Richard Galliano tours China with DPA
Published: ASIA
CHINA: Accordionist Richard Galliano recently completed a tour of China using DPA’s d:vote 4099 instrument microphones. Visiting Guangzhou, Changsha, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xi’an Beijing and Shenzhen, Mr Galliano performed with a quintet of musicians for the ‘King of Tango’ tour, which celebrated the life and work of his mentor, Astor Piazolla.
The tour’s sound engineer Rémi Bourcereau chose eight DPA d:vote 4099 instrument mics, which were used for Mr Galliano’s accordion and bandoneón, and for the violins, viola, double bass and cello. For the piano, Mr Bourcereau specified two DPA 2011C twin diaphragm cardioid microphones, positioned on a stereo bar.
‘I first used DPA microphones a year ago on a different tour and was delighted with the results they gave me,’ said Mr Bourcereau. ‘For this tour, we wanted the audience to feel as acoustically close to the instruments as possible and that is why I chose DPA. In close miking conditions they deliver a very natural sound, which is exactly what this type of music requires.
‘We attached the d:vote 4099s to Richard’s accordion and bandoneón using magnetic piano holders with scratch tape wrapped around the clips for added security,’ Mr Bourcereau explained. ‘Richard really enjoys the sound he gets from the DPA microphones, and because they are now his regular mics, he always gets the dynamic that he wants.’
Continuing, Mr Bourcereau said: ‘The d:vote 4099s are very easy for the musicians to use because they simply clip onto their instruments – something that is really helpful when you are on tour. From my point of view, I’m really happy with the sound the DPA microphones have delivered, especially with the strings.’
All microphones were purchased from DPA’s French distributor, Audio².