Birth

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in Málaga, Spain

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Marco Socías is a renowned classical guitarist from Spain who has made a name for himself in the world of music with his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Born on May 16, 1970, in Almería, Spain, Socías grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a very young age. His father was a guitarist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Socías began playing the guitar at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He received his first formal training in music at the Conservatory of Almería, where he studied under the guidance of renowned guitarist Antonio Torres Jurado. He later went on to study at the Conservatory of Granada, where he honed his skills and developed his unique style of playing. In 1990, Socías won first prize at the National Guitar Competition in Almería, which marked the beginning of his career as a professional musician. He went on to win several other prestigious awards, including the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition in Granada in 1995 and the Francisco Tárrega International Guitar Competition in Benicàssim in 1996. Socías has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians of our time, including the Spanish tenor José Carreras and the American cellist Yo-Yo Ma. One of the highlights of Socías' career was his performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, where he played a solo recital in front of an audience of thousands. He has also performed at the International Guitar Festival in Cordoba, Spain, and the Guitar Foundation of America Festival in Los Angeles, California. Socías is known for his virtuosic playing style and his ability to bring out the emotional depth and beauty of the music he plays. He has recorded several albums, including "Guitar Recital" and "Spanish Guitar Music," which have received critical acclaim and have helped to establish him as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. In addition to his career as a performer, Socías is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several prestigious music schools and conservatories around the world. He has also published several instructional books and videos, which have helped to inspire and educate a new generation of guitarists. Despite his many accomplishments, Socías remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does. He is a true ambassador for the classical guitar and a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and a love for music.

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