Concert: Classical Guitar Music from Vietnam and Around the World
Schedule
Wed Nov 17 2021 at 12:30 am to 01:30 am
Location
NIU School of Music | Dekalb
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An TranSchool of Music
Northern Illinois University
Concert: “Classical Guitar Music from Vietnam and Around the World”
Location: NIU School of Music Recital Hall
An Tran is an internationally acclaimed Vietnamese Classical Guitarist and winner of over 13 international competitions and awards. Based in Chicago, USA, An has been praised for his “gorgeous playing” and “flawless technique” by the KnoxTNToday, and received many accolades for his dynamic artistry including being hailed as a “Vietnamese guitar virtuoso” by Austin Classical Guitar. Crafting his signature style by merging world cultures with Vietnamese classical music he, was invited to teach, perform and judge at various festivals includingthe Milwaukee Latino Arts Guitar Festival, Latin-American International Guitar Festival, New Orleans International Guitar Festival, Hamilton International Guitar Festival (Canada) and Lone Star Guitar Festival (Texas).
Gaining inspiration from the interconnectedness of music, cultures and people, An developed and refined his skills and techniques for over two decades and studied in masterclasses with many world-renowned guitarists. He received his B.A. in Music and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from North Park University, studying with Julie Goldberg and Tom Zelle and his Master of Music along with the Southeast Asia Studies Fellowship from Yale University, studying with Benjamin Verdery. Currently a Dorothy and Carl Johnson endowed Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at Northwestern University studying with Anne Waller, An continues to transcend boundaries with his music.
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Where is it happening?
NIU School of Music, Music Building, 300 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115