Nacht Der Gitarren
feat. Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), Alexandra Whittingham (England), Elodie Bouny (France/Bolivia), Lucas Imbiriba (Brazil)

The "Nacht Der Gitarren" brings together the world's best guitarists for a festival tour (four musicians each time), where they present their latest original compositions as well as cover versions. For each tour, "Nacht Der Gitarren" introduces a new lineup of guitar luminaries to create this very special evening with solo, duet, and quartet performances, highlighting the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. The festival is exciting not only because various cultures meet but also because younger artists encounter more experienced musicians. This mix is what makes these concerts brilliant. Fans of the acoustic guitar always get their money's worth here; they discover new talents or interesting established artists every time.

https://nachtdergitarren.com

LULO REINHARDT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BdQu9H8SGw
Lulo Reinhardt, with this name, you associate world music, Latin-Swing, a guitar virtuoso with unmistakable roots. He was born on October 12, 1961, in Koblenz, and comes from the famous Reinhardt family, like his two uncles Dawelie Reinhardt and Schnuckenack Reinhardt. Lulo Reinhardt grows up in the tradition of the Sinti, where the music of Django Reinhardt plays a significant role. Inspired by his father Bawo Reinhardt's record collection, Lulo was deeply influenced even at the age of 5. This collection included music from Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell to The Shadows. His first guitar teacher and mentor, until his death in 2013, was his father. Lulo Reinhardt played for over 20 years in the family band, the Mike Reinhardt Sextet. At 12, he had his first performance as a rhythm guitarist, later also as a bassist until 1993. In 1993, he founded the band I Gitanos with his father Bawo Reinhardt and his cousin Bavo Dége. The band's success is reflected in live concerts with big names of the 90s such as TOTO, Marla Glenn, and Andreas Vollenweider in 1995 at 'Rock gegen Hass' in Lengenau, Switzerland, with 60,000 spectators. Proud of their roots, the band recorded three CDs in their own language, Romnes.
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Alexandra Whittingham - https://youtu.be/WeWHWq_Z24I?si=Rl642oYquWMY9cSr

Described by The Guardian as "a young virtuoso of the 21st century," Alexandra Whittingham's creative spirit reshapes classical music and defies conventions.

At the age of 16, she began filming her performances of popular guitar repertoire as a personal project, quickly building a large fanbase with over 56 million views worldwide. After signing an exclusive contract with Decca Classics, recordings continue to play an important role in Alexandra's career. Her debut album "My European Journey," released in 2021, was called "an outstanding debut" by BBC Music Magazine. The album combines Alexandra's passion for romantic guitar music with her love for discovering lesser-known composers. The recording led to her being chosen as one of the "Rising Star" artists of 2022.

Alexandra recently performed at events such as the Cayman Islands Arts Festival, the South by Southwest Festival in Texas, and the Rome Guitar Expo last year. Upcoming highlights include a 40-date North American tour in early 2025, followed by solo and chamber music evenings in the UK and Canada.

Alexandra began her studies at Chetham's School of Music at the age of eleven, where she now teaches alongside her former professor. She received a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies. During her time at the academy, she was awarded the Timothy Gilson Guitar Prize, a diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, and the Regency Award for outstanding achievement.

Alexandra is excited to be an Augustine Strings artist and plays a guitar by Christopher Dean.
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ELODIE BOUNY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWrscuHEcQ8
Elodie Bouny is a guitarist, composer, producer, orchestrator, and teacher.
As the daughter of a Bolivian mother and a French father, she grew up in Paris, where she completed her classical studies focused on classical guitar at the Conservatoire de Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris).
She received her diploma in 2001 with the highest honors.
She then studied with Pablo Márquez at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg.
This second study was completed in 2005 with the D.E.M. (Diploma of Musical Studies). During these years of study, she supplemented her education with numerous masterclasses with prominent figures and attended courses on South American music, including several months of courses at the National Folklore Conservatory in Buenos Aires under the direction of guitarist Juan Falú.
She holds a Master's degree in Music Education from the School of Music of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2012) and a Ph.D. in Creative Processes from the same institution (2019). During her studies, she received awards at several international festivals.
In 2013, her master's thesis was published by New Academic Editions under the title "Classically Trained Guitarist and Popularly Trained Guitarist: An Investigation of the Differences in Musical Training" (ISBN 978-3-639-68569-5).
She performs at festivals and concert series in Brazil and abroad as a soloist or as an instrumentalist in other projects. She is a member of the boards of important competitions such as the "Guitar Without Borders Competition" of the Assad Festival, the "BDMG Instrumental Competition," the "Alliance Française Singing Competition," the "Certamen Miguel Llobet" (Spain), and the "Novas Competition," which she has been organizing since 2012.
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Lucas Imbiriba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azzc5odj9V4
is a Brazilian guitarist and songwriter known for his unique arrangements of popular songs for solo guitar.
He began playing the guitar at the age of 10 and won first prize at the national Brazilian guitar competition "Souza Lima" just 5 years later. This earned him a full scholarship to study at the major music universities in Barcelona, Spain, and Nuremberg, Germany.
During his studies, he received over 10 awards at music and classical guitar competitions in Europe. During this time, he mastered both classical and flamenco guitar and performed solo concerts and concerts with orchestras in more than 20 countries around the globe. At this point, he felt it was time for a new musical journey.
In search of a new path, Lucas released two rock albums as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In 2011, he released the first album titled "Lucas Cesar Expedition," which led to a tour along the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy with his former rock band. Two years later, he released a second rock album titled "Change of Plans," in which he mixed rock music with various musical styles such as classical, flamenco, and Brazilian rhythms. This last album was a wake-up call for Lucas to move back to Brazil and explore his musical roots.
Back in Brazil, he began performing with various local music groups in 2013 while continuing to tour in Europe and Russia, performing in major concert halls and as a soloist with major philharmonic orchestras. In the meantime, a new understanding of his relationship with the guitar and music itself developed in his mind and soul.
In 2020, Lucas Imbiriba went viral on YouTube with his fingerstyle and acoustic versions of songs such as Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin), Desperado (Los Lobos), and Hotel California (The Eagles), reaching over 20 million views in less than a year.
In 2021, he released a new album titled "Epic Journey," on which he played 10 outstanding arrangements of world-famous film melodies, classic rock songs, and original songs for guitar.
In 2023, after the pandemic, he was invited to present his new album in Europe and to tour in England, Germany, Portugal, Norway (Larvik Guitar Festival), and France at the prestigious Patrimonio Guitar Festival.
In the same year, Lucas was invited as the lead guitarist for the Yusuf Cat Stevens Band and toured Germany, Italy, Spain, and England. The tour ended with a performance on the Pyramid Stage of the legendary Glastonbury Festival, where he played in front of 200,000 people. The show was broadcast live by BBC London.
Lucas is currently known worldwide for his spectacular and breathtaking guitar performances that combine the fire of flamenco guitar, the percussive rhythms of Latin America, the lyrical melodies of classical music, and the power of rock'n'roll.

Doors: 20:00