| Name:
| Stefano Demicheli
| | Skills:
| Accompanist, Soloist (harpsichord - organ - early music ensemble (with period instruments))
| | Phone:
| +39/(0)338 5683711
| | Fax:
| +39/011495192
| | Address:
| via Nazario sauro 34, Venaria Reale (TO) I-10078, Italy
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| Name:
| Michele Denotter
| | Skills:
| Accompanist, Player, Soloist
| | Address:
| Chicago, IL 60640, United States
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| | Experienced (B.Mus. Piano Perf.) pianist/accompanist/keyboard player. Own professional keyboard(or piano where available) Repertoire includes classical, ragtime, show tunes, standards, religious, pop, jazz, cocktail. Excellent sight reader. Projects & job offers welcomed! Please contact me at mdenotter@prodigy.net.
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| Name:
| Charles R Dever
| | Skills:
| Arranger, Composer, Player, Soloist, Teacher, Writer (I began studying on guitar, bass and keys: that evolved into my complete appreciation and compositional knowledge today )
| | Phone:
| +1 603 569 3058
| | Address:
| 243 Pleasant Valley, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, United States
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| | Having spent the major part of his life in NY (recently relocated to NH), 'Big Chuck' Dever has been a major and consistent player in the everchanging & innovative world of sound creation, production and overall artistic expression --
In the tradition of the truly great and expressive musical spirits he is an a eclectic mix whose work includes Hendrix-like, beautifully thick-toned chord work, guitar solo work with nods to Joe Satriani, and Jimmy Page. Add to that the orchestral sounds of the grandiose; inevitably calling to mind the echoes of Frank Zappa , Danny Elfman and John Williams.
Incorporating these classic sounds with the cutting-edge technology that is available today, invites comparisons to Trent Reznor (NIN), Moby and the experimentalism of Pink Floyd, the Chemical Bros. or Tool; yet amidst such a cacophony of influences rises a sound all its own ...
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| Name:
| Pt Debotosh Dey
| | Skills:
| Soloist
| | Phone:
| +91 9231523078
| | Address:
| 28/10B,Nakuleswar Bhattacharjee Lane,Kolkata-700026, India, India
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| | Pt Debotosh Dey is a top ranking artist of India. He receieved thorough training in music from his father, The late Bhabatosh Dey. And afterwards, guidance from R.B.U. He is the solo performing artist in Hindustani Classical Slide Guitar and/or Hans Veena (Light Classical also). He has already been invited from various Universities/Organizations and so on ... of India and abroad. He also worked at Internationally reputed 'All India Radio' (He worked at All India Radio Panaji, Goa, 1989-1997 as a government employee (Staff artist in Guitar) under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Also worked at Audience Research Unit (Govt of India). He won the Cash award from Govt of India, recipient of 'ABHIGNAN POTRO' of Ministry of Information and Culture. His superior performance may be compared with that of any Classical Guitar Artists in India like Pt V M Bhatt, S Bhatt and so on ... which please note. The tone, created by Mr Dey that blends his instrument with Sitar, Sorode and Veena techniques ... He is also teacher (Guru) of some well established guitar artists. There are many words to write about the said artist and his mesmerizing performances.
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| Name:
| Devashish Dey
| | Skills:
| Singer, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| +91-542-450915/16, 09839097503
| | Address:
| D31/46 Madanpura, VARANASI 221001, India
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| | Devashish Dey, one of the rising stars on the horizon of Indian Classical Music, was born in 1964 in Varanasi. Having initially trained under the tutelage of Pt. Pashupati Nath Mishra, an exponent of Banaras Gharana, he has undergone intensive and rigorous training with the veteran octogenarian vocalist Late Pt. Mukund V. Kalvint, who in turn assimilated his enormous repertoire from Padmabhushan Pt. S.N. Ratanjanker of Agra Gharana and from Pt. Rajabhaiya Puchwale, a torchbearer of Gwalior Gharana. In fact, Devashish has interwoven the silken threads of these three leading Gharanas of Hindustani vocal music to evolve a fascinating and harmonious style of his own.
