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03.10.2013
He is known for his expressive, sensitive and unique game - and his colleague John Renbourn he is anyway, "the world's best Celtic guitarist" Tony McManus. The prices with highly decorated Scottish acoustic Celtic folk guitarist who personally redefined the role of this instrument in the Celtic music with a distinctive, fresh approach, takes place this year again the way to Graz.
Tony McManus is a special string magician, the emphasis on traditional music and modern at the same time does not close. As one of the best guitarists of the Celtic folk he knows how to enchant with extraordinary sounds: the complex ornaments that normally associated with fiddles and pipes, McManus transfers accurately on the guitar.
Its stunning game art is influenced by all the traditions of the Celtic spectrum. The sounds of Scotland, Ireland and Brittany unite in the hands of the artist with Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton and Quebec - and far beyond. Echoes the jazz and Eastern European shine through and make the music a unique experience. However, his instrumental mastery and emotional integrity of Celtic music keeps alive.
But listen and see for yourself Tony McManus - The Celtic guitar wizard. As the bridge.
Tony McManus has won the following awards:
2008 Gold medal, Acoustic Guitar Reader's Choice Award USA
2002 Musician of the Year, BBC Folk Awards
2002 Musician of the Year, Scottish Traditonal Music Awards
Press
"A truly extraordinary work that brings Tony McManus in the major league. Everything you want from Jansch and Renbourn's period of 'Bert and John' - only more sophisticated. The CD is exuberant, almost meditating in many pieces, and deserves to be heard everywhere. "- Loudon Temple (Sunday Mail / Paisley news)
"McManus 'guitar playing is flawless ... atmospheric and rousing ... constantly appealing, whether with Breton dances, Pfeifenlamentos or Mingus number' Goodbye Pork Pie Hat '... the real star of this wonderful collection, however, is McManus' game - a virtuoso performance of a guitarist of the highest level. "- Mick Fitzsimmons (Producer, Radio 2 online)
"... Proven to not only technically, but also illuminating an inspiring influence on the music scene ... the word, an inevitable incident of many of his pieces is 'grace'." - Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman
10.12.2013
The BRIDGE has always had a big heart for music. Therefore, there is every second Tuesday of the month a music meeting in the BRIDGE.
Here new ways of music are explored: Off rigid schema, to a colorful coexistence of various directions and styles. Old and new, Landler and blues, button accordion and bouzouki, cajón and Teufelsgeige, in short, is permitted that is fun. And it's fun all in one round like-minded people.
So musicians and musicians, beginners and advanced amateurs and professionals - you are all welcome to the music master table in the BRIDGE! But beware: do not forget to bring instruments! Listeners also welcome!
And do not shy. We have already bitten for years no one!
12.11.2013
The BRIDGE has always had a big heart for music. Therefore, there is every second Tuesday of the month a music meeting in the BRIDGE.
Here new ways of music are explored: Off rigid schema, to a colorful coexistence of various directions and styles. Old and new, Landler and blues, button accordion and bouzouki, cajón and Teufelsgeige, in short, is permitted that is fun. And it's fun all in one round like-minded people.
So musicians and musicians, beginners and advanced amateurs and professionals - you are all welcome to the music master table in the BRIDGE! But beware: do not forget to bring instruments! Listeners also welcome!
And do not shy. We have already bitten for years no one!
08.10.2013
The BRIDGE has always had a big heart for music. Therefore, there is every second Tuesday of the month a music meeting in the BRIDGE.
Here new ways of music are explored: Off rigid schema, to a colorful coexistence of various directions and styles. Old and new, Landler and blues, button accordion and bouzouki, cajón and Teufelsgeige, in short, is permitted that is fun. And it's fun all in one round like-minded people.
So musicians and musicians, beginners and advanced amateurs and professionals - you are all welcome to the music master table in the BRIDGE! But beware: do not forget to bring instruments! Listeners also welcome!
And do not shy. We have already bitten for years no one!
