Romain Leleu, the trumpeter, was named 'Soloist Revelation of the Year' at the Victoires de la Musique Classique in 2009.
Instruments
Romain Leleu, the trumpeter, plays Yamaha instruments, specifically a B-flat trumpet Chicago Artist Model, a C trumpet Chicago Artist Model, and a Flugelhorn 6310Z.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Slavonic Spirit," was chosen instinctively by trumpeter Romain Leleu because the pieces are Romantic in style and written by Slavonic composers.
Interpretation
Romain Leleu, the trumpeter, draws inspiration from vocal phrasing, viewing the trumpet as an extension of the voice.
Instruments
Julien Le Pape, the pianist, plays a Steinway & Sons piano model D, which was prepared by Régie Pianos, Cyril Mordant.
Performer Biography
Julien Le Pape, the pianist, has been teaching accompaniment and sight-reading at the Conservatoire at Boulogne-Billancourt since September 2007.
Recording & Production
The recording took place on October 7, 8, and 9, 2009, in the Temple Saint-Pierre in Paris, using a Zaxcom recording system and DPA 4041 microphones.
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