Aug 14
Interactions between band members are a highlight, members turning deferentially to watch the man in the periodic spot light of a solo but then also at times engaging in pairs in either rhythmical partnering or feverish dueling of their instruments. The ability to combine so coherently and with such sparkle and brilliance these five stringed forces is often breath taking. 4K
Aug 13
Following the success of his first Festival in 2010, Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan has again hit a top note with the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival blitzing the previous Festival’s box office record by more than 25 per cent.
Aug 13
Quintette was a spectacular concluding performance to the Adelaide International Guitar Festival, a unique opportunity to see our own celebrated Australian String Quartet perform with a line-up of stellar international guitarists.
Aug 10
The overall effect saw the audience being led away into a timeless world where now and again the hairs bristled on the back of the neck as the audience hung onto every note and every audible meaning regardless of the language barrier.
Aug 09
A throng of the globe’s leading guitarists are descending upon Adelaide this week, in a fitting homage to the world’s most popular instrument at the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival. See post for details and link to interview with Slava Grigoryan.
Apr 20
In a fitting homage to the world’s most popular instrument, the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival will run over four consecutive jam-packed days from 9 to 12 August, boasting 88 musicians – some of the world’s leading guitarists – across 42 events. See post for details.
Dec 22
After its tremendous success in 2010 the International Classical Guitar Competition returns and is open for applications from 2 January, 2012. Emerging players compete for a share of total prizes to the value of $31,000, making it one of the most prestigious guitar competitions in the world.
Nov 28
There were some disappointing aspects to the show – the transitions between duos were often delayed or awkward and it would have been nice to see more songs involving larger numbers of performers at once – but this was a unique opportunity to see some interesting combinations of artists in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the talent of those involved cannot be questioned. 3.5K
Nov 28
Australian guitarist and composer Anthony Garcia brings a contemporary performance at this years Guitar Festival. Starting with Sounds Across Oceans, a single movement of sonic meditation inspired by Garcia’s recent tour of Japan. Continuing on with Malili Dreaming, derived from ideas and themes from Garcia’s experiences living in Singapore and Indonesia as a child. Garcia …
Nov 28
‘Musica Latina’ was a double bill, with Manuel Barrueco and Yamandu Costa each playing a one hour set with an interval in between. Where Barrueco presented a restrained recital of traditional pieces, Costa burst onto the stage with enthusiasm and produced an animated showcase of original compositions. This was a rare opportunity to experience the talents of these two men and, while some audience members may have preferred one half or the other, the overall experience was enjoyable and enlightening. 4K
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