Romain Leleu, the trumpet player, was named "Révélation Classique de l'Adami" and "Instrumental Newcomer of the Year" by the Victoires de la Musique Classique.
Performer Biography
Thomas Leleu, the tuba player, was the first tuba player in history to be voted "Instrumental Newcomer of the Year" at the Victoires de la Musique Classique in 2012.
Instruments
Thomas Leleu collaborated with Melton Meinl Weston to develop the 2250 TL "French Touch" tuba, which he currently plays.
Interpretation
The Leleu brothers aim to create a new repertoire for their trumpet and tuba duo through arrangements, transcriptions, improvisations, and new compositions.
Composition History
Thierry Escaich, a composer with whom Romain Leleu often plays, wrote "Hommage à Piazzolla" specifically for the Leleu duo, tailoring it to their sounds.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, an establishment inaugurated in 2015, known for its natural acoustics and sound isolation.
Interpretation
The duo emphasizes maintaining a cantabile (singing) musical line that is both spontaneous and respectful of the original scores' harmony, despite the non-polyphonic nature of their instruments.
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