Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Guitar Concerto - Super Star Sound


Liner Notes:
Harald Winkler was born in Villach (Austria) on May 31st, 1947. His father was a violinist, and it was, therefore, not surprising that his son showed interest in music very early in his life. Contrary to his parents’ hopes, however, he did not want to learn the violin but preferred the guitar. At the age of six he was sent to a college of music to learn the violin as main-subject and the guitar as a second subject.
He progressed so well that at the age of twelve he already gave his first violin concerto. He went on to the State Conservatorium and was the youngest member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra.
At the age of seventeen, whilst serving in the army, he belonged to the Music Corps in Kaernten as percussionist and after that wanted to see the world.
He joined a very good Combo and travelled the whole of Europe. In 1969 he took part in a Young Talent Contest of the Z.D.F. in which he was the only instrumental soloist among the finalists. Far more important, famous Max Greger who had arranged the musical background of this event was so impressed by this young solo-guitarist that he engaged him straight away for his band. Harald Winkler is now a very much sought-after artist as studio guitarist and as soloist at great Gala Evenings. He also writes his own music, texts and many special arrangements.
It is far above average talent, combined with solid musical training, if an instrument is mastered to such a degree and with such perfection as his guitar by Harald Winkler.

2 comments:

  1. How do you not get into trouble with copyright?
    I actually have many of these albums on vinyl which is what lead me here. I'd also like to share interesting music but too scared to do it for copyright reasons.
    Thanks

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  2. Hi Agent 86, thanks for your comment. I often think about copyright. Some blogs have a disclamer informing copyright holders to request audio to be taken down if required. I would be happy to do that if asked to. On the other hand, I have had a lot of positive and interesting feedback from people. Don't be scared. Nik

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