Crossing Strings (AT)

 

Crossing Strings is an Austrian crossover guitar duo, consisting of classical guitarist and instrumental teacher Carina Maria Linder and fingerstyle guitarist and founder of the Vienna Fingerstyle Festival Markus Schlesinger. With their debut album „Intersections", the duo has propelled itself to the top of the European fingerpicking scene (Concerto 6/22) and tours with concerts as well as guitar workshops through Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary and Australia. In "Intersections," the Classical Fingerstyle Guitar Duo presents original compositions, self-arranged classical, jazzy, and pop evergreen pieces, and two voices that uniquely complement each other in their colors.

 

From Intersections To Interwoven

 

With their first album "Intersections," the crossover guitar duo catapulted itself "to the top of the European fingerpicking scene" (Concerto 6/22). Following an extensive tour of Australia in 2024, their new program "Interwoven" is now emerging — the duo's current project, which is evolving into a new album. "Interwoven" because here, the intertwined stories and experiences of the two guitarists, Carina Maria Linder (classical guitar, vocals) and Markus Schlesinger (fingerstyle guitar, vocals), are at the forefront.

While in their debut work they still met at their stylistic and musical crossroads, their music can now be described as woven... woven into a completely new style that blurs the boundaries of classical, jazz, and world music, creating its own musical universe. During their first tour of Australia, the musicians were inspired by the idea that only through the interconnectedness and exchange of individual identities can they become a fruitful and constructive whole, and they decided to dedicate a whole album to this concept. Along the way, Linder and Schlesinger present both new and old songs — so, from Intersections to Interwoven!

 

Guitar Workshop with Crossing Strings (AT)

 

3-hour guitar workshop for beginners as well as advanced players with Austrian fingerstyle guitarist and composer Markus Schlesinger and classical guitarist and instrumental pedagogue Carina Maria Linder. The course is designed for guitarists who have never encountered fingerstyle and classical guitar, as well as for those who already have experience in these areas. In this workshop, sequentially and progressively, topics will include simple folk accompaniment, arrangements of well-known jazz and pop songs, pieces and techniques in classical as well as Spanish/South American styles, up to groovy compositions in open tunings and percussive techniques. The guitar workshop is open for all ages & skill levels - please bring your own guitar, tuner, music stand & joy of playing!

Depending on individual needs, instruction can be provided either in standard notation or tablature.

 

In this workshop, a completely new realm of guitar music opens up. A field where different styles such as fingerstyle and classical meet and blend into a new style. Open to beginners and advanced players with an interest in accompaniment as well as solo playing, this course develops, expands, and combines fundamental and newly discovered guitar techniques, broadening your versatility. 

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Topics range from timing, pulse, sound, and phrasing to exploring percussive sounds and integrating them into arrangements that are suitable for all skill levels, from simple to very advanced.  This workshop provides tools and ideas that you can freely incorporate into your own playing, allowing your unique style to emerge with a bit of courage and lots of creativity. Additionally, individual technical and ergonomic tips will be offered in a respectful manner, and all questions and wishes will be taken into account. Let’s create something new together!

 

For any further questions or wishes regarding the content please contact Carina & Markus: https://www.crossing-strings.com/contact