Considered a true poet of the guitar, Tom Kerstens plays mesmerizingly beautiful repertoire from two of Britain's most exciting young composers. Tom Kerstens is a major figure in the guitar world - a versatile performer and an influential champion of the guitar in his roles as player, recording artist and artistic director. Kerstens has collaborated with many leading UK orchestras and ensembles, recently forming his own ensemble, G Plus, which is dedicated to performing especially commissioned new work. Utopia, whilst incorporating pop, rock, jazz and classical elements, simply is 'itself': expressive, individual and open to a potentially wide audience. Both composers come from a background that combines art rock and classical training.