The "Night of the Guitars"
The "Nacht Der Gitarren" brings together the world's best guitarists for a festival tour (four musicians each), where they perform their latest original compositions and cover versions. For each tour, "Nacht Der Gitarren" presents a new line-up of guitar luminaries to create this very special evening of solo, duet and quartet performances, highlighting the virtuosity and diversity within the acoustic guitar world. The festival is exciting because not only do different cultures meet here, but younger artists also come up against more experienced musicians. It is precisely this mixture that makes these concerts so brilliant. Fans of the acoustic guitar always get their money's worth here, getting to know new talents or interesting established artists every time.
Minnie Marks is an Australian guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist known for her explosive live performances. With virtuoso guitar technique, powerful vocals and her foot drum setup, she creates an impressive wall of sound on her own. She has won several awards, most recently "Musician of the Year" in 2025. After years of touring and several albums, she is considered an unstoppable force on the scene. Her upcoming album promises to be another highlight and underlines her energetic, cross-genre musical direction.
Roxane Elfasci is a Paris-based classical guitarist, trained at the Pôle Supérieur de Paris. In addition to degrees in performance and musicology, she holds a teaching diploma. She has released several albums, including Hommage à Debussy and Poésie Française, which have received international acclaim. Her project GLASS GAZE reinterprets works by Philip Glass. Elfasci regularly performs at renowned festivals, is present on the radio and is also active as an arranger, author and music teacher.
Niwel Tsumbu is a guitarist born in the Congo and living in Ireland, who combines jazz, classical music, rumba, rock and folk with his virtuoso playing style. His music combines emotional depth with complex, global fusion. He has worked with artists such as Sinéad O'Connor and contributed to a Grammy-winning album. Influenced by Congolese music and Western classical music, he has developed a unique style. Today he is an internationally sought-after musician, teacher and live performer with a worldwide stage presence.
André Cavalcante is a Brazilian guitarist, producer and fingerstyle virtuoso. Trained at the University of Rio de Janeiro, he established himself as a successful music producer and has worked with labels such as Universal and Sony as well as well-known artists. His work has received several Grammy nominations. As a solo artist, he inspires with complex guitar arrangements and millions of YouTube views. His interpretations of well-known songs as well as new projects, including international collaborations, underline his musical versatility and innovative strength.
