Adam del monte biography

Adam del Monte, One of the leading flamenco and classical guitarist/composers of his generation, Adam del Monte has made it his life mission to fully.
One of the leading flamenco and classical guitarist/composers of his generation, Adam del Monte has made it his life mission to fully express.
Leading flamenco and classical guitarist Adam del Monte performs and composes music that stems from traditional styles and progressive forms.

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Adam del Monte, One of the leading flamenco and classical guitarist/composers of his generation, Adam del Monte has made it his life mission to fully express himself in these two genres, transcending labeling and convention. Always having incorporated a wide array of musical styles in his compositions, Del Monte and has embarked on a journey creating a unique sound and language of flamenco that is both steeped in tradition and progressive in its openness to musical flavors from around the world.

Del Monte has recorded for Deutsche Gramophone – the featured flamenco guitar part in the double Grammy award winning opera Ainadamar by Osvaldo Golijov (2006), with soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Atlanta Symphony, conducted by Robert Spano. Since then he has toured this opera in, Carnegie Hall, NY, Lincoln Center, NY, Barbican Center, London, Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Chicago Symphony and many more.

Del Monte has recently composed a first of its kind Flamenco Opera. Llantos 1492, is an opera that is a full integration of the flamenco and classical/operatic world in all aspects

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George A. Miller Visiting Artist

Adam Del Monte's achievements are as diverse as they are impressive. As a performer, he has graced some of the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with his spellbinding interpretations and electrifying technique. Del Monte's performances range from intimate recitals to collaborations with orchestras and ensembles, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of the guitar in both flamenco and classical traditions.

A defining characteristic of Del Monte's artistry is his pioneering approach to flamenco fusion. Embracing influences from a myriad of musical genres and cultures, he has created a distinct and innovative sound that pushes the boundaries of traditional flamenco while remaining rooted in its rich heritage. Del Monte's expertise in flamenco fusion has earned him acclaim as a trailblazer in the genre, inspiring musicians and audiences alike with his groundbreaking compositions and arrangements.

Throughout his illustrious career, Del Monte has collaborated with esteemed ensembles and orchestras worldwide, seamlessly blending the

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Adam del Monte

First Prize winner at the 1997 Stotsenberg International Classical Guitar Competition, ADAM del MONTE has become one of the new generation’s leading guitarists by being a dynamic force in both flamenco and classical guitar. He has performed in England, Spain, France, Switzerland, Israel, Brazil, and the USA. Del Monte has appeared as a soloist in prestigious venues around the world, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Teátro Real in Madrid, the Teatro Cecilia Mirela in Rio de Janeiro, the John Ford Anson Theater, Cerritos Center for the Arts, Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada, and the Wilshire Theater. He performed his own flamenco guitar concerto, Ensueño Flamenco, in Jordan Hall, Boston, with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Adam has collaborated as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the California Philharmonic, and the Madrid Symphony, among others.

Del Monte studied classical guitar at Chesham’s School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Mus