David Russell, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert
with a Prelude performance by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Pre-College guitar orchestra, directed by Scott Cmiel
Please note the SUNDAY 2:00 p.m. time of this concert.
DIRECTIONS: Sobrato Auditorium at Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
David Russell is world-renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry and has earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. In recognition of his great talent and his international career, he was named a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997.
In May 2003 he was bestowed the great honor of being made "adopted son" of Es Migjorn, the town in Minorca where he grew up. Later the town named a street "Avinguda David Russell" in his honor. After winning a Grammy, the town of Nigrán in Spain where he resides, honored him with a town medal.
During his studies at the Royal Academy, Russell twice won the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés Segovia Competition, the José Ramírez Competition and Spain's prestigious Francisco Tárrega Competition.
Today Russell tours the world and appears regularly at prestigious halls in New York, London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Madrid, Toronto and Rome, captivating concertgoers with his musical genius and captivating stage presence. His love of his art resonates through his flawless and seemingly effortless performances. The attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing suggest his innate understanding of what each composer sought and bring a sense of adventure to each piece.
A prolific recording artist, Russell has made includes 17 albums with Telarc International.
The New York Times has commented: "... Mr. Russell made his mastery evident without ever deviating from an approach that places musical values above mere display. It was apparent to the audience throughout the recital that Mr. Russell possesses a talent of extraordinary dimension."
Upon hearing him play in London, Andrés Segovia wrote, "My congratulations on your musicality and guitaristic technique."
Prelude performers: San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Pre-College guitar orchestra, directed by Scott Cmiel
