Great violinists have a special connection with Brighton going back many years. After the Italian virtuoso Niccolo Paganini played at the Old Ship Hotel in 1831 the hotels magnificent Paganini Ballroom was named after him.
Remember the name Miguel Santiago, you will hear it often over the coming months as he brings his exciting electric violin to the stage in many local venues.
Miguel’s violin story began when he was just six years old at the Music Conservatoire in Málaga. For the next twelve years he studied classical violin learning all the classic masterpieces for the instrument.
He says: “Those twelve years at the Conservatoire were not easy. I learnt the patience, discipline and dedication needed to perform at the highest levels and learning the classics made me understand music from a different perspective.
He played with the youth orchestra of Malaga for five years and formed his own string quartet which performed at weddings and parties.
He continues: “Performing at weddings and events was amazing, but I wanted to do something different.”
Two years ago he acquired his first electric violin, started learning contemporary popular music and has never looked back. Whether he is playing opera or the Beatles he brings a unique style to the music he performs. He has the looks, he has the talent and the audiences are going wild for his unique fusion of classic pop.
He says: “Playing an instrument gives me a wonderful feeling inside and most importantly, it brings people together. I am very excited about this new stage in my career and look forward to performing my music with all the local performers.“
You can catch Miguel on the outdoor stage at the Queens Arms on Pride Sunday, August 5 from noon where he will be performing with Miss Jason.
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