The Guitarist
Spanish Sonatas - Stephen Marchionda
A top prize winner in several international competitions, Stephen Marchionda is a graduate of Yale University. In 1991 he was affiliated to the Royal Academy of
Music in London where he studied with Julian Bream, Leo Brouwer, John Mills, and
John Williams. Teachers in the States include John Holmquist, Ricardo Iznaola
and Benjamin Verdery.
Stephen Marchionda performs regularly throughout the United States appearing at
numerous university and performing for festivals including the Aspen Music Festival.
He has also been invited to perform at the Cleveland and British Museums of
Art, the Houston Fine Arts Center and the University of Texas.
Concerts in Europe have taken him to Naples, Rome, Madrid, Granada and Athens.
Concert appearances in the UK range from Cornwall to London to Scotland and
include recital performances for universities, conservatories, art centres, music societies and guitar centres.
Education
In 1991 Stephen Marchionda was affiliated to the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. Whilst there he studied both with John Williams and Juilian Bream. Marchionda also holds a Master's Degree of Music Performance from Yale University, where he studied with Benjamin Verdery. Previous teachers are John Holmquist at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Ricardo Iznaola at the University of Denver.
Marchionda has performed in Master classes with many distinguished artists, including Leo Brouwer, Yo Yo Ma and Aldo Parisot. Marchionda has also studied at the Aspen Music Festival.
Competitions
Top Prize Winner
Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Competition(1989)
Top Prize Winner
Manuel de Falla Competition, Granada, Spain (1987)
Top Prize Winner
Kingsville International Concerto Competition USA - (Open to all instruments)
Finalist - Twice
American String Teachers Association Solo Competition
(1988 & 1990 - open to all instrumental categories)
Press Reviews
Quotes
Stephen Marchionda "A strong spirited performer"
Julian Bream (1993)
"A sensitive and convincing performance"
Classical Guitar (September, 1993)
"A virtuostic technique with a sensitive Line"
Classical Guitar (September, 1993)
"Stephen Marchionda possesses a wonderfultechnique which inspires impressionable artistry"
Jessie Cecci, Concert Master, Colorado Philharmonic (1987)
"A warm stage presence... energy and rhythmic drive"
Soundboard Magazine (1990)
"A stylish performance...embracing the Spanish idiom"
The Cleveland Plain Dealer (1990)
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