PINO FORRESU

Pino Forresu is an internationally renowned guitarist and composer, known for his extraordinary technical skill and significant contribution to the evolution of the guitar as a leading instrument in 20th-century music. He graduated with top honors from the "G. P. da Palestrina" Conservatory in Cagliari and studied with the celebrated masters Andrés Segovia and Alirio Díaz. He delved into the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Latin American folk music, which enriched his repertoire.

He has had an intense concert career, performing in Italy and abroad, and has recorded for RAI TV and other international broadcasters. Foresu has been praised by international critics and recognized as one of the most esteemed guitarists in the world. He promoted the establishment of the classical guitar chair at the G. Paisiello Conservatory in Taranto, and his school is considered one of the best in Italy.

Forresu has received numerous awards, including the “Placa de Oro” from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and in 2021, he was named a Cultural and Music Ambassador of Venezuela. He is also a composer of soundtracks, having won awards for films like "La Fuitina 2016". With his passion for music and commitment to the guitar, he continues to inspire musicians and enthusiasts worldwide.

MUSIC PROGRAM:

Fernando Sor (1778-1839)
  Andante (Op. 35 No. 22)
  Minuet (Op. 11 No. 6)

Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710)
  Folias
  Canarios

Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)
  The Waltz

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
  Prelude No. 1
  Prelude No. 2

Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
  Andaluza
  Danza Triste

Massimo Gianfreda (1954)
  Improvisation (dedicated to Pino Forresu)

José Rafael Cisneros (1915-1995)
  Lheylaní
  Na-shi-suam
  Venezuelan Dance

Raul Borges (1882-1967)
  Venezuelan Waltz

Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909)
  Rumores de la Caleta
  Granada
  Asturias

Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)
  Recuerdos de la Alhambra

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