The NOVA Guitar Duo: Nelly von Alven, guitar, and Luiz Mantovani, 8-string guitar
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
November 15, 2018
For the third evening in their series entitled “Le Partage de la Musique” (“The Sharing of Music”) Pro Musicis presented another superb concert, this time featuring the NOVA Guitar duo. The duo combines the considerable talents of German guitarist Nelly von Alven (on 6-string guitar) and Brazilian guitarist Luiz Mantovani (on 8-string or “Brahms” guitar). The whole may not always turn out to be greater than the sum of its parts, but with this pairing – in addition to their individual gifts – there is a oneness of musical thought which makes them a rare find.
Weiterlesen: Pro Musicis Presents the NOVA Guitar Duo in Review
NOVA Guitar Duo Plays Federico Mompou’s ‘Canción y Danza No. 6’
Classical Guitar Magazin, March 16, 2018
For a guitar pairing that’s been together for less that two years, the NOVA Guitar Duo sure is impressive! German Nelly von Alven met Brazilian Luiz Mantovani at the Royal Academy of Music in London—she was working on her master’s degree, he on his doctorate. They first clicked as friends, then became musical partners.
NOVA Guitar Duo: Nelly von Alven und Luiz Mantovani konzertierten in der Musik- und Kunstschule Bielefeld
Neue Westfälische, 30.05.2017, von Antje Doßmann
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Neue Westfälische, 07.03.2017, von Thomas Dohna
Gitarrenfestival "Gitarre '17" in Remscheid
Die junge Instrumentalistin Nelly von Alven ist eine hochkarätige Gastdozentin beim Festival in Küppelstein. Fünf Tage gibt es Kurse und Konzerte. Andreas Wagner im Remscheider Anzeiger vom 03.02.2017