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| Philippe Bertaud Combines Technique and Creativity |
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Angeles Chronicle |
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When you're as good a guitarist as Philippe Bertaud, it's hard to avoid using fast fingers as a musical weapon. And Philippe has sometimes been guilty of precisely that, relying heavily upon his astonishing virtuosity rather than the richness of his musical imagination. But in his late set at "La Luneria" Tuesday, in the opening of a two-night run, Philippe managed to use virtually all of his creative skills. The numerous guitar fans in the audience were, of course, mostly impressed by the passages in which he revealed his dazzling technique. At 32, he bas an incredible high, hard fastball, and every dramatic delivery was greeted with cheers and shouts from the crowd. Philippe Bertaud is about much more than fast playing, having matured into a far more complete artist. And that maturity was apparent in his own compositions - some from his latest album "Le Chant d'Ossanha" - ins his attraction to and use of a wide array of music elements from around the world, in his own occasionally qpare and thoughful soloing, and in his enthusiastic, playful interaction with the audience. Great Philippe Bertaud ! Philippe Bertaud at "La Luneria" friday. 10351 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Beverly Glen) Los Angeles CA 90025 $ 32 cover today |
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