Valencian Society Spanish Guitar Art Association delivered to Scottish guitarist this Tuesday David Russell The Alicante Classical Guitar Award was given to Manuel Barrueco for the second time after the first one. connection since its inception twelve years ago.with a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Alicante. The honoree received the award with great pleasure from the association that gave it to me and because Guitar has been a part of my life since my childhood.
The president of the association, guitarist and graduate academic director Ignacio Rodes, and the rector of the University of Alicante, Amparo Navarro, presented the statue created by him. Miguel Banuls To teacher and guitarist Russell Settled in Spain for 45 yearsdisciple of the master José Tomas He is in Alicante and is considered one of the best interpreters of this instrument. Grammy Award winner and a writer thirty recordsamong others.
Rodes thanked Russell for his “deep and sincere approach” gluing With the Alicante Classical Guitar project loyalty “next to the Master” and also for his status performer of the opening concert of the guitar cycle Celebrated at ADDA. In his speech of praise, he emphasized the following: ” honesty of expressionbecause in your actions No room for fraud or pretenseand its naturalness musical expressions” in addition “Russell’s talent and musical perspective influencing generations of classical guitarists and his legacy will remain.”
The UA rector recalled that the master’s degree had reached its twelfth edition. consolidated project and after setting out with internationally recognized guitar works, At first this seemed like an extravagance. but for a university that creates fruitful cooperation thanks to its supporters”.
David Russell expressed his gratitude to his wife María Jesús, Rodes and José Tomás, with whom he worked after completing his education at the Royal Academy in London, and said: “What is truly prized today is music, an abstract language that reaches emotions without words.”After stating that his current mission is to transfer his passion for the guitar to graduate students, he said, “This project, which at first seemed like a utopia, a fantasy, and today is a reality that has already trained 120 students, leads this project to the University of Alicante and to the city at its heart all over the world.” .
tribute
Brief appearance during corporate event documentary Graduate students performed a guitar piece at the closing of the event. Master’s director, UA professor Carmen MarimonHe served as master of ceremonies at a very popular event he attended. Miguel Garcia SalaDirector of the José Tomás Professional Conservatory of Music; Vice Rector for Culture, Sports and University Publishing, Catalina Iliescuand vice rector for Studies and Quality, francisco torresAccompanied by a large delegation of members of the Classical Guitar Association, university officials, and UA Classical Guitar Performance Master’s teachers and students.
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David Russell is a virtuous A master of classical guitar whose talent and passion position him as one of the standouts of our time. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1953, but moved to Menorca with his family when he was five, where he discovered his love for the guitar. He currently lives in Vigo.
He moved to Alicante to study at university. Conservatory of Alicante in the eighties with José Tomás and there he met Ignacio Rodes, another of Tomás’ outstanding students. Years later, they both went to study at the Royal Academy in London and They maintain their friendship over the years. He won the most prestigious awards: the “Julian Bream” guitar award twice, the “Andrés Segovia” competition, the “José Ramírez” and the “Francisco Tárrega” competition. He is internationally recognized for his incredible technical prowess. It covers a wide repertoire, from baroque pieces to contemporary compositions. His ability to adapt to different styles and periods reveals the versatility characteristic of a true master of classical music. His international tours and collaborations with famous orchestras and artists highlight his influence and contribution to the world of classical music.
With an impressive discography (over 30 albums), each album from David Russell is a masterpiece that reflects his commitment to artistic excellence. His recordings are highly appreciated and appreciated by music lovers around the world. He has received numerous awards and recognition: He won a Grammy for best solo instrumentalist in 2005. Latin Air; He was named an honorary Doctor of Music by the University of Arizona; and was inducted into the Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame.
His connection with Alicante has not been interrupted since his student years. He came to participate in guitar cycles, gave lessons and master classes. It is closely linked to the Master of Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Alicante, where he attended and has taught since its first edition in 2013.