Guest Artist Recital – Brian Barany, classical guitar

Brian Barany, Classical Guitar

October 19 at 7:30 pm Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall, $10 – $22

Brian Barany is a guitarist based out of the Los Angeles area, where he divides his time between performing and music education.

As a performer, Brian regularly holds concert appearances as a solo classical artist but he often plays in chamber music settings in collaboration with colleagues in various instruments and styles, including classical, jazz and pop music. He plays often in duo or quartet with classical guitar, but can be seen playing with violin, cello, accordion or jazz combo.

Presently, Brian is the Chair of the Guitar Department at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and also teaches various music curricula at Azusa Pacific University and Whittier College, including classical and commercial/jazz guitar. As a teacher, Brian is deeply passionate about teaching young musicians as well as college level performers. He is certified in Suzuki Guitar instruction and enjoys developing young musicians from beginning through advanced levels, many of his students advancing to win local and international competitions.

While earning his degrees (Doctorate: University of Southern California, Masters: Azusa Pacific, Bachelor’s: Cal State Northridge) Brian was a frequent competitor in classical guitar competitions.  His accolades include top prizes in The Randy Rhoades Scholarship Competition, ASTA Solo Guitar Competition, and Sierra Nevada Solo Guitar Competition, among others. Additionally, he was chosen as Scholar Laureate Delegate on Music to Eastern Europe during his undergraduate studies.

PROGRAM

Suggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1

TICKETS: $10 to $22

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