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Rafael Aguirre

Classical Guitar

June 10, 2025, 6-8 PM, St. Patrick's Church, Incline Village, NV

Rafael Aguirre is one of the most sought-after guitarists at an international level, having received 13 top First Prizes for his instrument such as the Tárrega Competition and also obtaining important awards in all instrumental categories such as the Pro Musicis in New York. He was named Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in London (ARAM), in recognition of his international career and he received the National Award “Cultura Viva” in Madrid. He has performed in 46 countries.

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He comes to North Tahoe for a solo concert after a featured performance with the San Jose Symphony. He will also perform concerts in São Paulo, debut with the Murcia and Tenerife Orchestras broadcasted by TVE, debut in Colombia at the Cartagena de Indias Festival as well as in Puerto Rico at the Casals Festival with the Puerto Rico Symphony.

 

He recently recorded with soprano Fatma Said for the Warner Classics label, an album that was awarded with the BBC Music Magazine Awards, Gramophone Awards and Opus Klassik of Germany. As a result of his recording work, he has been pre-nominated for a Latin Grammy. He currently resides in Mexico City.

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Rafael Aguirre will give a master class in classical guitar on June 11 in Truckee. 

See below.

The Program

Grande ouverture.............M.Giuliani 

Chaconne BWV 1004....J.S.Bach 

Barcarolla veneziana..........F.Mendelssohn Bartholdy 

Danza......T.Múgica 

La Catedral........A. Barrios 

 

Intermission

 

Prelude "Raindrop" .......F.Chopin. 

Reflejo de Luna (Granaína) 

Guajiras de Lucía..................P.de Lucía  

Passeio no Rio.....L.Bonfá 

Alma llanera.........P. Elías Gutiérrez 

Granada.......A.Lara 

Rafael Aguirre - Master Class 

A master class is an interactive session with the Master.

 

How it works:

  • Guitarists perform a piece in front of Mr. Aguirre (2 of 4 spaces for performers remain).

  • The master provides feedback, including suggestions for improvement.

  • The guitarist performs the piece again, incorporating the feedback.

 

Who attends:

  • Guitarists - intermediate or advanced

  • Spectators, including other music students, faculty, and musicians

 

Guitarists:

 

LISTEN to this interview with Rafael.

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In this Truckee masterclass, the Rafael will engage with each performer, as well as with the attendees, with comments that inform and inspire everyone present. 

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Audience attendance is limited. Registration for seating will open on May 1.

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