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Alexis Ffrench

Classical Soul Vol. 1

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Yo-Yo Ma and Alexis Ffrench on the false boundaries in music
1 The Way It Was  
2 Reverie  
3 Interlude #1 (Killing Me Softly With His Song)  
4 Chasing Yesterdays  
5 Together Without  
6 Interlude #2 (A Change Is Gonna Come)  
7 Soar  
8 Fireflies  
9 Fate  
10 So  
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Renowned classical-soul pianist & composer Alexis Ffrench is thrilled to announce the release of his latest album, Classical Soul Vol. 1, arriving today via Sony Classical. This much-anticipated project marks Ffrench's first brand new studio recording in two years and promises to be a nostalgic journey through the timeless sounds that have shaped his unique musical DNA.

Drawing inspiration from his late father’s cherished record collection, Classical Soul Vol. 1 masterfully blends Ffrench’s signature classical sound with his early influences from soul icons, such as Roberta Flack and her unforgettable 'Killing Me Softly,' which won the Grammy for Record of the Year 50 years ago.

The album includes the recent single "Soar", an uplifting multi- cultural anthem featuring Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa and Pentaonix' cellist and beatboxer Kevin Olusola, celebrating people coming together at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Recorded at the legendary Miraval Studios in France, owned by Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard and known for hosting some of the most incredible names in music; the studio served as the perfect environment to create Alexis’ deeply personal, nostlagic and reflective album.

Classical Soul Vol. 1 is a continuation of the poignant and avant- garde music that has defined Alexis Ffrench’s career, solidifying his status as one of the UK’s most distinctive and groundbreaking artists. As the pioneer of the 'Classical Soul' genre, Ffrench has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, with over one billion streams across his catalogue. His previous chart-topping albums, Dreamland and Evolution, have established him as the fastest-growing classical artist worldwide, resonating with a diverse audience that spans generations.

  • Catch Alexis Ffrench at the upcoming 'Candlelight Christmas Piano Show' at Zipper Hall / Secret Los Angeles
    Posted At: November 5, 2024
    Secret Los Angeles - Eder Dade writes….From performing at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall and the King’s Coronation Concert to amassing over 1 billion streams and collaborating with fashion houses Miyake and Hugo Boss, Alexis Ffrench has made significant strides in both music and pop culture. This holiday season, you can catch the extraordinarily gifted UK-based artist, who brought you the gold selling hi...

  • Alexis Ffrench is thrilled with his latest album: Classical Soul Vol. 1 / Music-News.com
    Posted At: September 24, 2024
    Music-News.com writes….Renowned classical-soul pianist Alexis Ffrench is thrilled to announce the release of his latest album, Classical Soul Vol. 1, arriving today via Sony Classical. This much-anticipated project marks Ffrench's first brand new studio recording in two years and promises to be a nostalgic journey through the timeless sounds that have shaped his unique musical DNA.Drawing inspiration from h...

  • Alexis Ffrench releases: 'Soar' celebrating people coming together / TOTALNTERTAINMENT
    Posted At: July 26, 2024
    TOTALNTERTAINMENT's JO FORREST writes….Chart-topping pianist and composer Alexis Ffrench releases brand-new uplifting single Soar. With 206 countries and over 10,000 athletes taking part in the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris later today, Alexis’ hopeful new track is penned as the Song of the Summer celebrating people coming together.Soar declares that good things happen when voices unite, featuring Congo...

  • Alexis Ffrench releases his biggest xmas album yet: 'Christmas Piano' / TOTALNTERTAINMENT
    Posted At: November 8, 2023
    Classical-soul pioneer, composer, producer and pianist Alexis Ffrench is the fastest-growing classical artist in the world. ’Not only does Alexis rank among the Top 10 most streamed classical artists, globally, he has headlined London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, collaborated with top fashion houses Miyake and Hugo Boss, played Latitude Festival, worked with pop superstar Paloma Faith, composed several major...

  • Yo-Yo Ma talks to Alexis Ffrench asking....'What makes it classical?' in GRAMOPHONE: Video of the Day
    Posted At: November 6, 2023
    Yo-Yo Ma's multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture's power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, collaborating with communities and institutions to explore culture's role in society, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Yo-Yo strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity....

  • Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Ola Gjeilo, Daniel Hope & Alexis Ffrench offer much-loved xmas carols for apple playlist / GRAMOPHONE
    Posted At: November 1, 2022
    Leading artists offer personal versions of many much-loved carols Decorations are in department stores, rehearsals for Nativity plays are underway … the calendar may have only just ticked over to November, but signs of the coming Christmas are already here. In truth, the recording industry has always got in early, as artists want to ensure their festive albums reach customers and listeners in plenty of...

  • Alexis Ffrench becomes ABRSM's first ever artistic director / Pianist
    Posted At: May 20, 2022
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  • Alexis Ffrench unveils video for 'Still Life' / Original Rock
    Posted At: April 14, 2022
    OriginalRock.net writes…..Acclaimed pianist, composer & producer Alexis Ffrench, has today revealed the powerful performance video for his new track ‘Still Life’, taken from his new album Truth – out May 6th on Sony Music.When life threatens to become too fast, a lot of us feel overburdened in some way. ‘Still Life’ speaks to the dichotomy of modern living in which our lives are refracted through time, ...

  • Alexis Ffrench becomes scala radio 'Composer in Residence'
    Posted At: March 3, 2021

    scala radio writes.....Alexis Ffrench is one of the UK's most distinctive artists. In addition to presenting his weekly Sunday afternoon show on Scala Radio, he will take on a new position as Composer in Residence. Alexis has been composing a piece of music each month in response to stories sent in by Scala Radio listeners. So far, Alexis has composed pieces for listeners including Headteacher of...
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