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Updated · NME · Apr 24
Lorien Testard leads sold-out Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 orchestral concert tour
Updated
Updated · NME · Apr 24

Lorien Testard leads sold-out Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 orchestral concert tour

12 articles · Updated · NME · Apr 24
  • The Curieux Orchestra, with vocalist Alice Duport-Percier and conductor Daniel Sicard, performed to a packed Hammersmith Apollo in London, part of a tour selling out major European venues since October.
  • Testard’s soundtrack, boasting 1.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, has inspired viral fan cosplay and emotional live performances, with shows booked through July and more dates expected due to overwhelming demand.
  • Despite being overlooked by the Grammys, the music’s popularity and the tour’s success reflect the game’s cultural impact since its 2025 release, uniting fans through shared celebration and immersive storytelling.
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