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Guitarist Ferenc Snétberger’s new solo recording In Concert is reviewed on a US website ‘In Concert’ is the guitarist’s ECM debut, recorded in October 2013 live at the spacious Listz Academy, Grand Hall in Budapest and a staggering but absolutely melodic display of his capabilities […] Snetberger is masterful at blending improvisation and composition seamlessly, and integrating his wide array of influences into a borderless whole […] ‘In Concert’ is fantastic, and engaging for its entirety, the wonderful recording quality helps capture the spacious acoustic sound of the hall. Amazing sound pictures are created by the notes Snetberger plays, and it will be exciting to see where he goes next with his other groups. C. J. Shearn, Jazz Views UK review Snétberger really is the complete guitarist, with classical baroque, Brazilian, Flamenco, jazz, tango and free styles all secure under his fingertips. His tone is immaculate, the recording sound sublime and the sense of relaxation and freedom along with such lightly-worn virtuosity makes this a thoroughly absorbing and pleasure-filled hour of music. Peter Bacon, The Jazz Breakfast US review Here’s a gorgeous album by guitarist Ference Snetberger, who’s caught in a concert at Budapest’s Franz Liszt Academy of Music. He plays classical guitar here, and uses it in a variety of luscious moods. None of the titles are given a title, simply numbered as a “part” of a great whole. Rich classic sounds in “1”, rich Spanish fragrances in “3”, a dancing samba in “4” and hints of flamenco in “5” all include patience in his picking, strumming and touch. Wonderful spaciousness on the dreamy “8” , with the entire concert making you want to create your own impressionistic titles. A joy to the ears. George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly US review It’s easy to hear the influence of Jim Hall in Snétberger’s more straight-ahead jazz playing, and it’s tempting at times to compare him to former ECM guitarist Pat Metheny, another Hall acolyte. But Snétberger’s command of flamenco, Gypsy jazz, and other syles, his ability to stitch these together so seamlessly, and the deceptively effortless manner in which he plays make it clear that this is a singular talent. Greg Cahill, Acoustic Guitar
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Ferenc Snetberger Biography
Born in 1957 in northern Hungary, guitarist/composer Ferenc Snétberger was the youngest son of a family of musicians. Early on his father, a guitar player also, became his role model. Snétberger studied classical music and jazz guitar. Today he is best known for his art of improvising and his crossing of stylistic borders. His music is inspired by the Roma tradition of his home country, Brazilian music and flamenco as well as classical guitar playing and jazz. He made numerous albums as a leader, co-leader and sideman and has toured all over Europe as well as Japan, Korea, India and the United States.
In 1995 he composed his Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, "In Memory of My People", on the occasion the fiftieth year following the end of the holocaust. Inspired by melodies of the gypsy tradition, the concerto is a powerful statement against human suffering. It has been performed by the composer himself with chamber orchestras in Hungary, Italy and Germany and also at the New York UN headquarters (International Holocaust Memorial Day, 2007).
Ferenc Snétberger performed Luciano Berio's Sequenza XI (for solo guitar) as well as concertos with orchestra by Vivaldi, Rodrigo, and John McLaughlin. He also wrote music for film and theater. On stage he performed with David Friedman, Dhafer Youssef, James Moody, Trilok Gurtu, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Bobby McFerrin and others. In 2002 Snétberger was appointed freeman of his birth town and two years later received the Hungarian Order of Merit. In 2005 he was awarded the Liszt Ferenc Prize in Budapest.
In 2004 Snétberger founded his new trio with legendary Norwegian bass player Arild Andersen and Norway-based Italian drummer/percussionist Paolo Vinaccia. With natural ease and on the highest level the three of them bring together choice compositions, technical skills, improvisational drive and musical fantasy. Released in fall 2005, their debut album "Nomad" was greeted with enthusiasm by critics and listeners.
In the same year Snétberger's performance with Bobby McFerrin at the Veszprém summer festival (Hungary) was recorded for the DVD "Snétberger live" (solo / duo with McFerrin / trio "Nomad"). In summer 2007 Snétberger was invited by McFerrin for further duo concerts in Germany and Spain.
