Innovating Classical Guitar with the Eight-String Brahms Guitar
Paul Galbraith is a Grammy-nominated classical guitarist praised by Gramophone for his “magnificently played, thoughtful and majestic performances." His unique playing position and his guitar's extraordinary design have drawn international acclaim. With the help of the eight-string Brahms Guitar, an instrument he developed together with David Rubio, he has expanded both the limits of the instrument and the quality and breadth of its repertoire. In addition to added strings, the guitar is supported by a metal endpin, similar to a cello, which rests on a wooden resonance box. Whether performing as a soloist with the likes of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra or appearing on television with the BBC Scottish Orchestra, Galbraith has become an instantly recognizable figure in the world of classical music.
