In this new album, Thomas Valverde steps away from his synthesizers to revisit the solo piano, an instrument that has been the cornerstone of his musical aspirations since his teenage years. His compositions are both committed and intimate, virtuoso and poetic, showcasing his dedication to music.
"Polka" focuses on the raw beauty of the piano with minimal production. Both upright and grand pianos are used create a diverse sound, capturing power and intimacy.
It was recorded at the studio " La Fabrique des ondes " with David Chalmin on sound recording and mixing.
Upcoming shows - POLKA TOUR
NEW ALBUM "POLKA" AVAILABLE
25/03
19/04
01/06
29/06
AUGUST 2024
28/11
THEATRE DE L’ATELIER (PARIS) – RELEASE PARTY
COLISÉE DE BIARRITZ
LES ONDES FESTIVAL (MONTHEY-SUISSE)
GRAND PIANO FESTIVAL (ORLEANS)
BIARRITZ PIANO FESTIVAL
ESPRIT DU PIANO –ROCHER DE PALMER (BORDEAUX)
About
Thomas Valverde is a French pianist, composer and producer.
Trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, Thomas Valverde is the creator of the Biarritz Piano Festival, where he has been programming the greatest international pianists of all genres for the last 15 years.
In his new opus,"Polka", Thomas Valverde takes a break from his synthesizers to return to the solo piano he has dreamt a thousand lives with since he was a teenager. Thomas Valverde's compositions are both committed and intimate, virtuoso and poetic.
"The pianist of dreams" (Le pianiste des rêves) - CultureBox
"On est ici hors du temps" - Figaro Mag
"Rave is a piece of music akin to the works of Nils Frahm and Olafur Arnalds in that it'll met your problems away" - XLR8R
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