 There are many great guitarists in the
world, and if you were to ask anyone to name a great guitarist
they’d probably rattle off one of the following: Jimi Hendrix,
Eric Clapton, or Mark Knopfler, and rightly so too.
The name of Antonio Forcione should be on that list.
I have seen plenty of people play the
guitar. Antonio
Forcione “plays” the guitar.
He uses every part of the instrument, and can be his own
percussion section. However,
this time he is backed up with another three musicians of supreme
quality.
With a percussionist, cellist, and a
rhythm guitarist (if they’re reading this then I apologise for
not remembering their names) accompanying Antonio you could be
forgiven for thinking that he will just concentrate on his guitar
playing. However, Mr
Forcione has enough opportunity to showcase his mesmerising
talents, whilst the other members are given a much-deserved
respite.
This isn’t completely Antonio’s show
though, as each of the others are given the opportunity to
showcase their talents, be it going head-to-head with Antonio, or
playing the lead instrument in the current composition.
Without a doubt, The Antonio Forcione
Quartet is my highlight of the Fringe, and I defy anyone not to be
impressed by the musicians on display.
Hopefully, I can catch it again before Tuesday as I can’t
wait until next year, and I fear that the CDs that I bought after
the show will have worn out by next August.
David Young
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