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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Video Footage From 'Music Italy Show' Available

May 22, 2010

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen donated his guitar to the city of Bologna during the inauguration of Music Italy Show — Italy's most important trade fair featuring musical instruments, publishing, backstage equipment, DJ and discography — on Saturday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Commissariat of Bologna (Mayor) was present to accept this honor, along with the President of BolognaFiere. Multiple local authorities from the Emilia Romagna region and province and city of Bologna were also in the audience.

When asked how he felt about headlining the Music Italy Show and the donation to the city of Bologna, Yngwie responded, "This is huge honor for me. I love Italy and the Italian people; they know how to love and appreciate music."

The ceremony opened with a performance by the 65-piece Giuseppe Verdi marching band followed by Yngwie signing and presenting his guitar to the city of Bologna.

As previously reported, Yngwie Malmsteen headlined "The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition" at this year's Music Italy Show, which was held May 15-17, 2010 in Bologna, Italy. Malmsteen also took part in an exclusive clinic on May 18 at Castlebrando in Treviso, Italy — considered to be one of Italy's most impressive medieval castles. Fans got a chance to experience Yngwie's wizardry playing up close and personal.

Video footage from the inauguration of Music Italy Show, "The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition" (also featuring Glenn Hughes, George Lynch, Doug Aldrich, Neil Murray, Gregg Bissonette and Derek Sherinian, among others) and Yngwie's clinic at Castlebrando can be viewed below.

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