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Pablo Sainz-Villegas on the river banks beneath a bridge with classical guitar

Album Review: ‘The Blue Album’ by Pablo Sáinz-Villegas

The Spanish virtuoso guitarist's latest is an intriguing, often meditative sonic journey. Read More

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Album Review: Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’

Carlos Barbosa-Lima tackled everything from Handel to Cole Porter to The Beatles, and regularly played jazz at a high level—but he was especially known for the unparalleled depth and sensitivity he brought to Latin and South American repertoire. Read More

Richard Patterson, a major figure in the classical guitar world

Guitar Concert Impresario Richard Patterson Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Programming

For 40 years, Richard Patterson and his Omni Foundation for the Arts have been one of most vital producers of classical guitar concerts in the U.S. Read More

classical guitarist Julian Bream

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The 2021 New York Guitar Festival marked the legacy of the late, great classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream with 3 online concerts per day July 14–20. Read More

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New York Guitar Festival 2021 Honors Classical Guitar Giant Julian Bream with Free Online Series

The New York Guitar Festival is presenting a star-studded online tribute to Julian Bream July 14–20, 2021 on its YouTube channel. Read More

Classical guitarist Carlotta Dalia of Italy

GFA 2021 Semifinalists Announced: 12 Players from 9 Countries!

On June 27, the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) announced the 12 semifinalists for 2021 for its prestigious International Concert Artist Competition Read More

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New ‘Practice Space’ App Aids Both Guitar Teachers and Students

Christopher Mallett and Robert Miller have devised the new 'Practice Space' app for both classical guitar teachers and their students. Read More

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Classical Guitar Review: Thomas Athanaselos’ South American Journey; Italian and French Romantic Guitar from Pascal Valois

Thomas Athanaselos' "Iguazu" album features classical guitar music from Brazil and Argentina, while Pascal Valois has two albums of Romantic guitar. Read More

Video Pick of the Week: Karmen Štendler Plays Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No. 1’

May 17, 2021 marks the great and eccentric French composer Erik Satie‘s 155th birthday, so we salute him...

classical guitarist Raphaella Smits playing live

Around the World with Classical Guitar: Editor Blair J.’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2020

We're not calling these the "best" or "most important" classical guitar albums of 2020; but they our editor's favorites, "the ones that spoke to my soul most." Read More

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