Michael Benedik - guitar

Michael Benedik born in the German town of Duisburg. He studied guitar at the Musikhochschule of Dortmund. He then continued his studies in the Dutch music academy of Utrecht under his tutor, guitarist and composer Dick Visser. Parallel to the guitar he finished composition and instrumentation under the tuition of Hans Cox.

After finishing his studies in 1986 with the degree of master performer and composer he developed himself to an established guitar player in the classical and the contemporary repertoire. As a soloist he has performed throughout Europe in cities like Paris, Siena, Vuelva, Amsterdam and Stockholm.

He extended his guitar play to the Spanish flamenco style and has until now contributed to several flamenco productions.Together with guitarist Martin Kaay he formed a Duo in which he played at several Dutch Music festivals and at the German Mettmannergitarrenfestival. With his own guitar trio, “Trio Benedik”, he annually performs in several Nordic summer festivals. In these last years he has focused on own productions, often inspired by flamenco music. As a composer he has written music for theater performances.