Organized by Matthieu Saglio
Matthieu Saglio: cello, composition, sampler
With hundreds of concerts across 40 countries, cellist and composer Matthieu Saglio presents a musical show centered around the cello, blending classical tradition with sounds and rhythms inspired by his encounters around the world. He delivers a series of moving compositions, where the echoes of Western cathedrals, the souks of the Maghreb, Latin American tango, and Iberian flamenco resonate. The magic of the sampler allows him to record himself live to harmonize and expand the pieces, as if multiple cellos were playing together, always leaving plenty of space for improvisation.
“An indisputable skill, rooted in his classical training, to extract every possible sound from his instrument, combined with a broad-mindedness that knows no stylistic or geographical limits.” – El País (ES)
“Matthieu Saglio is establishing himself as one of the great – if not the greatest – French jazz cellists.” – Couleurs Jazz (FR)
“Saglio’s vibrant tone, touch, and technique shine on every track, yet impressively never at the expense of his guests.” – Financial Times (UK)
“A masterclass in what we might call the infinite cello.” – Heraldo de Aragón, Gonzalo de la Figuera (ES)
“Much more than a cello. His music will resonate with a depth of emotion and beauty that will stay with you for a long time. Perhaps forever.” – Amancio Prada (ES)
“From Bach to multicultural avant-garde… Matthieu Saglio has built, forged, and established one of the most interesting musical profiles in the European scene.” – Los sonidos del planeta azul, Paco Valiente (ES)
“Matthieu Saglio has become one of the most prestigious, original, and essential instrumentalists in 21st-century European jazz.” – Eldiario.es (ES)
“The inner world the artist delivers through his music is so rich that if you don’t dare to receive it with your ears, let your soul simply nourish itself. Three stars guaranteed!” – Patrick Derlon, FIP (FR)
