What Alina Pogostkina's retirement at 42 reveals: a reflection on perfection in classical music The recent announcement of the retirement of violinist Alina Pogostkina, winner of the 2005 Jean Sibelius International Violin Competition and the first German to do so,...
For performing musicians, preparing a solo concert is part of their daily life. It is rewarding work, aimed at offering their music to the audience and, above all, enjoying that great moment. They must carefully consider their programs, plan ahead to reach a level of...
Thanks to the Aberastury system, I have understood why the classical guitar has almost no sound. It cannot be programmed in large auditoriums because it cannot be heard... and if it is amplified, the sound changes; the nuances and the delicacy of the performance are...
The future of the classical guitarist, or how to make a living as a guitarist, is a challenging topic. I know I'm treading on quicksand, but even so, and because I'm an optimist, I will discuss the options and tools that a classical guitar performer must consider and...
Deciding what repertoire to play on classical guitar is a crucial decision in a guitarist’s career. At first, my decision seemed uncertain, but later it led me to take part in an International Guitar Festival and to be selected for the Ibermúsica 2024 programme. The...
Throughout my career as a musician and guitarist, I’ve gone through different stages: training, specialised refinement, educational and performance work, cultural management… And now, returning from the Miami International GuitART Festival, where I was invited, I feel...
After a long professional career, I feel that the invitation to take part in the Miami International GuiART Festival, to be held in Miami, is a wonderful opportunity. My work there will focus on two key activities: I will give a concert and teach masterclasses to...
The CV of 21st-century classical musicians usually includes a CD—a recording in which the performer must take an active role in the process, from planning the programme to finding the right production. Guitarists are no exception, and since their instrument has its...
