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GUITARRISIMO | Leo Brouwer Open Masterclasses: 'Guitar for All' (27th April)

Leo Brouwer is one of contemporary musics living legends. Acclaimed in his youth as one of the all-time great performers of the classical guitar, the Cuban composer is an Honorary Member of UNESCO and is recognised worldwide as the guitars most outstanding living composer for the instrument, and as a pioneer in the fusion of musical styles and genres. As part of his forthcoming visit to London under the auspices of the guitarrísimo series, Leo Brouwer will give two days of open masterclasses at Bolívar Hall. All levels are welcome to participate and/or spectate, from enthusiast through to professional. Places are limited and active participation is by prior application only. All classes will be delivered in English.

PLEASE NOTE: The tickets available on this site are for spectators only. Guitarists interested in participating actively in the masterclasses should send a CV along with details of the proposed repertoire they would like to work on with maestro Brouwer by 17th March 2017 by email to 'cultlon@cervantes.es' or by post to 'Cultural Office, Instituto Cervantes London, 15-19 Devereux Ct, London WC2R 3JJ'. Instituto Cervantes will communicate the final shortlist to all applicants by 22nd March. Participants receive 30 minutes of public individual tuition with Leo Brouwer and a certificate awarded by the Instituto Cervantes and ILAMS, signed by Maestro Brouwer. Fees includes a complimentary pass to all other masterclasses and events in the Brouwer guitarrísimo series (talk and concert). Please visit www.ilams.org.uk/brouwer.htm for more information.

This event is part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of the Embassies of Cuba and Venezuela