Manus Noble

Manus Noble was born in London in 1988. He studied the guitar from the age of seven and at an early age was noticed as an exceptional talent. He studied privately with Craig Ogden for two years before continuing his studies with Gary Ryan at the Royal College of Music in 2006. He also received the award for 'most oustanding musician' from Magdalen College School, Oxford.

He was awarded first prize for the Guitar Competition at the Royal College of Music before going on to the String Player of the Year Competition. Manus Noble gave his debut performance at the Cadogan Hall, London at the age of 19.  He has performed throughout the UK and abroad and had masterclasses with Charles Ramirez, Gary Ryan, Carlos Bonnell, Craig Ogden, Mark Ashford, Carlos Bonell Andrew York, Chris Stell and David Russell.

As a composer, Manus Noble's compositions open up the rich and varied sound world of the guitar and combine the traditional aspects of the instrument with extended performance techniques and more contemporary influences.

Manus Noble's guitar is made by the English luthier, Stephen Hill. 

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