Devashish Dey has a very melodious voice coupled with exquisite tonal structure and remarkably wide range. His renderings display a blend of impeccable Ragdari & flight of emotional imagination. Thus he is an enduring favourite for audiences all over as he has been featured in the prestigious music concerts viz. S.R.A.-ITC Sammelan, Tansen Sangeet Sammelan in Kolkata; I.I.C., Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Habitat in Delhi; Haridas sammelan, N.C.P.A. in Mumbai; Hindustani Sangeet Kalakar Mandali in Bangalore; International convention of Theosophical Society in Chennai; Awadh Sandhya in Lucknow, Arambh at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal; Kumar Gandharva Samaroh at Dewas and has performed nationwide in other cities also, Agra, Allahabad, Patna, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Baroda, to name a few. Not only in country, he has performed in many cities of Europe and got loud applause there and has carved a niche for himself as he worked successfully with western musicians.
He has won the acclaim of discerning critics also. Some excerpts are: “Destined for greatness…A maestro in the making from Varanasi” –The Hindu “Not stars but of star quality”- The Hindu. “A new star appears in the horizon”- The Times of India. “The predominant quality of his presentation was his exuberance, while his dedication & involvement were transparent”- The Hindustan Times. “There was flight & tart, subtly aimed swaras- it was a fearfully true style made his own effort.”- The Sunday Times of India
Devashish Dey's presentation sparkles with the very rare combination of virtuosity with classical purity and a deep sense of aesthetics & emotionalism. His Gayaki is a triumph of a melodious voice coupled with artistic perception. He is equally good in Thumri Gayaki of Purab Ang (Banaras style) and is also sought after for his rich repertoire of Tappa, Dadra, Kazri, Chaiti, Jhoola etc. His Renderings of Bhajan is full of aesthetic depth. Besides being a brilliant performer he has presented own compositions and taught young talents to prove his teaching skills.
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| Name:
| Ben Dominitz
| | Skills:
| Conductor, Player, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| (916) 632-3542
| | Address:
| Loomis California, United States
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| | Violinist and Conductor. Violin Studies with Dorothy DeLay and Walter Levin. Conducting with Leonard Slatkin.Soloist with various orchestras recently playing works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Hindemith. Music Director of music series Chamber Music Alive! at Sierra College. Conductor of the Placer Sierra Symphony.
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| Name:
| Lara Downes
| | Skills:
| Soloist
| | Phone:
| +1 415 759 1992
| | Fax:
| +1 415 759 6663
| | Address:
| 1353 4th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 95616, United States
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| | Lara Downes has attracted attention as one of the most exciting and communicative pianists of today's younger generation. She has been cited by critics for her "breathtaking virtuosity" and "penetrating, sensitive accounts of classical and romantic repertoire", and has been hailed as "an artist worthy of placement in the highest rank of classical performers". Since making noteworthy debuts at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Vienna Konzerthaus, and Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Ms. Downes performs extensively throughout Europe and the United States.Her eclectic and engaging programs encompass both the standard repertoire and works by young composers such as Augusta Read Thomas and Stephen Paulus. Her recent projects include a Copland Centennial recital, a recently discovered piano concerto by Clara Schumann, and a four-part recital series entitled "This American Century". She recently made the world premiere recording of "On Gossamer Wings" by legendary jazz composer Benny Golson for the Arkadia/Postcards label.
Ms. Downes' busy solo and chamber career is strongly impacted by her commitment to expanding and developing new audiences for the arts. She dedicates time during her concert tours to elementary school workshops, and has developed a wide network of community outreach through the University of California. She is the co-founder and artistic director of Arts Exchange, a project dedicated to building creative partnerships between the visual and performing arts. In her own words: "I'd like to re-define the concert experience, to give it new relevance in our 21st-century world".
Ms. Downes records for the Postcards label.
www.laradownes.com
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| Name:
| Lawrence Durkin
| | Skills:
| Player, Soloist, Teacher (Cello)
| | Phone:
| +44 (0)20 8441 6327
| | Address:
| 35 Northumberland Road, , Barnet, Herts EN5 1EA, United Kingdom
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| | Lawrence Durkin (Cello) is currently undertaking post-graduate studies with Leonid Gorokhov at the Royal College of Music. He is a scholar supported by the Constant and Kit Lambert Award, Jacqueline Ward Award and the Astor Award. Last year, he achieved a First Class Honours in his BMus studies with Melissa Phelps and Moray Welsh receiving the highest cello mark for his Final Recital. He has also participated in masterclasses with Alexander Baillie, Steven Doane, Johannes Goritzki, Louise Hopkins and Richard Lester.
