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Redmond O’Toole

8-string 'Brahms guitar'

About Me

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Redmond O'Toole is a classical guitarist who plays an eight-string Brahms guitar. Originally from Ireland, he is much demand as a recitalist in his home country and has given concerts in Holland, Italy, Brazil, Denmark, Germany and the U.K.

In addition to solo recitals Redmond has performed with the Chieftains, Cora Venus Lunny, the Callino Quartet and Elizabeth Cooney.

For detailed biography and info on the Brahms guitar go to redmondotoole.com


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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/19/2006
Band Website: redmondotoole.com
Band Members: soloist
Influences: Paul Galbraith, Oscar Ghiglia, Julian Bream
Sounds Like: Classical music written for guitar and also arrangements of music for other instruments. The sound of the 8-string probably falls somewhere between a harp, a harpsichord and a guitar.
Record Label: Bornheim Klassik
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Documentary, More Chieftains and Rising Star

Just a note on a new documentary that has been made by Laura O'Connell. She followed me around for some concerts and we did a few interviews etc. It should be ready in a week or so. I must have done s...
Posted by Redmond O’Toole on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:40:00 PST

new baroque cd

My new Cd ’Baroque’ is now available, the official Irish release is April 22nd in the National Concert hall with a ten date tour after that , I’ll have a German tour to promote it in...
Posted by Redmond O’Toole on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:07:00 PST

Chieftains in Belfast

Im happy to say I'll be performing with the Chieftains this October in Belfast for the opening of the Belfast Festival. It will be recorded by the BBC for later tv broadcast. I am a fan...
Posted by Redmond O’Toole on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:14:00 PST