International Guitar Night (IGN), the world’s premier touring guitar festival, brings together four gifted performers for its 24th anniversary tour stop at Massey Theatre on January 25th.
Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of music, solos, duets, and acoustic mastery featuring the amazing acoustic rock interpreter Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), whose latest invention, a custom triple necked guitar, is a viral sensation; the award-winning Thu Le (Vietnam) whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary; Marco Pereira (Brazil) the master composer and teacher, and Minnie Marks (Australia) the blazingly talented blues slide guitar wizard and singer who will be making her North American debut.
Italy’s Luca Stricagnoli is a world-renowned guitarist, and YouTube sensation, known for his innovative fingerstyle techniques and genre-blending musical arrangements. Stricagnoli’s performances includes playing up to 5 guitars at the same time, with a repertoire of contemporary rock, film scores and originals.
From Vietnam, Thu Le’s love affair with the guitar began at the age of four, thanks to her father. Thu entered the National Conservatory of Music in Hanoi at seven, the youngest ever student admitted. Her passion led her to countless critically acclaimed solo concerts worldwide. Playing music reflecting her cultural roots, she also includes classic and contemporary composers in her repertoire.
Brazilian living legend, Marco Pereira, has worked with superstars like Gal Costa, Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim and countless others. Through his exquisite interpretations and solo performances, he contributed significantly to the global appreciation of Brazilian guitar music. Pereira’s original compositions are considered modern masterpieces for classical guitar and his performances are marked by their emotional depth and technical brilliance.
Award-winning Minnie Marks is a dynamic force in Australian music with a global following. An exploding powerhouse of guitar talent and energy with a fearless approach to performance that includes accompanying herself on drums while playing guitar. She effortlessly blends blues, rock and roots music into a style uniquely her own.
International Guitar Night takes the stage January 25, 2024 at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster. Tickets are available online at masseytheatre.com