In June 2003 he made his concerto debut performing Haydn’s Concerto in C with the London Pro Arte Orchestra. Since then he has performed across the U.K as a soloist and chamber musician notably with the Carressi String Trio, Harpham Quartet and the Prince Consort Ensemble with whom he has recently completed a tour of the USA. He has performed for the HRH Prince of Wales, Princess Alexandra, Tony Blair and other Cabinet members.
Lawrence has been Principal cello of the St. Cecilia Orchestra, RCM Sinfonietta and Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra. Since July 2004, he has been Artist in Residence at the Performing Arts Institute Summer Program at Wyoming Seminary, Pennsylvania USA. Last summer, he also attended the Dartington International Summer School and played with members of Quatour Diotoma.
For the last two years, he has been involved in the VaCo chamber courses providing musical experiences for young and old in Yorkshire and other northern counties. These opportunities have been invaluable in extending and complementing his college studies. Lawrence plays on a cello made in Paris by Charles Buthod circa 1880.
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| Name:
| Samar Dutt
| | Skills:
| Conductor, Publisher, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| 03323504289
| | Address:
| 21,Beadon Street,, Kolkata,West Bengal,India. 700 006
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| | I am a Western Classical Pianist & Music Director & 20 Music Book author & Piano Teacher,i take my class in my house once in a week,my fees@Rs,500/= per month.
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| Name:
| Steve Eckels
| | Skills:
| Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| +1 (406) 257 6878
| | Address:
| kalispell 59901, United States
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| | Classical guitarist, available for weddings and special events. For full biography visit guitarmusicman.com
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| Name:
| Angel Edwards
| | Skills:
| Composer, Player, Singer, Soloist, Writer (singer songwriter guitarist writer)
| | Phone:
| +1 (604) 720 3156
| | Address:
| 305 -1320 Bute Street, Vancouver V6E 2A3, Canada
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| | singer songwriter guitarist story teller
songs to download story to read
poem to read
enjoy
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| Name:
| Nicola A. Edwards
| | Skills:
| Singer, Soloist (Soprano/singer for recording sessions, concerts etc.)
| | Address:
| Somerset/Bristol/South West, United Kingdom
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| | BACKGROUND: Nicola Edwards was born in 1971 in Nottingham. She took a BA in Music at Reading University, an MMus in Musical Composition at King's College London, a PGCE in Secondary Teaching at Cambridge University, and has recently completed the MA in Composing for Film, TV and Theatre at Bristol University.
CLASSICAL, CHURCH, CHORAL, SOLO... Nicola sings soprano with Ex Collegio Cantabrigiensi, Wells Cathedral Chamber Choir and the English Singers. She has also sung with the Royal Academy of Music Chamber Choir, and the Choir of King's College London. She has sung for several CDs and tours abroad. Nicola's recent solos have been in: Dvorak Mass in D (in Notre Dame), Poulenc Mass in G (CD recording), Tippett Spirituals, 'Ozymandias' by John Pickard.
FILM SESSIONS, POP VOCALIST, THEATRE SINGER... Nicola has recorded vocal tracks in popular and classical styles for films and theatre. She is available for recording work in the South of England.
THERE'S MORE... Also see Nicola's entries under 'Composer/Arranger' and 'Administrator'.
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| Name:
| Gareth F Egbe
| | Skills:
| Singer, Soloist, Writer, performing arts/model (disable student looking for support to achieve my solo career)
| | Phone:
| +44 (0)7961 900884
| | Fax:
| none
| | Address:
| 62b drayton pk, highbury, islington, london, london n5 1nd, United Kingdom
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| | I write songs of what is happeneing in the country
details are on my web site which is under construction
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| Name:
| Violetta Victory Egorova
| | Skills:
| Player, Soloist (concert pianist)
| | Phone:
| 095 - 780 65 93
| | Fax:
| 095 - 780 - 65 - 93
| | Address:
| P/O 50, Moscow 111024, Russia
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| | Violetta Egorova belongs to the generation of the young talented pianists. She is the winner of many international competitions: G. Viotti in Vercelly, Italy; Gina Bachayer in Salt Lake City, Utah, the USA; Alessandro Casagrande in Terni, Italy. The victory in these important competitions has opened a way to the young musician on stages of the famous halls in USA, Italy, France, Switzerland, Turkey, Egypt, Monaco, Russia, etc. The pianist appear before the footlights with many famous collectives of the world:the State Academic Orchestra of Russia, Moscow State Symphonic Orchestra, the orchestra ''Young Russia'', Utah Symphony, Orchestra del Festival Pianistiñî Internazionale di Bergamo e Brescia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Perogia, Cairo Symphony Orchestra etc.
