There are thousands of fine classical guitar players performing throughout the world.
My intention is to feature not just the famous but those guitarists who entertain without getting the recognition their talent and skill deserves. The music industry can be cruel, elevating performers to fame and fortune while sometimes leaving more talented artists largely unrecognized.
Classical guitar players in particular deserve more attention as the practice and training required to reach a high level of skill is intense. Maybe we can redress the balance a little.
Edgar Cruz - Bohemian Rhapsody
The Famous And Not So Famous
I'll be featuring established players like Julian Bream,
John Williams
and late greats such as Andres Segovia. Liona Boyd is also featured. I'll try to find new classical guitar masters and give them the exposure their talent deserves. I'm looking for information about young prize winners like Thales Smith and will be adding information as I get it.
Let me introduce you to Michael Hauser Minnesota's very own flamenco guitarist.
Michael Hauser.
North Carolina based teacher, classical guitarist and jazz guitarist, Professor Derek Day is featured
here
. He's regarded as a fine guitar teacher and solo performer.
Xuefei Yang is a young Chinese classical guitarist who seems destined to become one of the greats if the attention she's received from big named players and composers is anything to go by.
Manuel Barrueco - Michael Lawrence Films Bach Project
Andrew York
is a classical and jazz guitar virtuoso and composer. His works have been recorded by the likes of John Williams. Follow the link to find out more about this fine guitarist.
I have to admit that I've only just become aware of the young Italian classical guitarist,
Flavio Sala
. Another great young talent helping to bring classical guitar to a wide audience.
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Please keep this page bookmarked. As the weeks go by we hope to reveal lots of new talent. Of course you can help by letting us know about guitarists you've seen in concert or heard on record.
Don't let them go unnoticed.
We'd also like to know about any concerts you are involved in organizing, wherever you are in the world. Please use the contact form and be assured that we respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold or rented to anyone for any purpose.
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