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A native of Vermont, Mr. Guarnaccia has lived and studied in Spain. He began his study of the classical guitar independently with Miguel Rubio, and with Maestro Regino Sainz-de-la-Maza at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, where he studied the classical guitar with Maestro Jesus Silva, under the auspices of visiting master Andres Segovia. He also studied composition and classical guitar at California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, and received his Master of Fine Arts from that Institution. Mr. Guarnaccia has had much experience teaching on an individual and group basis in addition to his appearances as a recitalist.
Professional Experience
- Concert and recital appearances in Europe and throughout the United States.
- Director for ten years of nationally recognized graduate and undergraduate guitar program, University of Denver, Colorado. Visiting artist residencies in Sedona, Arizona and Istanbul, Turkey.
- Master Class teaching, guest invitations.
- Guitar Instructor, So. California Conservatory of Music, San Fernando, CA.
- Private teaching studio since 1967. Conductor, Governor's concert series, CO.
- Appearances with flamenco dancer, Maria Benitez.
- concert/master class production for visiting artists Christopher Parkening, Manuel Burrueco, Eliot Fisk, Alice Artzt, Phillip deFremery, and others.
Professional Awards
- Research grants to many National Symposia.
- Recording and travel grants for recording and presenta tion of original compositions, producing and conducting concerts with the Lamont Guitar Ensemble.
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship, California Institute of the Arts.
- American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
Repertoire
Renaissance:
English Lute Masters
John Dowland and contemporaries
Spanish Vihuelistas-Milan
Naraez, Mudarra, and others
French, Italian and Continental
Lute Literature
Baroque:
Early Spanish and French masters
Vivaldi and Boccherini
Johann Sebastian Bach
Music from the Lute Suites,
Cello Suites, Violin partitas,
Cantatas, and Orchestra Suites
Baroque Lute Masters
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Classical:
Sor, Giuliani and contemporaries
Romantic
Tarrega, Tansman, Turina and other
primarily Spanish composers
20th Century
Spanish Masters Albeniz, Granados, deFalla
Barrios, Villa-Lobos, Ponce, and other
Latin American Masters
Selected contemporary works
Chamber/Concerto Literature
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Reviews and Testimonials
"Addison County Hospice has been privileged to have Sam Guarnaccia participate with his music in special events over the years. We are always amazed at the extraordinarily high level of excellence in his music and at the passion and warmth with which he plays. He possesses a wonderful ability to read his audience and respond to them. He has, without fail, met and exceeded all our expectations."
Catherine Studley, Addison County Hospice
"Sam Guarnaccia's beautiful playing and choice of music added immeasurably to our firm's celebration. The hit of the party."
Nordahl Brue, Attorney, Sheeney, Brue, Gray and Furlong, PC, Burlington, Vermont
"He plays beautifully and adds an elegance to any event. I've booked him as a soloist and leading his own duo or trio. He is always professional and reliable."
Tammy DeForge, All Points Booking, Burlington, Vermont
". . . profound beauty . . . passion for playing that is contagious . . . as a teacher, he inspires through love for his craft."
Dick Foote, Attorney Conley & Foote, Middlebury, Vermont
"He is talented, personable and very reliable . . . I would recommend him highly."
Rita McDowell, Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
" . . . a most accomplished guitarist . . .plays with great sensitivity and musicianship . . ."
Donald Keats, Composer, Denver, Colorado
"He plays superbly."
Donald Biggs, California Institute of the Arts
"Thanks for your recent performance . . .Outstanding quality . . ."
Richard D. Lamm, Governor, State of Colorado
"A fine gifted performer and an intelligent musician."
Dr. Mary W. Kime, University of Denver
"Professionalism and artistry . . ."
Dr. Roger Dexter Fee, Director, Lamont School of Music, Denver, Colorado
"Rarely seen talent. .. Irreplaceable. . ."
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