Guitar ace Pierre Bensusan plays Roncesvalles United Church, Oct 15

Guitarist Pierre Bensusan makes a rare Toronto appearance at Roncesvalles United Church on October 15th. 

Here's the scoop...

Acoustic guitar virtuoso Pierre Bensusan's 2020 North American tour was in full swing when the pandemic shut it down. He’s making up for lost time with an extensive North American tour that will bring him to the beautiful and intimate Roncesvalles United Church. Pierre Bensusan has, throughout his career and string of recordings, confirmed his place as an acoustic visionary who combines sensibility with shadings of ethereal jazz, pop, ethnic & classical melodies, with free and fusion playing styles. He is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. 

Born in French Algeria, Pierre Bensusan is an adventurer of unusual lands. He released his debut album Près de Paris in 1975 at the age of 17, winning the Grand Prix du Disque at the 1976 Montreux Festival in Switzerland. His almost “sacred” music is an intimate and orchestral hymn, a solocrossing on a multi-shell Lowden guitar subjected to the natural elements with sound molecules and finger pulp on an ebony fingerboard for open tuning - a unique and transparent technique - under the fingers of an adventurous pilgrim. Big emotion is guaranteed. 

"Pierre’s music gives me the shakes. No other guitarist shares his strange gifts of sophistication, accessibility, and downright joy. Even at its most complex, Pierre’s music only needs ears to be enjoyed."  - Leo Kottke

"One of the best acoustic guitarists on the planet. His passion and ability to express complex musicality and sensitivity is unsurpassed. Pierre Bensusan is an exquisite, unique, and passionate acoustical musical experience." - Acoustic Magazine, UK

Pierre Bensusan, Presented by Hugh’s Room Live

October 15, 2022 @ Roncesvalles United Church (214 Wright Ave)

Doors @ 7PM, Show @ 8PM

Tickets $35 + fees in advance at Eventbrite.

NOTE: THIS WILL BE A SOCIALLY-DISTANCED CONCERT. You will be seated with your group according to how many tickets you purchase. Feel free to bring a cushion for your bottom as the church pews are made of wood!

ATTENTION GUITARISTS!

Pierre will be hosting a day-long workshop the following day. Tickets for that are available here. Check the video of Pierre in action below. 

More info on Pierre Bensusan can be found at https://www.pierrebensusan.com/