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Söllscher, who will perform a Bach programme on his 11-string Bolin guitar. Popular fusion and jazz musician Mike Stern, who has played with icons such as Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius, will also attend. The audience can expect an exceptional show by jazz trio The Great Guitars, with Martin Taylor, Ulf Wakenius and Robin Nolan. One of the most renowned flamenco composers, Vicente Amigo, is another top artist in the line-up, his band mixing traditional flamenco and new impressions. American rock photographer Henry Diltz will also appear with his exhibition of photos. Diltz was the official photographer at Woodstock in 1969, and has been celebrated for his album covers, festival photos and shots of rock and pop stars in the ’60s and ’70s. A musician himself, Diltz will reveal the true stories behind the pictures of some of the world’s biggest artists. “This is a fantastic part of the programme. Diltz is an icon – a living legend!” says Pontvik.
Celebrating young talents... Young musicians, guitarists in all styles, will also have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a jury during the International Young Talent Competition. The competition is open to guitarists from around the world up to the age of 25, and the three finalists will get the chance to perform during the festival.
explains, “this is a great venue to gain inspiration and knowledge, and be part of creating music history.” The beautiful setting of Uppsala, combined with one of Sweden’s foremost music venues and the diversity of performers and young talents, without doubt contributes to the strength and success of the festival.
Swedish fingerstylist guitarist Gabriella Quevedo won the competition two years ago and will perform as a special guest together with the festival programme’s youngest musician, the famous 17-yearold South Korean YouTube star, Sungha Jung, in an exclusive show. ...in Uppsala - an inspiring place Uppsala is best known for its 15th century university and its cathedral, but the city also offers visitors beautiful surroundings, great restaurants, museums and shopping. In 2007, the new Concert Hall was opened, a magnificent building and first-class establishment that offers a spectacular view of the city. As Pontvik
Uppsala Botanical Garden. Photo: Uppsala Castle
Uppsala International Guitar Festival 2014 line-up: Jennifer Batten Band, USA Mike Stern Band, USA Anoushka Shankar, UK Berta Rojas, Paraguay The Great Guitars: Martin Taylor, UK; Ulf Wakenius, Sweden; Robin Nolan, Holland Vicente Amigo Band, Spain Göran Söllscher, Sweden Analia Rego, Argentina Aniello Desiderio, Italy Sungha Jung, South Korea Henry Diltz, USA (rock photographer)
WIN TICKETS to the festival! Write to Uppsala International Guitar Festival, tell them what you think of it and which is Legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz will share his pictures and stories. Photo: Paul Zollo
Jennifer Batten, previously Michael Jackson's lead guitarist, is one of this year's highlights. Press photo
your favourite artist in this year’s line-up, and you are automatically in with a chance to win tickets for the concerts with Shankar, Jennifer Batten and Vicente Amigo. Send your email to
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For more information, please visit: www.uppsalagitarrfestival.se The Guitar Fair is also taking place during the festival. Photo: Uppsala International Guitar Festival
Steve Vai and founder Klaus Pontvik opening last year’s festival. Photo: Bob Rose
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