Lunchtime Guitar Concert ft. Robert Gutierrez

Westminster Music Library proudly presents guitarist Robert Gutierrez for a performance of Andean folk music from Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. All are warmly welcome at this free performance in a relaxed environment.

Wawapampay (Huayno from Puquio) - Traditional, Arranged by M. Prado

Selection of Huaylas from Junín

• Vaso de Cristal - Zenobio Dagha Sapaico
• Casarme Quiero - Zenobio Dagha Sapaico
• El pio pio (Huaylas) - Eusebio "Chato" Grados

Virgenes del sol (Danza Inca) - Jorge Bravo de Rueda, Arranged by R. G. Zarate

Scissors dance from Ayacucho (Danza de Tijeras)

• Pasacalle - Traditional
• Huallpa Huacay - Traditional
• Alto ensayo - Traditional
• Doce Cobray - Manuelcha Prado
• Qacha Maki - Vladimir Ccanto

Arriba los Pañuelos/Negra del Alma (Marinera and Huayno from Ayacucho) - Traditional, Arranged by J. Molina

Huaynos Ayacuchanos

• Sonqollay - Traditional
• Coca Quintucha - Traditional
• Adios pueblo de Ayacucho - Traditional

Chagrita Caprichosa (San Juanito from Ecuador) - Benjamin Aguilera

Feria/Leyenda (Motivo from Boliva) - Alfredo Dominguez

Encuentros (Motivo from Bolivia) - Jorge Komori

is a British-born guitarist of Peruvian descent based in London. He frequently performs with many London-based Andean music groups, as well as performing as a solo guitarist. Currently, Robert 's focus is on promoting the Andean solo guitar tradition, exploring music from Ayacucho and other regions. These are classical guitar arrangements of folk songs typically performed in ensembles, and use many indigenous techniques and tunings which are unique to Peruvian guitar. He has presented his own research on Andean guitar at the CLACS Latin American Music Seminar, and delivered recitals at the Latin American House, Well Read Literary Festival and Festival Andino UK. Over various trips throughout Peru and Bolivia, he has studied with many respected Andean musicians and has learnt to play native instruments such as the quena, sikus, and the charango. His music is deeply rooted in ancestral Quechua traditions and evokes mountain landscapes, agricultural fiestas and the rural life of Andean people.

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