GUEST FROM ITALY: PAOLO BALLARDINI GUITAR MASTERCLASSES
2024 October 9–11 , 16:00-19:00
LMTA Balcony Theatre (Gedimino Ave. 42, Vilnius, IInd floor)
LMTA Balcony Theatre (Gedimino Ave. 42, Vilnius, IInd floor)
GUEST FROM ITALY: PAOLO BALLARDINI GUITAR MASTERCLASSES
With two decades of experience as a versatile guitarist and session musician, Paolo Ballardini has built a career that includes solo gigs, orchestras, television ensembles, tours, recording sessions, composition, television scoring, and guitar teaching. He has shared the stage with renowned Italian and international artists such as Renato Zero, Fabio Concato, Fiorella Mannoia, Gianna Nannini, Ron, Francesco Gabbani, Nile Rodgers, Christopher Cross, Midge Ure, Gloria Gaynor, Eric Burdon, The Trammps, KC & the Sunshine Band, Mark King, Leo Sayer, and Tony Hadley, while also participating in RAI television productions.As the lead guitarist in acclaimed musicals like “Mamma Mia!,” “Jersey Boys,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Pretty Woman,” and “Chicago,” he has performed on international stages. He toured as the guitarist for Fausto Leali and Marcella Bella in Canada and participated in the European tour of the rock opera “Excalibur,” alongside musicians such as Martin Barre, John Helliwell, Michael Sadler, John Kelly, Maggie Reilly, and Moya Brennan.
Beyond live performances, Paolo is a prolific composer and leads the BALLARD project, collaborating with international artists like Derek Sherinian, Brett Garsed, Colin Edwin, and Adàm Marko. His studio work spans diverse genres, enhancing recordings such as Alan Simon’s “Big Bang” in collaboration with NASA.
“Ballardini’s style evokes the greats of the guitar world, such as Andy Timmons, Eric Johnson, and Michael Lee Firkins. He masterfully blends funky/blues tones with fusion-style shredding.
His approach combines technical skill with a soulful touch, creating a perfect balance that keeps the listener engaged.” (Metallized)
His approach combines technical skill with a soulful touch, creating a perfect balance that keeps the listener engaged.” (Metallized)