Such outstanding directors as Augustino Orizio, Pavel Kogan, Joseph Silverstain, Arnold Katz, Mark Gorenstein, Juliano Silvery, Urij Tsuruk, Ahmed AlSaedy, Michel Adamovich, Constantine Orbeljan cooperated with her. Violetta Egorova more than once took part in the international musical festivals in Spoletto ''Del Due Mondi''; in Sermonette ''Pontino di Musica'', Italy; in Istanbul ''Sanat Haber'', Turkey; in Moscow ''Music of XX-th Century'' and ''Russian Winter'', Russia.
During V. Egorova's education in P.Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in professor L.N.Naymov's class in 1991-st year, the sound recording company ''Art and Electronics'' - the joint Russian-American enterprise, has recorded CD /AED 1039 / in the program: Mozart and Prokofiev to the composers' Anniversary year. The pianist was recorded for the radio and ÒV of Italy, Turkey, Canada, Egypt, Ecuador, France and Russia. Violetta Egorova's brilliant appearances are distinguished by the depth and the originality of thinking, the innovation of the interpretation, the luxuriance and the unexpectedness of a nuance. The pianist possesses magnificent masterliness and a thin feeling of a style. V. Egorova was numbered with the most perspective pianists of young generation by such qualities as artistizm, individuality, abiding creative burning.
"... The spunky rhapsody is combined with soft expressiveness in her game ... " V.Goodfellow ( USA) "... Her Mozart sounds as an angel's voice in the church...'' E.Dellavalle (Italy) "... Well-known music acquire new colours and individual interpretation making the audience hear this music as though for the first time in V.Egorova's execution ... L.Barlegga (Italy)
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| Name:
| Hans Eijsackers
| | Skills:
| Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Player, Soloist, Teacher
| | Address:
| Netherlands
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| | Hans Eijsackers was born on 15-2-1967 in The Hague. When he was 13 years old he won the first Rotterdamse Piano-Driedaagse and the Edith Stein Contest , nowadays called the Princess Christina Contest. He was the WINNER of the European Piano Contest in 1991. This contest lasted three weeks and took place in France and Germany with the Finale in Luxembourg. He played The Third Piano Concerto of S. Prokovief as his required work, and as his free choice he played The Second Piano Concerto of S. Rachmaninov with the R.T.L. Symphonie Orchestra under the direction of Jaques Mercier.
He also won the Special Prize as the best Singer accompanist. His Professors were: Koos Bons, Gerard van Blerk, Jan Wijn and György Sebök. (with him he also gave concerts during the musicfestival at the Swiss "Musikdorf" ERNEN. In 1992 Hans received his certificate Executive Musician, CUM LAUDE , at the Sweelinck Conservatory of Music in Amsterdam. In 1994 he was invited for a special Study at the Mozart Academy in Krakow. Then he did recitals in Poland, Budapest, Cornwall and New York City. Besides his work as a teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music in The Hague he performed as Soloist, chamber musician and accompanied other musicians. He did concert tours in Italy, Russia and the Far East (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan) etc. In 1993, as well as 1994 he received the ZILVEREN VRIENDENKRANS from the Royal Concert Hall with the baritone Geert Smits and the flutist Liesbeth Niesten.
At the same time he formed a steady duo with the mezzo-soprano Xenia Meijer. In 1998 he went on tour with Xenia Meijer and the baritone/saxophone player Hubert Claessens and played in the greatest European Concert Halls in a series called "RISING STARS". For this occasion he wrote the composition " EL BESO " for voice, saxophone and piano. The words were written by Julio Cortázar . At the World-Premiere on December 7, 1997 in Paris and the following concerts in Athens, Helsinki, Birmingham, Koln, Frankfurt and in Vienna, the Wiener Musikverein , the work received very positive reviews. Pianist of the HEXAGON ENSEMBLE He also works with: Eglio Battaglia, D.Fischer Dieskau, Placido Domingo, Robert Holl and Rudolf Jansen. Last season he played the piano concertos of F.LISZT, L.v.BEETHOVEN, W.A.MOZART, R.SCHUMANN and M.RAVEL. And also : Trio's of J.BRAHMS, F.MENDELSSOHN and the "Quatuor pour du Fin Temps" of O.MESSIAEN. Pianoconcerto F. LISZT with the W.S.O. from THORN conducting by HEINZ FRIESEN
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| Name:
| Vincent Ellin
| | Skills:
| Player, Soloist, Teacher, Writer
| | Phone:
| +1 (204) 775 6748
| | Address:
| 202 Lenore Street, Winnipeg R3G2C5, Canada
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| | Formerly Principal Bassoon with both the Winnipeg Symphony and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Vincent has distinquished himself as a soloist for many years. He is now working independently as a Chamber Nusician and soloist exploring both old and new music for bassoon. He has appeared as an invited performer for the Dutch Double Reed Society at their Rotterdam Conference in 1995, as well he has presented numerous first performances and recordings of new works of music for both solo and orchestral music.
