Cantigas de Santiago David Russell

• Stephen Goss (b, 1964): Cantigas de Santiago:
• 1 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 1, Quen a Virgen ben servirá 03:18
• 2 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 2, Ondas do mare de Vigo 02:04
• 3 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 3, Como póden per sas culpas 01:14
• 4 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 4, Kyrie Trope 02:42
• 5 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 5, A madre de Deus 01:55
• 6 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 6, Ay ondas que eu vin veer 02:06
• 7 Goss: Cantigas de Santiago: No. 7, Non é gran cousa se sabe 04:02
• Matthew Dunne (b. 1959): Landmarks:
• 8 Dunne: Landmarks: No. 1, Camilliola 06:17
• 9 Dunne: Landmarks: No. 2, Canción 03:23
• 10 Dunne: Landmarks: No. 3, Reel Variations 06:04
• Sérgio Assad (b. 1952): Portraits:
• 11 Assad: Eli's Portrait 05:50
• 12 Assad: Sandy's Portrait: I. Prelude 05:34
• 13 Assad: Sandy's Portrait: II. Passacaglia 03:46
• 14 Assad: Sandy's Portrait: III. Toccata 03:49
• 15 Assad: David's Portrait 06:25
• Total Runtime 58:29

Info for Cantigas de Santiago

David Russell joins Azica Records as releases his latest album of contemporary works written just for him. Classical guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having 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 after him, "Avinguda David Russell". David Russell spends his time touring the world, appearing regularly at prestigious halls in main cities, such as New York, London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Madrid, Toronto or Rome. Concert-goers everywhere are in awe of his musical genius and inspired by his captivating stage presence. His love of his craft resonates through his flawless and seemingly effortless performance. The attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing suggest an innate understanding of what each individual composer was working to achieve, bringing to each piece a sense of adventure.

David Russell, classical guitar

David Russell
GRAMMY award winner for his CD AIRE LATINO in the category of best instrumental soloist in classical music.

Honorary Doctorate in Music by the University of Arizona in Tucson in 2014.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Guitar Foundation of America in 2018.

Classical guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having 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 after him, "Avinguda David Russell".

In November 2003 he was given the Medal of Honor of the Conservatory of the Balearics.

After winning the grammy award, the town of Nigrán in Spain where he resides, gave him the silver medal of the town in an emotional ceremony.

During his studies at the Royal Academy, David Russell won twice 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 .

David Russell spends his time touring the world, appearing regularly at prestigious halls in main cities, such as New York, London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Madrid, Toronto or Rome. Concert-goers everywhere are in awe of his musical genius and inspired by his captivating stage presence. His love of his craft resonates through his flawless and seemingly effortless performance. The attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing suggest an innate understanding of what each individual composer was working to achieve, bringing to each piece a sense of adventure.

In May 2005 he received a homage from the music conservatory of Vigo, culminating with the opening of the new Auditorium, to which they gave the name "Auditorio David Russell".

In 2009 David was named honorary member of "Amigos de la Guitarra", the oldest guitar society in Spain.

A prolific recording artists, his collection includes seventeen CDs with Telarc International.

The New York Times wrote about his performance: "... 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 play in London, Andrés Segovia wrote: "My congratulations on your musicality and guitaristic technique".

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