Artyom Dervoed is taking classical guitar to a new level
Artyom Dervoed racks up one million YouTube views taking classical guitar to a new level.
Artyom Dervoed has been called the "Paganini of the guitar” for his absolute mastery of the instrument. The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society presents the Vancouver debut of one of the world's leading classical guitarists on Friday, November 1st, 7 pm at Pyatt Hall. Artyom is an absolute virtuoso with 16 first-place awards in international competitions and millions of views on YouTube. He has thrilled audiences worldwide and his YouTube performance of Niccolo Paganini’s La Campanella has surpassed one million views. Artyom’s magnetic stage presence combined with his technical brilliance create a spellbinding experience. Get your In-person or livestream tickets at www.vancouverguitar.org
An internationally acclaimed artist
Artyom is a regular guest on some of the world’s most prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall and the Berlin Philharmonie. He was featured in the televised world premiere of Stephen Goss’s Guitar Concerto, based on Paganini’s Grand Sonata for Guitar and Violin, performed with Mikhail Pletnev and the Russian National Orchestra, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers. As an artist who has mastered the entire standard orchestral, chamber, and solo guitar repertoire, he is also committed to pushing the boundaries of classical guitar music through collaborations with leading composers, commissioning and performing groundbreaking new works.
A career of firsts
Artyom’s journey with the guitar began as a 6-year old, who was originally told he had no talent. He went on to win 16 firsts in international competitions opening the door to a prolific international career and a series of high-profile recording projects.
In 2008, Artyom released a bestselling chamber music album of new works by Russian composers on the Naxos label. The following year, he recorded an album featuring the music of Cuban guitar legend Leo Brouwer. His most recent release, Ghosts & Shadows (Melodia Records, 2015), a survey of 500 years of Spanish music, was nominated for the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) in the Best Solo Performance category.
A champion of the guitar’
Beyond his accomplishments on stage, Artyom is a tireless advocate for the classical guitar and its future. He is not only an in incredible performer but also a visionary leader in the classical guitar community. He founded the Moscow Chamber Guitar Music Festival, “Golden Fingerboards,” and co-founded the prestigious Guitar Virtuosi Moscow International Festival, where he serves as Artistic Director.
Join us for an unforgettable evening
This is a rare opportunity for Vancouver audiences to witness the artistry of Artyom Dervoed, a guitarist at the height of his powers. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music from one of the world’s leading champions of the classical guitar.
The concert starts at 7 pm, with a pre-concert performance of up-and-coming guitarists at 6:15 pm so come early. The concert is at Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, in the VSO School of Music, Vancouver.
Tickets are $45 General Admission, $37 Senior/Student, $15 Youth (18 and under) and Livestream $20. VCGS members enjoy a 15% discount on single tickets. Get tickets at www.vancouverguitar.org