A graduate of the Paris National Conservatoire, Tingaud was mentored by Manuel Rosenthal—himself a pupil of Maurice Ravel. This prestigious lineage instilled in him a lifelong passion and a rare insider’s knowledge of the great French musical tradition, drawing frequent comparisons to legendary maestros such as Paul Paray, Charles Munch, and Pierre Monteux.

In the symphonic field, Tingaud has recorded more than twenty CDs that have immediately stepped to the forefront of classical discography. His definitive recordings include a complete cycle of Gabriel Fauré’s symphonic works, alongside highly praised albums of Paul Dukas, Georges Bizet, Francis Poulenc, and César Franck. His musical curiosity extends far beyond the traditional French canon; he is a dedicated advocate for rare repertoire and contemporary music, having collaborated closely with leading composers, including Krzysztof Penderecki on his final symphonic work.