Adagio

In 1997, one year after finishing his studies at the CMCN music school, Stéphan Forté composed his first demo, "Visions", which is considered to be the beginning of the Adagio adventure. The demo was clearly in a neoclassical style. In June 1998, he opened for Yngwie Malmsteen and he was contacted by producer Chris Tsangarides (Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Gary Moore...) who wished to work with him. That same year, he began a tour. In 1999, the former artistic director of CNR Music, Olivier Garnier, asked Stephan to compose some material with vocals, and "Sanctus Ignis" saw the light of day.