Biography
Lost Heritage is an electronic music ensemble composed of François Vasseur and Pierre Chataignon. They collaborate with various artists on different projects, including video artist Cédric Fact, double bassist Franck Cottet Dumoulin, and soprano Jeanne Gérard. Blending electronic and classical influences, they explore diverse sonic experiences to create a hybrid, intense, and resolutely modern sound. Their productions incorporate field recordings captured during their travels, a variety of acoustic instruments, and the latest music technologies. Their style is characterized by cinematic atmospheres, compelling melodic motifs, and refined production.
In 2019, Lost Heritage was officially selected for the Classical Next festival in Rotterdam in the Club Showcase category. That same year, they created the opening performance for the Yves Saint Laurent exhibition at the Musée des Tissus de Lyon, a commission by the museum and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region. Their collaboration with Jeanne Gérard continued in 2021 at UNLTD during the Verbier Festival, where they also integrated a light installation by the Scale collective.
Lost Heritage has performed in prestigious venues such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, La Grange au Lac in Évian, the Grand Théâtre de Genève, and the Verbier Festival. They have also opened for renowned artists, including Myd at the High Five Festival in Annecy and Oxia at the Evian Resort Golf Club.
Lost Heritage continues to explore new sonic horizons, both in the studio and on stage. Driven by a hybrid approach and a strong passion for experimentation, they multiply collaborations and adapt to ever-evolving artistic contexts.