Top guitarists from around the world will once again be appearing on the Massey Theatre stage.
International Guitar Night is returning to New Westminster for a new performance on Saturday, Jan. 28.
The show features four top acoustic guitarists from around the world: Lulo Reinhardt of Belgium, a legend in the world of gypsy jazz; Luca Stricagnoli, an innovative contemporary guitarist from Italy; composer-performer Chrystian Dozza of Brazil; and slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya of India.
Each guitarist will offer up solo performances in their own style, and they will also team up for duets and quartets.
A press release notes that all four guitarists are accomplished musicians.
Host Lulo Reinhardt is described as a “spontaneous and spirited” musician whose curiosity took him to Spain in search of flamenco roots and to South America to explore Latin jazz. He founded the Lulo Reinhardt Latin Swing Project, recording the group’s first CD to reflect his passion for Latin music.
Stricagnoli is on board for his North American debut after earning worldwide recognition for his unique style and non-conventional ways of playing the guitar.
Dozza, who is also making his North American debut, is one of the leading lights of the new generation of Brazilian instrumental musicians, known for both his composing and performing.
Bhattacharya is known as one of the best slide guitarists in India thanks to his creating the actual design of the instrument and for his talent and discipline.
International Guitar Night takes to the stage at 8 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets are $35 regular, $25 for students and seniors, or $10 for children under 12. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
