DANIËL TOMÀS

Have you ever experienced that moment on your way back from a warm vacation, chin resting on your hand, staring out the window as the sun dips orangey-red through a few clouds and bending wheat fields? That cinematic moment when you feel like the star of an arthouse film, caught in the silent scene between two significant moments? This is the essence Daniël Tomàs captures in his music.

Daniël Tomàs (1995), known as ‘the piano virtuoso who plays in socks’ – because his legs don’t fit under the piano, has been playing the piano since he was three years old. His music lets you forget the past, present, and future for a while—just as his parents sometimes forgot he was in the room, so lost was he in his frolicking.

In 2021, Tomàs released his first solo project under the name Daniël Tomàs, titled Pintures. This album is a tribute to the power of imagination, expressing emotions that are difficult to articulate with words. It encourages listeners to look inward and explore their own inner worlds. Blending elements of improvisation, electronica, and classical piano.

Tomàs is not just a pianist; he is a composer and producer whose work always centers around a narrative. His music arises from specific themes, inviting listeners into a world where they can close their eyes and dream within the story. This approach results in concept albums that are deeply introspective and emotional.

Tomàs’s dedication to storytelling is also evident in his work with the Doppler Trio, creating albums about the birth of a fictional planet. He improvises with saxophonist Loek van den Berg and premiered compositions based on the Epic of Gilgamesh at a sold-out LUX in Nijmegen in late 2022. He has toured Europe with Maltese singer-songwriter Alexandra Alden and is the pianist for the theater performances of Pepijn Gunneweg.

With Pintures however, Tomàs returns to the essence of introspection. In 2020, he spent months in his studio, improvising daily on his beloved piano. The result was his first solo album, which has garnered millions of streams on digital platforms.

Live, Pintures is a musical invitation to get lost in your thoughts and emotions. Each performance weaves the pieces together differently, creating a unique experience every night. A tapestry of diverse pieces, inviting the audience to wander through their own thoughts.