SUGARIA

The marimba sings. Its beautiful tones, full of soothing vibrations, gently embrace the heart.

Ria Ideta studied at the Paris Conservatory and won first prize at the inaugural Paris International Marimba Competition.

Based in Berlin, she has collaborated with world-class artists such as Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Paul Meyer (clarinet), and Eric Le Sage (piano), continually exploring new possibilities for the marimba. Her performances, filled with delicate and soothing vibrations, challenge and redefine traditional perceptions of percussion.

With her extraordinary versatility across genres, seamless arrangements, and exceptional technique, Ria is now embarking on a full-scale performance career in Japan.

Her debut recording of *Sugaria*, a piece that has become a favorite in the marimba repertoire, is now available - performed by none other than its premiering artist, Ria Ideta.

Ria Ideta is leading us through her very imaginative and rich world of sounds and colours, as the brilliant arranger/performer of this magnificent album.

Emmanuel Pahud
Principal flute of Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Soloist

Ria et Yuma! L'alliance de la grace et de la force, quatres mains de fer dans des gants de velours. Dans ces pages poetique de Ravel que l'on redecouvre, toute la magie de l'orient dans les resonnantes du marimba et dans les arrangements soyeux des musique de film un dialogue virtuose entre les deux interpretes d'exception. Quel Regal.

Eric Le Sage, Pianist