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| Name:
| Stuart Eminson
| | Skills:
| Player, Soloist, Teacher (Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Eb Clarinet)
| | Phone:
| +44 (0)7958 178569
| | Address:
| , London, United Kingdom
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| | Nottingham born Stuart is a Royal Academy of Music graduate, having studied with Angela Malsbury of the London Mozart Players, Nicholas Rodwell of The Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra and Richard Addison of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. During his studies Stuart won several competitions, including the John Solomon prize for solo recital and gained a commendation of excellence in the Hawkes prize for clarinet. He was also given the chance to play for and learn from the best of international clarinet talent including masterclasses with Michael Collins, Gervase de Peyer, James Campbell, Andrew Marriner and Karl Leister.
Stuart is currently pursuing his freelance career and has performed in many parts of the country as well as overseas in orchestras, as part of chamber music ensembles and as a solo recitalist. He has also played for the touring production of Cameron Makintosh's Oliver! which took him around the United Kingdom and went on to Canada.
His interests in the clarinet world are not only confined to classical music - his involvement in Jazz and Klezmer clarinet have led him to performances, amongst others, at The Jazz Café, The Kentish Town Forum and Bar Rhumba- three distinguished venues in London, along with several recordings and albums.
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| Name:
| Sharon G. Eng
| | Skills:
| Conductor, Soloist, Teacher
| | Phone:
| +62-21-765-9887
| | Fax:
| +62-21-765-9887
| | Address:
| c/o JIS, Jl. Terogong Raya #33, Cilandak, Jakarta Selatan 12430, Indonesia
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| | American violist, Sharon Eng, is a seasoned international strings educator, chamber recitalist, clinician and conductor. She has performed world premieres of solo viola works and has appeared as a viola soloist, chamber recitalist and guest master clinician in 11 countries on six continents.
Ms. Eng is currently director of the strings program at Jakarta International School. She completed her Bachelor and Master degrees in viola performance at the Juilliard School whee she was a five-year scholarship student of William Lincer and later, Paul Doktor.
Ms. Eng is co-founder of Classical Nuances, a unique trio comprising of piano, oboe and viola which has performed throughout Asia, Australia, and parts of North America, Europe and the Middle East.
Under her baton the Jakarta International School's flagship string orchestra, the JIS Sinfonia, has performed for thousands of listeners in Bangkok, Manila, Shanghai, Vienna and Salzburg. Please contact Sharon Eng at classical_nuances@yahoo.com
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| Name:
| Carolina Estrada Bascuñana
| | Skills:
| Soloist
| | Phone:
| +31 6 106 37 226
| | Address:
| 1e Goudsbloemdwaarstraat 58, Amsterdam 1015JW, Netherlands
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| | Catalan pianist. she has performed in many countries in Europe as a soloist and with orquestras. She records for the Radio RNE in spain and has edited 2 cd´s for two pianos with his professor in Holland.
Her concerts brings the audience into the world of Spanish piano music tradition.
Composers like Albenoz, Falla, Granados, Montsalvatge, Mompou, Brotons,etc are favorites on her concert evenings.
