Next show: Brussels, Tue 20 Oct
A polished, nostalgic classical artist.
Known as one of the most active guitarist from his generation, the multiple prize winner Antoine Moriniere is invited to play solo concerts and concertos all around the world. During his career, Antoine has played in chamber music with phenomenal artists such as Thibaut Garcia, Philippe Bernold, Raphaël Sévère, Manon Galy, Marianne Piketty, Fatma Saïd, Hanna Salzenstein, Joséphine Olech, Raphaël Feuillatre, Gabriel Bianco. Interested in contemporary music, he collaborates with several composers like the japanese composer Rikako Watanabe, Raphaël Sévère, Léo Brouwer, Jean Frédéric Neuburger. 10 years ago, Antoine started to play in a guitar duo with Thibaut Garcia. They played baroque music from Bach, Couperin, Rameau, Scarlatti in multiple concerts. Since 3 years, they are touring a new project with the “Goldberg Variations” transcription from J.S.Bach on new twins guitars specially made for this piece by Hugo Cuvillier. Always looking for new repertoire, Antoine started to play with world music artists such as Sami Yusuf, Ballaké Cissoko, Nabyla Man in several places such as the “World sacred music festival” in Fès (Morocco) or the “Tanweer Festival” in Dubai. He also started a new project “Labyrinthe Baroque” with the Iranian mezzo-soprano Anousha Nazari mixing the sound from ancient occidental music with old oriental music from Maraghi.
Antoine Morinière plays classical guitar music, specializing in intricate baroque transcriptions and contemporary classical repertoire.
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His notable projects include a celebrated recording of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations arranged for two guitars released on Warner Classics, alongside diverse cross-cultural collaborations.