Snétberger's cooperation with Markus Stockhausen started in 1999 with "Landscapes", a duo suite recorded for Snétbergers album "For My People". In three movements the musicians immediately create a language of their own showing their talents in an amazing way. "They come along lightly and yet filled with melancholy - and they give the impression that one day they simply HAD to meet in order to make this music happen. You can't help but hope this cooperation will be continued soon," Ralf v.d. Kellen wrote in Intro magazine. Eight years later during which Snétberger and Stockhausen have further been stimulating each other artistically, their duo album "Streams" finally proves their development.
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A gitárművész és zeneszerző egy zenész család tagjaként 1957-ben Salgótarjánban született. Már gyermekkorában édesapja volt a példaképe, aki szintén gitározott. Snétberger klasszikus zenét és jazzgitárt tanult. Ma főként improvizációs művészetének és műfajokat átlépő játékának köszönhetően ismert. Repertoárját hazájának roma hagyományai, a brazil zene és a flamenco épp úgy inspirálja, mint a klasszikus gitár és a jazz. Számos szólóalbuma jelent meg, és több albumon működik közre partnerként. Végigkoncertezte Európát, fellépett Japánban, Koreában, Indiában és az USÁ-ban.
Read MoreIn 1995 he composed his Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, "In Memory of My People", on the occasion the fiftieth year following the end of the holocaust. Inspired by melodies of the gypsy tradition, the concerto is a powerful statement against human suffering. It has been performed by the composer himself with chamber orchestras in Hungary, Italy and Germany and also at the New York UN headquarters (International Holocaust Memorial Day, 2007).
Ferenc Snétberger performed Luciano Berio's Sequenza XI (for solo guitar) as well as concertos with orchestra by Vivaldi, Rodrigo, and John McLaughlin. He also wrote music for film and theater. On stage he performed with David Friedman, Dhafer Youssef, James Moody, Trilok Gurtu, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Bobby McFerrin and others. In 2002 Snétberger was appointed freeman of his birth town and two years later received the Hungarian Order of Merit. In 2005 he was awarded the Liszt Ferenc Prize in Budapest.
In 2004 Snétberger founded his new trio with legendary Norwegian bass player Arild Andersen and Norway-based Italian drummer/percussionist Paolo Vinaccia. With natural ease and on the highest level the three of them bring together choice compositions, technical skills, improvisational drive and musical fantasy. Released in fall 2005, their debut album "Nomad" was greeted with enthusiasm by critics and listeners.
In the same year Snétberger's performance with Bobby McFerrin at the Veszprém summer festival (Hungary) was recorded for the DVD "Snétberger live" (solo / duo with McFerrin / trio "Nomad"). In summer 2007 Snétberger was invited by McFerrin for further duo concerts in Germany and Spain.
Snétberger's cooperation with Markus Stockhausen started in 1999 with "Landscapes", a duo suite recorded for Snétbergers album "For My People". In three movements the musicians immediately create a language of their own showing their talents in an amazing way. "They come along lightly and yet filled with melancholy - and they give the impression that one day they simply HAD to meet in order to make this music happen. You can't help but hope this cooperation will be continued soon," Ralf v.d. Kellen wrote in Intro magazine. Eight years later during which Snétberger and Stockhausen have further been stimulating each other artistically, their duo album "Streams" finally proves their development.
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A gitárművész és zeneszerző egy zenész család tagjaként 1957-ben Salgótarjánban született. Már gyermekkorában édesapja volt a példaképe, aki szintén gitározott. Snétberger klasszikus zenét és jazzgitárt tanult. Ma főként improvizációs művészetének és műfajokat átlépő játékának köszönhetően ismert. Repertoárját hazájának roma hagyományai, a brazil zene és a flamenco épp úgy inspirálja, mint a klasszikus gitár és a jazz. Számos szólóalbuma jelent meg, és több albumon működik közre partnerként. Végigkoncertezte Európát, fellépett Japánban, Koreában, Indiában és az USÁ-ban.
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