Period

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Renaissance

 

 

Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Paolo Cherici is a renowned classical guitarist and composer from Italy. He was born on October 22, 1964, in Bologna, Italy. Cherici grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a guitarist as well. He started playing the guitar at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Cherici's early musical education was under the guidance of his father, who taught him the basics of classical guitar. He later studied at the Conservatory of Bologna, where he received a degree in guitar performance. During his studies, he also attended masterclasses with some of the most prominent guitarists of the time, including Julian Bream, John Williams, and Alirio Diaz. After completing his studies, Cherici began his professional career as a soloist and chamber musician. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosity and musicality, and he was invited to perform at major festivals and concert halls around the world. Some of his most notable performances include concerts at the Wigmore Hall in London, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, and the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. Cherici's repertoire is vast and includes works from the Renaissance to the contemporary era. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach, which he has recorded extensively. His recordings of the complete works for lute by Bach have received critical acclaim and are considered some of the best interpretations of these works. In addition to his career as a performer, Cherici is also a prolific composer. He has written numerous works for solo guitar, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. His compositions are characterized by their lyrical melodies, intricate harmonies, and rhythmic complexity. Some of his most notable works include the Guitar Concerto, the Sonata for Guitar and Violin, and the Suite for Guitar and Orchestra. Cherici has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1990, he won first prize at the International Guitar Competition in Gargnano, Italy. He has also been awarded the Premio Abbiati, the most prestigious award for classical music in Italy, for his recordings of the music of J.S. Bach. In 2014, he was awarded the title of Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Italian government. Cherici continues to perform and record extensively, and he is considered one of the most important classical guitarists of his generation. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his artistry and musicianship have inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world.

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