THE STORY OF
Imagine a performance where the boundaries between world music, jazz, and classical music dissolve, merging into an innovative symphony. This is “The Preda Phenomenon”—a revolutionary musical project led by “Marius Preda”, the master of the cimbalom and many other instruments, who, together with his sons, Eduard and Thomas Preda, redefines the art of sound.
“Marius Preda” is not just a cimbalom virtuoso; he is a pioneer who transforms each instrument into a source of creative energy capable of captivating any audience. From Monti to Piazzolla, from Chopin to jazz, from world music to funk, each music style becomes a unique sonic adventure, amplified by his collaborations with world-renowned philharmonic orchestras.
His work spans from quartets to symphonic orchestras and ensembles, reflecting his versatility and innovative spirit.
His son, “Eduard Preda”, brings unforgettable interpretations of great classical composers to the stage, infused with passion and impeccable technique. Meanwhile, “Thomas Preda” adds a modern and vibrant touch, exploring styles such as hip-hop, funk, flamenco, providing a contemporary dimension to this impressive show.
Marius Preda’s talent has been recognized globally by legendary artists:
- “Hans Zimmer”, one of the most influential film composers, stated: “Marius is one of my heroes.”
- “Arturo Sandoval”, the renowned trumpeter, said: “Marius Preda is a talent that comes once every 100, perhaps even 500 years.”
- “Vladimir Cosma”, a famous film composer and orchestrator, affirmed: “Marius is one of the best musicians I have collaborated with in my entire career.”
These words from giants of music underscore the greatness of an artist who has transformed the cimbalom into an instrument of our times.
“The Preda Phenomenon” is not just a concert; it is a musical journey that transcends eras and genres, a celebration of innovation and collaboration, bringing pure emotion and authenticity to the stage.
Join this sonic revolution and discover an extraordinary musical universe created by “Marius Preda”and his exceptionally talented sons.
“The Phenomenon by The Preda’s”
—a performance that will redefine your expectations of music.
Lineup:
Marius Preda - Cimbalom, Violin, Piano, Vibraphone, Accordion, Double Bass, Percussion, Trumpet, Voice
Eduard Preda - Piano | Synths
Thomas Preda - Bass | Guitar | Sounds | Vocal
Alex Bernath - Drums
ABOUT
Marius Preda
Cimbalom Player / Multi-Instrumentalist / Composer / Arranger / Improviser
Marius Preda is considered to be one of the most original, prolific and influential musicians in recent music history.
Preda has shared the stage with many renowned artists in the world of music:
Greats like: Arturo Sandoval, Gheorghe Zamfir, Vladimir Cosma and Didier Lockwood
Marius Preda was born in Bucharest (1977) into a family of musicians.
At the age of four, Marius received a special gift from his grandmother: a big, wooden trapezoidal box on 4 legs with metal strings stretched across its top: a Cimbalom.
Ever since, Preda fell in love with the instrument and dedicated all his time practicing and playing the exotic instrument. Because of his unique and charismatic playing, Preda has become the first cimbalom player in the history who has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls, festivals and jazz clubs in the world.
TO NAME A FEW
- Palais Des Congres – Paris
- Grand Rex – Paris
- Arena – Genève
- Blue Note – New York
- Ronnie Scott’s – London
- Blue Note – Milan
- Proms Festival – Prague
- Théâtre du Châtelet – Paris
In 1993, at the age of 16, Preda was invited for a concert tour in the Netherlands, starring as a special guest in the ensemble of the great panflute-player Nicolae Pirvu.
Shortly after, Preda decided to study jazz and vibraphone at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. Preda graduated cum-laude and was given the nick-name “The Tiger of the Conservatory” a hommage to his virtuosic and energetic musical capabilities.
With all the skills that Preda accumulated over the years, Preda started to invent a new way of playing the cimbalom, a style only known and unique to him and presenting the cimbalom at the highest level possible.
In the past two decades, Preda has performed and contributed to:
Arturo Sandoval, Mike Stern, Vladimir Cosma, Rosenberg Trio, Didier Lockwood, Philip Catherine, Gheorghe Zamfir (Andreas Oberg “Six Strings Evolution” by Resonance Records - feat: Marius Preda, Decebal Badila, Antal Steixner, John Patitucci, Lewis Nash and Dave Kikoski) an Archibald Dance (no.4 on the album), Dennis Chambers, Tom Kennedy, Teymur Phell, Anne Ducros, Amikam Kimelman, Fifi Chayeb, Claude Salmieri, Rony Holan, Owen Hart Jr. Jens Loh, Leonid Ptashka, Adrian Cicero, Claus Reichstaller, Arie Volinez, Peter Weniger, Joris Teepe, Wolfert Bredorede, Adi Yeshaya, Robin Koerts, Taco Gorter, Paradox Jazz Orchestra, etc.
AMBASSADOR
Thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Music Traveler as an ambassador, standing alongside legends like Hans Zimmer, Billy Joel, John Malkovich, Sean Lennon, and David Garrett! Music Traveler is making music accessible and creating connections worldwide, and I’m honored to help share this mission with the world. Exciting things ahead—stay tuned!
