Outsider

Description

"Playing a unique instrument is a strength; it creates exception, sparks the curiosity of the audience, and offers me the liberating independence that I desire above all. - - In this new project titled OUTSIDER, I continue to let my imagination run free and build my own playground, where a tuba player is not expected. I continue my journey by paying tribute to the paths that have led me to Music. - - Thus, I nurture my desire to offer something new with this uncommon instrument that makes me, the child of classical music, passionate about pop, Latin rhythms, and raised on the sounds of variety: an Outsider." Thomas Leleu - - - - - BIO: Elected at 24 as 'Instrumental Solo Revelation of the Year' at the Victoires de la Musique 2012, he is the first tuba player in history to receive this distinction. - - Considered 'one of the greatest tuba players in the world' (France Bleu), compared to the 'Mozart' of his discipline, he is a global music star (TMC, Yann Barthès). - - Present for 15 years in numerous media (TF1, France 2, France 3, C8, Europe 1, TSF Jazz, Radio Classique, France Inter…) and on stages around the world, 'he quickly made a name for himself in the jazz scene. Often compared to Ibrahim Maalouf: the spirit is the same, the talent identical' (Ouest France). - - A graduate with a First Prize from CNSM in Paris, winner of International Competitions (Germany, South Korea, Luxembourg), Thomas was appointed Tuba Solo of the Marseille Opera Orchestra at 19. In 2018, he was ZDF/Arte 'Stars of Tomorrow' in Berlin. In 2019, he received 3 nominations at Opus Klassik (Germany). - - - - 'He plays the tuba as if he were on a Rock stage' Anne Sinclair, Le Figaro - - 'The man who has established the tuba on stages around the world' Frédéric Taddéi, RT France - - 'He has managed to elevate his instrument to an unprecedented level, […] Thomas is someone generous, active, and creative.' Jean-François Zygel, France Inter - - 'Thomas Leleu enchants' Classic