”Nangialai Nashir -one of the most awe-inspiring guitarists of the new generation.” Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung
Nangialai Nashir’s manner of planning his repertoire
and interpreting each individual composition clearly represents the approach
of the new generation of guitarists, for whom virtuosity and brilliance
are natural means of expressing the emotional range of the music. He delves
deeply into the works, their stylistics and composers, and prepares intensely
for his recitals to achieve an entertaining presentation of the music
to which the audience can relate. And this is not the only reason that
he has concert audiences listening with rapt attention to the most complex
contemporary compositions. Nangialai Nashir’s active participation
in various associations of instrumentalists and composers that include
activities such as debut performances, composition assignments, discussion
concerts and organization of festivals and concert series adds to his
expertise and experience.
”sovereign technique
and superior musical artistry…”
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the beginings...
Afghan and classical Indian music were the first to leave their mark on
Nangialai Nashir, born in Kunduz, Afghanistan. His first instrument was
the tabla. He taught himself to play the guitar and was initially interested
in jazz, rock and experimental music. Finally he began to concentrate
fully on classic guitar und studied with such reputable teachers as Roberto
Aussel (Argentina), Tadashi Sasaki (Japan) and Thomas Müller-Pering
(Germany). His degrees in Music Pedagogy, Artist Education and Concert
Artist were all awarded the highest marks (summa cum laude).
En route…
Awards at competitions such as the “Concurso Internacional de Guitarra,
Alhambra” in 1998 in Alcoy, Spain; the “Silesian Guitar Autumn”
in 1996 and 1994 in Tychy, Poland; and the “Ile de France”
in 1995 in Paris, France, were early evidence of Nangialai Nashir’s
musical and technical standards. Since the Alhambra award he has been
invited to play both in Spain and abroad on a regular basis. His ranking
as an international musician is documented by his work in solo recitals,
solo concerts with orchestra, evenings of chamber music ranging from duo
to quartet, activities on juries in international competitions and involvement
in radio and television productions. He has become one of the most original
and dazzling artists on the European guitar scene.
Forging new paths…
Through his excellent technique, his original interpretations, his repertoire
that is not restricted by any borders and the exciting dramaturgy characterizing
everything from the smallest detail to the overall picture, Nangialai
Nashir opens up new dimensions in classic guitar. Currently his repertoire
focuses on Spanish renaissance, French baroque, impressionism, contemporary
music and, as always, valuable collaboration with musicians from other
countries. The world premieres of many new compositions originating in
Europe and Asia were made possible thanks to this collaboration.
