The Ensemble Convergences is a string quintet composed of generous, bold, multi-talented chamber players from major French orchestras.
Performer Biography
Romain Leleu, the brilliant, internationally acclaimed trumpeter, founded the Ensemble Convergences in 2009 to share a richer, continually renewed repertoire with his public.
Album & Artwork
The album represents Romain Leleu's quest for the purest and richest sound, with the trumpet traveling through various musical styles and venues.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in the Auditorium du Nouveau Siècle de la Région Hauts-de-France from April 29 to May 2, 2015, with assistance from the Orchestre national de Lille's digital studio.
Album & Artwork
The music on this album, including works from Romain Leleu's childhood and later discoveries, is described as a 'musical letter from my heart' and a 'personal and mythic soundscape' titled 'Inspirations'.
Interpretation
Romain Leleu and the Ensemble Convergences experimented with new arrangements and performed them live to gauge audience response, creating a program that appeals to both discerning music-lovers and newcomers.
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