Thomas Leleu, the tuba player, was awarded a 'Victoire de la Musique Classique' in 2012 as 'Instrumental Soloist Revelation of the Year', making him the first tuba player to receive this distinction.
Historical Context
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Lara, founded in 1976, was created with the support of the Venezuelan state and at the initiative of Dr. José Antonio Abreu, who also founded El Sistema.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Leleu is passionate about contemporary music and has premiered works by renowned composers such as Richard Galliano and Jean-Philippe Vanbeselaere.
Recording & Production
The Fondamenta label offers two different recordings for each acoustic album at the same price: a Fidelity CD for high-fidelity systems and a Mobility CD for portable devices and cars.
Performer Biography
Thomas Leleu became the solo tuba player for the Orchestre Philharmonique de l'Opéra de Marseille at the age of 19, after winning a competitive audition.
Instruments
Thomas Leleu plays a 2250TL 'French Touch' model tuba, which he helped develop with the prestigious German firm Melton Meinl Weston.
Performer Biography
Tarcisio Barreto Ceballos, the conductor, has been the Musical Director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Lara for 15 years and is regularly invited to conduct the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.
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