Harry Sacksioni

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Harry Sacksioni (born October 23, 1950 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch classical composer and guitar virtuoso.

Sacksioni's works are not commercially motivated, and as a result, he is not featured often in the mainstream media. His records appear under an independent label as a protest against the high prices of CDs.

The 1970s saw the peak of Sacksioni's fame. His famous works from this period include Meta Sequoia, Vensters (Windows), Elixir and Thee bij Tante Josephine (Tea with Aunt Josephine). Sacksioni's work is mainly instrumental, although some more recent works have been accompanied.

Sacksioni often uses several different guitars during a concert. When touring, he chooses instruments from his collection of acoustic and electric guitars to suit the venue and programme. He plays both 6 and 12-string guitars. An ununsual guitar of his is a hand-built double guitar: one half is electric and the other half is acoustic.

Sacksioni's longtime collaborators include Herman van Veen and Erik van der Wurff. He has also worked with Raymond van het Groenewoud and Frank Boeijen, among many others.

Sacksioni still makes regular live performances. He lives in Lienden.

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