Tommy emmanuel: living in the light

TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP (acoustic guitar, Australia)

"There are the best guitarists in the world. And then there is Tommy." (Barry Gibb, Bee Gees)

It is a category of its own, when you catch yourself thinking: was he made for the guitar, or the guitar for him? And after just a few minutes, it becomes perfectly clear why Tommy Emmanuel's musicianship is called almost supernatural. The GRAMMY winner steps onto the stage alone, yet in his hands, the guitar turns into an entire orchestra: melody, rhythm, bass, and percussion merge into a breathtaking experience.

The artist's journey is impressive: from touring Australia in early childhood to the world's biggest stages. He has played and recorded with Eric Clapton, John Denver, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, and other music legends. The guitarist performed for a billion-strong audience at the Sydney Olympic Games. Inspired by his hero Chet Atkins, who later became his mentor and friend, Emmanuel created a unique sound that turned him into a global acoustic guitar icon.

However, the artist does not overstate his achievements, calling himself the Indiana Jones of the guitar world: "It's a wild ride – I keep moving forward, creating here and now, and enjoying that so many people are joining me on it."

Let yourself go in search of guitar music treasures too! The pulse of rock, the depth of blues, the freedom of jazz, echoes of world music – which gem from the album Living In The Light will shine the brightest?

The program features original compositions by Tommy Emmanuel