Classical Evening: Laurent Boutros & Nicola Montella

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C. W. Obels Plads 5,
Aalborg

Classical Evening: Laurent Boutros & Nicola Montella

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Nicola Montella: Nicola Montella is one of his generation's most prominent classical guitarists. The prizewinning Italian musician has built up an extensive international career with concerts at leading festivals in Europe, Asia and the rest of the world, including a successful tour of China. He has collaborated with acclaimed orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and has won great recognition for his virtuoso playing, his musical depth and his nuanced artistic expression. Montella is professor of classical guitar at the conservatoire "D. Cimarosa" in Avellino, Italy, and his recordings are released on respected labels such as Brilliant Classics and Camerà Musique. The CD Sonata has been played on Italian radio stations such as RAI Radio 3, Radio Vaticana and Radio Popolare. As the winner of a long list of international competitions, in 2015 he received the prestigious La Chitarra d'Oro as the year's most promising young international guitarist. Critics have highlighted his outstanding technical mastery, sensitivity and tonal clarity, and his concerts delight audiences with passion, elegance and artistic presence alike. The audience can look forward to a concert experience at the highest international level, where virtuosity and musical commitment go hand in hand. Laurent Boutros: Laurent Boutros is a French guitarist and composer with a special passion for musical traditions from the Mediterranean region, Armenia and the Caucasus. Inspired by, among other things, flamenco, Brazilian and Argentine music, he has developed a unique style that unites the rhythms and sound worlds of different cultures. He has toured internationally and collaborated with acclaimed musicians from jazz, Iranian and Indian musical traditions. Since 2003 he has led his own trio, and he is also artistic director of the guitar festival Nuits Musicales de Cieux in France. Admission: Advance sale/presale: kr. 100,- + fee At the entrance/at the door: kr. 150,- Students and young people under 18 have free admission, thanks to sponsorship from Budolfi Kirke.