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"He played each work with complete assurance as he gradually divulged a musical imagination that stretched far beyond the limitations of the six strings."
····· The Washington Post

"It is hard to imagine anyone being able to produce a more beautiful tone on a guitar than Russell did. He is a major artist who can take his place with the best guitarists of our day."
····· St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Russell is perhaps the most gifted guitarist on the international scene. He is an artist of formidable technical accomplishment and wonderfully sophisticated musicianship. He drew forth spellbindingly evocative playing and a luscious singing tone.. He captured the seductive, infectious rhythms with a breathtaking amalgam of delicacy and sweep."
····· The Atlanta Constitution

"Russell commands practically all means of expression possible on the guitar but he handles it with an extraordinary discipline only at the service of the tone and interpretation. He belongs to the greatest in the art of guitar."
····· Bonner Rundsschau (Germany)

David Russell's extremely flexible and clear playing sounded so smooth and distinguished that he won over the audience instantly. He showed his ability and the audience held its breath.. .there existed no doubt whatsoever; here excelled a real master on the guitar."
····· Eindhovens Dagblad (Holland)

"David Russell's playing is of a standard we have come to expect of him - beautiful sound~ and faultless execution; he has a knack on making everything sound completely effortless.. One of the most brilliant of the new generation of concert performers."
····· Guitar Magazine

David Russell

Concert - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Master Class - Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 PM

Concert Location: Marylhurst's St. Annes Chapel located off Hwy. 43 in Lake Oswego.  Map

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David Russell Biography

GRAMMY award winner in 2005 for his CD AIRE LATINO, in the category of best instrumental soloist in classical music.

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. Recently the town named a street after him, "Avinguda David Russell", in recognition for his musical career.

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

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

During his studies at the Royal Academy, Mr. Russell won twice the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andres Segovia Competition , the Jose Ramirez Competition and Spain's prestigious Francisco Tarrega 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 Mr.

Russell's 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.

This year 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".

Since 1995 David Russell has an exclusive recording contract with Telarc International, with whom he has recorded eleven CDs up to now, among them Aire Latino, which received a grammy this year.

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, Andres Segovia wrote: "My congratulations on your musicality and guitaristic technique".