by Nikolay Mihaylov | Aug 11, 2024 | 04-08.12.2024, 2020, 2024, Concert, important classics, Jury, Masterclasses
At the age of eight, Aniello Desiderio performed in public for the first time, displaying such outstanding gifts that music critics started to speak of him as an “enfant prodige”, “wunderkind”, “a genius”, “the Orpheus of the guitar”, “a guitarist of the century”, and...
by Nikolay Mihaylov | Aug 11, 2024 | 04-08.12.2024, 2019, 2024, Concert, important classics, Jury, Masterclasses
“As a master of his instrument, Dukic demonstrated spectacular virtuosity over and over again together with a great maturity and powerful inspiration.” Il Gazzettino, Italy Zoran Dukic is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of our time. His concert...
by Nikolay Mihaylov | Aug 11, 2024 | 04-08.12.2024, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, Concert, important classics, Jury, Masterclasses
Known for his unique artistry, musical approach and instrumental mastery, guitarist George Vassilev was born in Varna, Bulgaria. He began guitar studies with Lijuben Haralambiev in his home town. In 1987, thanks to a grant from the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture, he...
by Nikolay Mihaylov | Aug 11, 2024 | 04-08.12.2024, 2020, 2024, Concert, Jury, Masterclasses
Described by John Williams as “a poet of the guitar,” Bulgarian classical guitarist Pavel Ralev is establishing a strong presence on the international concert platform. In 2023, he was conferred as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, in recognition of...
by Nikolay Mihaylov | Aug 11, 2024 | 04-08.12.2024, 2024, Concert, Jury, Masterclasses
After graduating with full marks and honours at Monopoli Conservatory of Music (master’s degree) under the guidance of Goran Listes and Marco Piperno, he began studying at Accademia Strata in Pisa, Italy, with Aniello Desiderio, who awarded him two scholarships as one...
by Nikolay Mihaylov | Oct 24, 2023 | 04-08.12.2024, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, Jury, Masterclasses
One of the most prominent guitar teachers in Romania, Stefan Trifan, born in the small town of Roman, started playing the violin at age 6. He discovered the classical guitar by the age of 15 and began studying it professionally at the Ionel Țiganus class in the Fine...
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