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Session Report: Cellist Gautier Capuçon on recording new album ‘Gaïa’

2025-11-21T10:05:00

Session report

Cellist Gautier Capuçon tells Charlotte Gardner about his new album, Gaïa, which features a climate change-inspired programme showcasing 17 new works by 16 composers

’m sure that people will see this as a great piece of marketing!’ Gautier Capuçon is making me chuckle – although I instantly feel slightly guilty for doing so, given that the point he’s making is ultimately a serious one. He is commenting on the stunning photos of him rock climbing on Mont Blanc, cello on his back, which illustrate his new album, Gaïa…

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