He has been recognized in numerous competitions, winning the St. Hailed in the press as a composer with “a strong, pure melodic gift, an ear for color, and an appreciation for contrast and variety,” and praised for his “fresh approach to movement and beautiful orchestral coloration,” his works have been heard in performance throughout the country and internationally on six continents.

All of these experiences inform his creative activities, which have included numerous orchestral, vocal, chamber, and theatrical works, including two full-length operas.

Tickets can also be purchased at the box office.Born in New York City in 1969 to a musical family, composer Paul Richards has been engaged with music since childhood, including forays into various popular styles, the Western canon, and Jewish sacred and secular music through his father, a cantor. Tickets for the show are $25 and may be obtained by calling 80 or online at. “I play the guitar, and Thom is one of my heroes! The Newberry Opera House, with its great acoustics and intimacy is the absolutely perfect venue for a show like this.” Originally from California, he began his career at age three with a loosely strung ukulele and has been going strong ever since.ĭoug and Bunny Williams are the producing the show. In addition to his fantastic guitar technique, Bresh is a great entertainer and a quick-witted comedian. This season, the Newberry Opera House is bringing three of the world’s finest finger-picking guitarists from Nashville to its stage: Thom Bresh, Richard Smith, and Tommy Emmanuel.įirst to appear is Thom Bresh, son of legendary guitarist Merle Travis, who will be performing Nov. Call 80 or visit for reservations and more information. NEWBERRY - Tickets for shows are available at the Newberry Opera House box office.

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