Alexis Ffrench

In the organizer's words:

He is one of the UK's most distinctive and groundbreaking artists, founder of the "Classical Soul" genre, with over 1 billion streams in his catalog. Klassikradio.de ranks the British pianist and composer among the top 10 artists of neoclassical music - now Alexis Ffrench is coming to Germany in March 2025.

Alexis is bringing the piano into the mainstream. Whether performing at the 2023 coronation concert of King Charles III in front of more than 18 million people, hosting his Apple Music show after Elton John's Rocket Hour, performing at major music festivals and sold-out halls around the world, hosting music education masterclasses nationwide or releasing cover versions of current hits by Central Cee, Billie Eilish and others to an enthusiastic audience on social media, Alexis is passionate about making music accessible to all.

The new album Classical Soul Volume One combines Alexis Ffrench's signature soul music with classic hip-hop mixtapes and includes selections from soul anthems such as "Ain't No Sunshine" and "A Change Is Gonna Come". The album is introspective and about "rebuilding". Classical Soul Volume One was created after the tragic death of Alexis Ffrench's father. He says: "This experience makes you think about what you have and what you have left. So far, Alexis Ffrench has released two singles from the album: "The Way It Was" and "Reverie". The full album will be released on September 20, 2024 via Sony Classical.

Speaking about the upcoming album, Alexis adds: "That's why I wanted a modern mixtape, a classic soul symphony for the 21st century. An album that seeks to reimagine the classic story - building the soaring symphonic pillars of 'Black Ivy' from the echoes of soul classics into a majestic expression of pride, love, nostalgia and healing elixir.

A pioneering superstar of classic soul, Alexis' sound refuses to be pinned down to one genre, one time period, or the expectations of what kind of musician she is. Rather than fitting into the narrow, traditional understanding of 'classic', Alexis Ffrench instead leans outwards, drawing from a diverse mosaic of influences that takes the listener by the hand and leads them on a journey through a world of possibilities.

The first tracks released point to a big year of music for Alexis and we can expect some of his most soulful and purposeful tracks yet with Classical Soul Volume One. The Classical Soul Tour 2025 kicks off in the UK and Ireland in February and will take him to Germany in March.