“Les Chants de l'Aurore” explores the delicate balance between light and darkness, villains and heroes, beauty and beastly. Each track masterfully navigates these contrasting themes, and the music captures the constant interplay between opposing forces, offering moments of uplifting melodies intertwined with darker, more intense passages. This balance causes a sense of tension and resolution, mirroring the complexities of the human experience. There are some utterly breathtaking moments, and it’s the best album I have heard this year to date.