TRIO AOÏ - BORIS LAMERAND / FUMIE HIHARA / ALEXANDRA LANCIAUX

A violinist with inventive impulses and a vibrant touch, Boris Lamérand opens the doors to a rare musical journey with his trio AOÏ and the “Koto Project.” His career, woven with jazz, classical music, and influences from elsewhere, paints a landscape where boldness meets poetry, where each note seems to seek a broader horizon. At his side, Fumie Hihara, an inspired guardian of the koto, makes the ancient strings of her instrument resonate like a breath of silk. Under her fingers, the koto becomes a bridge of light: it elevates the melodies, soothes the rhythms, and unfolds a contemplative softness that delicately links East and West. Alexandra Lanciaux's deep and sensitive double bass anchors this musical journey. Her playing, full of nuance and warmth, provides a vibrant foundation, a breath that supports and envelops the trio's dialogues. She adds discreet pulsations, an organic texture that naturally completes this soundscape. Together, these three artists trace a path where ancient traditions and modern impulses, jazz improvisation and classical heritage meet. The Koto Project becomes a showcase for listening and emotion, where each instrument whispers its own legend. An intimate and luminous interlude, to be experienced to the full at Le Baiser Salé.