Guitarist Mark Anthony McGrath's original interpretations of music from the ancient harp compositions of Turlough O'Carolan to the Chansons of Jacques Brel have become a regular feature on RTÉ Lyric FM and similar radio stations throughout Europe. Described as ‘unquestionably gifted, always inventive’ by Hot Press magazine, he has performed extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. as a solo artist and session musician.
‘Champagne & Onions’ released in December 2010 is Mark's fourth solo album and alongside original compositions, features contemporary traditional music from Scotland where he has recently resided and a 10 minute solo guitar piece entitled ‘Lyric Epiphony’ which was commissioned by RTÉ Lyric FM's ‘Blue Of The Night’ programme.
Mark originally studied classical guitar with John Feeley at the DIT Conservatory of Music in Dublin from which he later graduated with an M.Mus in music performance. He also studied baroque lute briefly with Patrick O'Brien in New York which has influenced his collaboration with Cork based guitar maker Harry McCormick in the development of a 13 stringed guitar.
