Seattle Classic Guitar Society: Manuel Barrueco
$45 ($35 student/senior/SCGS member)
- Manuel Barrueco, guitar
Johann Sebastian Bach — Lute Suite No. 3, BWV 995
Fernando Sor — Grand Solo, Op. 14
Lou Harrison — Serenado por Gitaro
Lou Harrison — Music for Bill and Me
Lou Harrison — Sonata in Ishartum
Lou Harrison — Air in G minor
Lou Harrison — Round
Francisco Tárrega — Capricho Árabe
Joaquín Turina — Guitar Sonata, Op. 61
The Seattle Classic Guitar Society is proud to present Manuel Barrueco in the International Series at Benaroya Hall on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm.
"Mr. Barrueco's recital was a picture of stylistic breadth."—The New York Times
About Manuel Barrueco, guitar
Legendary guitarist Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry is described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the main musical centers of the world and his commitment to the expansion of the guitar repertoire has led him to collaborations with many distinguished composers.
Barrueco has appeared on a wide array of television programs. He was featured in a Lexus car commercial; his work inspired the biographical documentary, Manuel Barrueco: A Gift and a Life; and twice he has been the musical guest on PBS' Great Performances "Now Hear This."
Manuel Barrueco has received several Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations for his recordings on Tonar Music, including his latest release called Music from Cuba and Spain.
Manuel Barrueco immigrated with his family to the United States in 1967 as a political refugee. He completed his advanced studies at the Peabody Conservatory, where he now shares his love for music with a small number of exceptionally gifted young guitarists from all over the world.
Manuel Barrueco is the recipient of the United States Artist Fontanals Fellowship for Artistic Excellence.
https://barrueco.com/Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall
200 University St.Seattle, WA 98101
United States