Songe by Vincent Bélanger [CD]

(From the liner notes) Songe is a deeply introspective work, composed and performed by Vincent Bélanger, where harp, double bass, violin, soprano, and cello intertwine to create a sonic world both fragile and powerful. The cello, as the master of the dream, leads the listener through emotional landscapes, memories, and inner light.

With 10 years of audiophile experience as Audio Note UK's musical ambassador, Vincent has refined his exploration of sound texture and color to deliver a sensory, almost tactile, listening experience that speaks directly to the soul.

Inspired by French music, Bach, lyrical minimalism, and the romantic tradition, this work moves between the sacred and the intimate, between contemplation and the heart's impulse.

About the production

(From PMA Magazine) Recorded at Église Saint-Benoît de Mirabel, Québec, Canada — whose exceptional acoustics became the sixth instrument of the ensemble — Songe captures the organic dialogue between instruments and space. Every nuance — from the softest resonance of the harp to the deep warmth of the double bass — was shaped to reveal the full dimension of the sound. The recording and mix were led by Léon Fu and Louis Morneau, whose meticulous approach brought life and sonic transparency to each performance. Final mastering was realized by Pranas Gudaitis in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The project was developed in collaboration with Jay Lee, audiophile producer and content creator from the renowned YouTube channel Jay’s Iyagi, who contributed his expertise and passion for sound realism throughout the process. Within just a few weeks of its release, audiophiles around the world have praised the recording for its purity, realism, and emotional depth. A vinyl edition is planned for mid-2026, to complement the high-resolution digital and CD versions. 

Track list

1. Solitude - Harp solo - 4:19
2. Pour ma sœur en allé (by André Gagnon) - Ensemble and soprano - 4:58
3. Songe - Ensemble and soprano - 4:27
4. Comme un tango - Instrumental - 5:00
5. Passage ancien - Instrumental - 6:19
6. Choc - Cello solo - 2:41
7. Fée - Ensemble and soprano - 5:19
8. Dialogue - Cello and double bass - 5:06
9. Nocturne - Instrumental - 5:41
10. Tout est dit - Ensemble and soprano - 5:16
11. Cantilène (by André Gagnon) - Ensemble and soprano - 3:11

CREDITS

• Compositions, orchestrations, and artistic concepts: Vincent Bélanger, except tracks 2 & 11: André Gagnon

• Arrangements, artistic direction and texts: Vincent Bélanger

MUSICIANS

• Vincent Bélanger: Cello

• Annabelle Renzo: Harp

• Étienne Lafrance: Double bass

• Véronique Turcotte: Violin

• Amélie Moise: Soprano (Tracks 2, 3, 7, 10, 11)