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Marc Teicholz and Michael Partington Classical Guitar Duo

San Francisco Conservatory faculty and Guitarist Marc Teicholz was awarded first prize at the 1989 International Guitar Foundation of America Competition, the largest, most prestigious contest of its kind in the United States. He was also a prize winner at the 1991 New York East-West Artists Competition. Described by Gramophone as arguably the best of the new young guitarists to have emerged, and by Soundboard magazine as among the best we have ever heard, Teicholzs performances throughout the world include tours of the United States, Canada, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Fiji. His recitals and master classes have received critical acclaim, and he has been featured in concert with orchestras in Spain, Portugal, California and Hawaii. Teicholz has recorded solo CDs for Naxos, Sugo, Menus and Music, and most recently, Guitar Salon International. His latest disc, Valseana, presents works performed on historic guitars of the period of each musical selection.

University of Washington guitar program director Michael Partington is one of the most engaging of the new generation of concert players. Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his "lyricism, intensity and clear technical command," this award-winning British guitarist has performed internationally as a soloist, with ensemble, and on radio and tv to unanimous critical praise. Audiences are put at ease by his charming stage manner and captivated by his musical interpretations. His innate rhythmic understanding and sense for tonal colour combine to form some of the most memorable phrasing to be heard on the guitar.Mr. Partington has appeared throughout the USA, UK, Canada, Russia, and Scandanavia in solo recital, with orchestra, and in chamber ensembles; he is a veteran of 8 records available on the Rosewood Recordings, Present Sounds and Cadenza Music labels.