Barcelona Guitar Orchestra
| Barcelona Guitar Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Concert hall | Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu |
| Music director | Sergi Vicente |
| Website | http://orquestaguitarrasbarcelona.com/en/ |
The Barcelona Guitar Orchestra is a 25 chair orchestra of classical guitarists based in Barcelona, Spain. The repertoire of the orchestra ranges from Baroque to contemporary compositions with a heavy emphasis on Spanish music.[1]
Music director Sergi Vicente was a guitar instructor at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona. In 1989, he convened a group of eight guitarists at the conservatory to enhance their musical skills. This ensemble over time grew into the Barcelona Guitar Orchestra, with typically 25 members of the orchestra.[1] Depending on the program, the orchestra includes piano accompanists and percussionists.[2]
The orchestra tours extensively while maintaining close ties to its home at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu. Tours have included Europe, Russia, South America, and the United States. Guest conductors have included composer and guitarist Leo Brouwer.[3]
The orchestra is part of a growing number of guitar orchestras in the world.[4] Representative examples include the Boston Guitar Orchestra, the Cambridge Guitar Orchestra, and the European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra. An article in Classical Guitar Review states that the Barcelona Guitar Orchestra is the finest of its kind.[4]
Discography
- Orquestra de Guitarres de Barcelona, 2001.
- Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona - Concert Al Palau, 2004.
References
- 1 2 "About". Barcelona Guitar Orchestra. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ Tunis, Walter. "A guitar in the orchestra? No, an orchestra of guitars". Pop Matters. Karen Zarker, ed. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ McElhiney, Brian (April 7, 2011). "Guitar orchestra ranges from classical to modern music". John DeAugustine. The Daily Gazette. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- 1 2 Mendizabal, Alvaro. "Classical Guitar Orchestras: A Different View". Classical Guitar Review. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
External Links
- Website of conductor Sergi Vicente
- A video recording of a representative performance by the Barcelona Guitar Orchestra
- Website of the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu