Paolo Schianchi
Solo Guitar
Paolo Schianchi is an out-of-the-ordinary musician and performer, able to master all existing variations of the guitar, from the Renaissance lute to electric guitars, to unique instruments which he has created. Among them, a 49-string guitar he personally designed, made specially for him.
With four Degrees in Music and Communications, he was the first Artist in Residence in the history of Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. He was also the first solo guitarist to perform at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
“Most Outstanding Musicians and Incredible Talent” – Charlie Rapino
“That was the MOST amazing piece of genius I’ve ever seen. I saw it three times already, and it brought me to tears” – Fabio Gasperini
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Program Highlights
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Classical
Johan Sebastian Bach – Prelude BWV 1007 on classical guitar
Giuseppe Verdi – Potpourri -
Blues & Jazz
Robert Johnson – Cross Road Blues on voice, blues harp & resonator guitar
Muddy Waters – Can’t Be Satisfied on voice, blues harp & resonator guitar
Antonio Carlos Jobin – Girl from Ipanema/Black Orpheus on hollow body jazz guitar -
Pop & Rock
Lennon/McCartney – Come Together on 49-string guitar
Michael Jackson – Medley on 49-string guitar
Paul Simon – Kathy’s Song on 49-string guitar
Bob Dylan – The Girl from the North Coutry on 49 string guitar
Jimi Hendrix – Improvisation/Variations on electric guitar
Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb on electric guitar
Carlos Santana – Black Magic Woman on electric guitar
Lucio Dalla – Caruso/O Sole Mio on various guitars
Tech Overview
- Sound: House Sound + some ACS equipment w/ local tech to run sound
- Piano: Not required
- Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
- Video: Video projection if available
- Hospitality: Hot Meal for 1
