Anna Leone: Solo Classical Guitar Recital

Please join us on January 11, 2025, for our season opening concert with the extraordinary Brazilian guitarist Anna Leone! Anna has performed and competed worldwide, and is currently in the DMA program at Stony Brook University.

Doors at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm.

About the Artist
Anna Leone, is one of the most prized guitarists of her generation in Brazil. She started playing guitar when she was seven years old, mostly Brazilian music, and later on in her life, she dedicated her studies to classical music. Performing as a soloist throughout Brazil, USA and Finland, Anna also participated on TV and radio concerts, dedicating most of her repertoire to Latin American and Spanish classical music.

Having participated in many competitions in Brazil, USA and Europe, Anna has received over twelve prizes and three honorable mentions. Highlighting the first prizes at the Charlottesville Classical Guitar Festival and Competition (USA), the XII Seleção de Novos Talentos da Associação de Violão do Rio (BRA), and Prêmio Revelação I Concurso Movimento Violão (BRA).

In 2024 Anna received a full scholarship for the DMA program at Stony Brook University, NY, with the mentorship of João Luiz Rezende. Anna currently plays a Sergio Abreu guitar (2021), and she is an Augustine Strings Artist, playing with Augustine Regal Blue.

Host or Publisher The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society