Composer Alexis Ffrench on making classical music for the soul

On in the present day’s music present on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with a pioneering famous person of classical soul. Alexis Ffrench has over 1 billion streams and a number of number one albums. The British pianist and composer even carried out at King Charles III’s coronation celebrations in 2023. He’s recognized for redefining the boundaries of classical music, equivalent to on his most up-to-date album “Classical Soul Vol. 1”. On this file, he revisits his childhood influences like Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and the late Roberta Flack. He’s set to launch “Classical Soul Vol. 1 – The Solo Piano Assortment” and is continuous his tour round Europe.