Antonio Mascolo, a renowned classical guitarist and composer from Naples, Italy, is a leading artist of the 21st century. Known for his exceptional technique, Antonio combines a rich, powerful guitar sound with deeply emotive, soulful music that leaves a lasting impression on his audience.
“Toca la guitarra como un tigre” (Angel Romero)
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"From an early age, Antonio drew inspiration from musical legends like Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett, whose innovative approaches to music deeply influenced him. Among guitarists, the artistry of Paco de Lucia and John Williams played a pivotal role in shaping his classical guitar technique.
This diverse musical background naturally led him to explore the dialogue between different genres in his compositions. Through his performances on the classical guitar, Antonio seamlessly blends cultures and conveys a spirit of openness and creativity to his audience.
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“Antonio Mascolo riesce a operare contaminazioni tra generi e ritmi molto diversi, segno di un’apertura a tutto campo che gli permette incursioni in culture apparentemente molto lontane e difformi.” (Marco Tullio Giordana) |
Antonio Mascolo’s performances showcase a diverse range of music, blending his original compositions with improvisations, alongside classical, modern guitar repertoire, and tango. He is an active performer, appearing as a soloist, and collaborating in chamber music and jazz ensembles.
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All in all, Antonio’s passion for music can be just summarized by the famous saying of pianist Keith Jarrett “Music is where the heart is”, which simply expresses his own attitude toward music. |