Opening Ceremony Guitar Concert
Opening Ceremony Guitar Concert
Elma Niacci is the acoustic solo project of guitarist Bruno Maniaci. A metal guitarist playing a classical guitar, blending Middle Eastern, Celtic, and flamenco influences, he creates a truly immersive musical journey that consistently transports audiences beyond the everyday.Drawing from a wealth of travels and life experiences, the project was born in 2016 during an improvised performance in Burlington, USA. Since then, it has taken him to intimate gatherings, cabarets, spas, yoga studios, as well as metal festivals and ambient electronic music festivals
."Everyone should listen to his music — he's a magician." - Moti CR, Montreal-based DJ and producer
With his mesmerizing guitar playing, French-Canadian musician Elma Niacci invites listeners into a world where timeless traditions meet contemporary soundscapes. Born in the south of France and shaped by nearly fifteen years in Montreal, he crafts instrumental music that weaves together the elegance of classical guitar, the warmth of the Mediterranean, neo-folk textures, ambient depth, and a deeply meditative atmosphere.
"He will take you to places you never thought you needed to go." - Cindy Stock, Folk Alliance International
Drawing inspiration from Celtic, medieval, and Middle Eastern musical traditions, Elma Niacci creates rich sonic tapestries that evoke the profound resonance of Estas Tonne, the ethereal atmospheres of David Gilmour, and the cinematic grandeur of Ennio Morricone.
His music is more than sound—it is an experience: an invitation to journey through landscapes, cultures, and inner worlds, offering both exploration and deep introspection.