoire in which music discovers new horizons, where the double-bass, pushed to its extreme limits, becomes sensual, seductive, and magical, where we find ourselves willing captives of a spontaneous musical flight into a dream world.
“The notes become delirious
The strings exciting
The bows dangerous
The phrases interesting, the looks curious…
The music ventures into time
On board, the eyes sparkle with joy.”
Christian Gentet; Leonardo Teruggi, Xavier Lugué, Olivier Moret, Jean Philipe Viret and Etienne Roumanet