Composer, musician and producer Joseph Chester has announced his next album, Au Revoir Tristesse, set for release on June 13 via Bohemia Records.

The record is inspired by Bonjour Tristesse, a novel by French author Françoise Sagan and features five classical guitar tracks. It was commissioned by Axis Ballymun and the Arts Council of Ireland.

"Au Revoir Tristesse is a homage to sadness in five moments," Chester said. "Our society is constantly telling us that if we are not happy that something must be wrong."

"But in fact, to live a full life, we must feel the whole spectrum of human emotions," he added.

Chester will celebrate the album's launch with a performance at the National Concert Hall's Kevin Barry Room, also on June 13.

 

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A veteran of Irish music, Chester has worked with artists like Gemma Hayes, The Waterboys and Sinéad O'Connor, he has released multiple acclaimed solo albums and is a current member of post-punk group A Lazarus Soul.

Au Revoir Tristesse is available for pre-order now; ticket information for the album launch can be found here.