Dave Flynn - Short Guitarist Bio
Described as 'a masterful guitarist' Dave Flynn has gained international recognition as a guitarist and composer across many styles.
He has developed a unique style which draws on his experience in many different music styles including classical, folk, jazz and popular music. He is a prize-winning classical guitarist and keen chamber musician having performed with such groups as The Crash Ensemble, The Cosmopolitan Guitar Quartet and The Dublin Guitar Quartet. In this capacity he has premièred works by composers including Michael Gordon, Roland Dyens, Kevin Volans and Philip Glass.
Flynn has performed at festivals including The Nuertingen International Guitar Festival, The Guitar Festival of Ireland, The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival and The Masters of Tradition Festival.
Flynn’s most recent CD release, Contemporary Traditional Irish Guitar, showcasing his skills a guitarist and interpreter of traditional Irish music, has received wide critical acclaim.
‘In an era dominated by fret-burning virtuosity, gently persuasive releases such as this are a rare and precious resource’ – Paul Fowles (Classical Guitar Magazine).
‘Listening to his light and sensitive touch, it becomes clear that he is a very fine player who has thorough understanding of the subtle nuances of Irish fiddle tunes. Dave Flynn is a masterful guitarist.’ - Tom Druckenmiller (Sing Out! Magazine)
Dave's plans in 2012 include an album of his complete works for solo guitar and a summer tour of Germany with the German guitarist Hilke Billerbeck.
He has developed a unique style which draws on his experience in many different music styles including classical, folk, jazz and popular music. He is a prize-winning classical guitarist and keen chamber musician having performed with such groups as The Crash Ensemble, The Cosmopolitan Guitar Quartet and The Dublin Guitar Quartet. In this capacity he has premièred works by composers including Michael Gordon, Roland Dyens, Kevin Volans and Philip Glass.
Flynn has performed at festivals including The Nuertingen International Guitar Festival, The Guitar Festival of Ireland, The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival and The Masters of Tradition Festival.
Flynn’s most recent CD release, Contemporary Traditional Irish Guitar, showcasing his skills a guitarist and interpreter of traditional Irish music, has received wide critical acclaim.
‘In an era dominated by fret-burning virtuosity, gently persuasive releases such as this are a rare and precious resource’ – Paul Fowles (Classical Guitar Magazine).
‘Listening to his light and sensitive touch, it becomes clear that he is a very fine player who has thorough understanding of the subtle nuances of Irish fiddle tunes. Dave Flynn is a masterful guitarist.’ - Tom Druckenmiller (Sing Out! Magazine)
Dave's plans in 2012 include an album of his complete works for solo guitar and a summer tour of Germany with the German guitarist Hilke Billerbeck.
