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Performed by Alexis Ffrench and the Gagliano Strings, from the album Stolen Lullabies out now on 2NX.

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Alexis Ffrench is renowned for his evocative solo piano work, combining a contemporary feel with classic sensibility; the embodiment of beauty and calm in an otherwise frantic world.

This new collection of works for piano and chamber strings brings with it an emotional intensity that looks set to cement Alexis' reputation as a composer of rare and contemplative beauty - with powerful contrasts, epic landscapes and, above all, timeless melodies.

The delicate, motivic interplay between parts is at times reminiscent of Fauré, while the graceful minimalism recalls more recent works, such as that of Max Richter and Clark's Black Stone from his 2012 release Iradelphic on Warp Records.

Stolen Lullabies also includes four brand new bonus arrangements of some of the highlights from his previous albums, The Secret Piano and Piano Karma, both of which were 'Albums of the Week' on Classic FM Radio and have gone on to enjoy great popularity with Classic FM listeners.

"a knack for writing beautifully contemplative piano music" - Classic FM

"Beautifully simple music, leaving room for the listener to experience the magic for themselves" - Classic FM

Recorded at the Paul David Music Studios, Uppingham School, Rutland
Engineer: Arron Gourlay
Executive Producer: Arun Sethi
Mastered by Taz Matter at http://www.imagempm.com
Cover Art: Taz Mattar

Press Enquiries: arun.sethi@imagem.com // +44 (0) 20 7054 7275
Licensing Enquiries: rupert.hollier@imagem.com (UK), steve.king@imagem.com (USA)
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Alexis Ffrench - A Wondrous Path (2NX003)

"2. Andantino melancolico" from "Sonatina ad usum infantis K 268" by Ferruccio Busoni

"En slända op. 17/5" by Jean Sibelius - version for voice and piano

"Impromptu No. 6" from "6 Impromptus Op. 5" by Jean Sibelius

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This is the best arrangement I've heard so far, and it's been stuck in my head for a while. I learned this in around 1 week. Tempo may not be that stable, but I think I pretty much nailed the notes.

Ed Sheeran - Perfect, with a La La Land twist. Arranged by Jon Schmidt/The Piano Guys, cover by me. Played on a Roland RD-2000. Sound/patch: 0001 - Concert Grand

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Ed Sheeran - Perfect (arr. by The Piano Guys), piano cover

Sara Burns - soprano
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Ave Maria - Charles Gounod

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"Impromptu No. 6" from "6 Impromptus Op. 5" by Jean Sibelius

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