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Composer  

Birth

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July 17, 1973 in Buffalo, NY

Genre

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Chamber

 

Jason Vieaux is a renowned classical guitarist who has made a name for himself in the music industry through his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Born on January 17, 1973, in Buffalo, New York, Vieaux grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a jazz guitarist, and his mother was a singer, which inspired him to pursue a career in music. Vieaux began playing the guitar at the age of eight and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He received his first formal guitar lessons from Jeremy Sparks, a local guitar teacher in Buffalo. Vieaux continued to study with Sparks until he was 18 years old, during which time he developed a strong foundation in classical guitar technique. After graduating from high school, Vieaux attended the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with renowned guitarists John Holmquist and Stephen Aron. He also received additional training from Manuel Barrueco, a world-renowned classical guitarist, during summer masterclasses. Vieaux's talent and dedication to his craft quickly became apparent, and he began to receive recognition for his performances. In 1992, he won the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, which is one of the most prestigious guitar competitions in the world. This win helped to launch his career and put him on the map as a rising star in the classical guitar world. Since then, Vieaux has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his performances, Vieaux is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Eastman School of Music. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring guitarists. Throughout his career, Vieaux has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2015, he won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his album "Play," which features works by composers such as Bach, Britten, and Rodrigo. He has also been awarded the Cleveland Institute of Music Alumni Achievement Award and the Curtis Institute of Music Alumni Award. Vieaux's dedication to his craft and his exceptional talent have made him one of the most respected and sought-after classical guitarists in the world. His performances are known for their technical precision, musicality, and emotional depth, and he continues to inspire and influence guitarists around the world.

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