Tim Callobre – The Beginning
He’s proficient on both guitar and piano. What we dream of playing, he can play in his sleep. He has his own website, and now his debut album. The first in what will certainly be a long list. Oh, and by the way, he’s only 9! That’s not a typo. Not 29, not 19, but 9 – nine – years old.
I’ve been trying to lear Isaac Albéniz’ :Asturias: for a couple of years now and thought I was getting good at it. After listening to this kid’s version of it, I won’t even attempt it again. And the guitar is his second instrument; he’s a pianist first.
This album contains 16 tracks. Six are played on the guitar and are covers of Villa-Lobos, Tarrega, Granado, Albéniz and Wyatt, while the 10 others are on piano and are all compositions.
Does one sense genius? Obviously. Not only can he play, but he can also feel his way through it. One doesn’t get the impression that this is played by a child.
Tim, my hat’s off to you. Ladies and gentlemen, get yours while it’s hot, believe me, this kid is the next Mozart. And good for us!
