GAAR.com » News » Manuel Barrueco, Guitar

Manuel Barrueco, Guitar

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Cuban born, Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the main musical centers of the world. Along with recording twenty discs, Barrueco also shares his love for teaching with a small number of exceptionally gifted young guitarists from all over the world at Peabody Conservatory of Music. "A major artist with remarkable musicianship and a world of technique... simply and consistently - - awesome." Los Angeles Times