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| Name:
| Marco Esu
| | Skills:
| Arranger, Composer, Player, Soloist, Writer, Artist (Marco Esu is an artist and composer that play his music, the his style is classic music abd jazz, bat it play any style... )
| | Phone:
| .....
| | Fax:
| ....
| | Address:
| ...., Italy 09037, Italy
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| | Marco Esu was born in San Gavino Monreale (a small town in Sardinia) on 16 December 1973. He took his first steps in the art world when he was just 8 years old, initially showing interest in the figurative arts. Subsequently, thanks to his sisters who were studying piano, Marco began to take an interest in music and with some help from them, he learned his first tunes. When he was about fifteen years old, Marco began to study the guitar and create his first melodies in his own distinctive style, eventually making him stand out from the others in his field. Being self-taught initially and listening to a wide range of musical styles, including Jazz, he grew to love improvisation, which will often feature widely in most of his concerts. Having studied the guitar for two years, Marco then decided to learn the technical side of music from Antonello Lixi, a guitarist he held in high esteem. Lixi taught him the technique and theory involved with his instrument and also instilled in him a passion for South American music, which was an important part of the maestro’s repertoire at the time. Marco also studied with other maestri like Patrice Graff (otherwise known as “Tito”), Jorge Cardoso at a specialisation course in classical guitar and other specialisation courses arranged by maestro Marco Meloni, the director of “la Nuova Accademia”. When he was sixteen, Marco began to play in bands as their solo guitarist, moving from one genre to another. This experience enabled him to learn more and more styles of music and taught him to appreciate the pleasure of performing for an audience, something that he adores. In 1994 Marco won a regional competition for electric guitars (solo 6 corde) by presenting improvised tunes for the guitar and a beautiful composition by guitarist Joe Satriani (Midnight). Marco performed with groups like Slamina and Wizard but it was Axioma that had considerable success with the public and also some journalists who wrote some interesting articles about them. Axioma’s musical genre was barely acceptable in Sardinia and was practically censored due to the band’s “Rock” style. However, thanks to their fans and concerts dedicated to Rock and Metal music, they were still able to perform their repertoire and produced their own CD. Axioma featured Marco Esu at the guitar, Giovanni Serra at the bass, Giuseppe Melis on drums and Emanuele Pittau was the singer and responsible for lyrics. Fabrizio Melas had been the band’s first drummer and it was with him that the band was initially formed. Marco took up his solo career again in 1996, setting his dear friend, song-writer and singer, Simone Uteri’s lyrics to music. Together with Simone, Marco was able to sing in various venues and musical festivals and some favourable articles were written about their artistic musical achievements and poetic work. Marco and Simone then formed another band, which they called S.A.A.S.D.N.A. The band, which specialised in experimental music, featured Andrea Ruggeri on drums and Stefano Porceddu on bass and were later joined by Emanuele Contis on the saxophone, Matteo Muntoni on the bass and Valentina Urban as the singer and on the violoncello. They performed the drummer’s compositions, which were arranged by the band. At the same time, Marco decided to also perform in the “Marco Esu Duo”, which participated in the Sant’Anna Arresi International Jazz Festival, one of the most important jazz events in Sardinia. Marco then worked with fashion designer, Zigno (who he respects and admires for his brilliance) and with him, he was able to perform his compositions live on television and in many other fashion parades with Sardinian designers of haute couture and famous models. It was thanks to the fashion parades that Marco was also able to work with the great Sardinian painter, Sergio Putzu, who is very interested in social problems and the maintenance of popular traditions. With all these experiences behind him, Marco then worked with the on-line newspaper, Capitanata.it and wrote a number of articles for their music section. The Internet proved to be invaluable for him in publicising his most recent work during September 2003. After an initial presentation period on their site, Marco signed a contract with Sabino Mogavero at Idyllium s.n.c., who found him ideal for his style of publishing. At the same time, his involvement with Italian sites like Jazzitalia.net and “Portare la musica - a group of young and famous Italian musicians, bound by the aim of offering music, a gift they themselves received, to those who would otherwise not have access to it. Offering high-level concerts to the disabled, the ill, elderly people, inmates, children in need, we try to contribute in destroying the walls of prejudice and selfishness and to realise an exchange of experiences and communication.” also helped him to learn a great deal and to raise his profile. Marco’s new CD was completed after this period and he called it “U.S.E. Angiola”. The CD features ten classic guitar tracks in various styles. The CD’s success enables him, together with his publisher at Idyllium, to obtain an international recording contract with Australian record producing company, Blue Pie Productions. It is thanks to its CEO, Damien Reilly, that the CD will be released in various countries, like Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Canada and Italy. The CD already appears on many soundtracks in Australia. Marco has many plans for the future, including a new CD and more musical and artistic publications. Autor Marco Esu Traslation by Adriana F.
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