Stephen Mattingly, guitar

Calling all music enthusiasts and guitar aficionados! Prepare yourself for a profound and masterfully curated musical experience with Stephen Mattingly, an elite classical guitarist whose playing marries deep academic rigor with breathtaking, imaginative artistry. This isn't just a recital; it’s an opportunity to hear a global champion of the instrument deliver a performance packed with striking depth, technical precision, and vibrant sonic color.

Stephen’s immense mastery is backed by some of the most prestigious credentials in the classical world. He honed his craft under legendary pedagogues Bruce Holzman, Nicholas Goluses, Oscar Ghiglia, and Dale Kavanagh, earning top credentials from the Eastman School of Music and Florida State University (FSU). Today, he shapes the future of the instrument as the Associate Professor of Guitar at FSU and serves at the absolute pinnacle of the international guitar community as the Chair of the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) Board of Trustees.

What truly sets Stephen apart is his fearless command over both time-honored historical masterworks and complex contemporary music. Following his triumphant solo debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall, The New York Times marveled at his "unfazed" performance of challenging 20th and 21st-century works. Widely celebrated as a "notable colorist" for finding the exact right tonal shade for every note, he even earned the prestigious Theodore Presser Award for his groundbreaking work recording and publishing the complete guitar chamber works of Franz Schubert.

Whether performing worldwide as a riveting soloist, playing alongside major orchestras, or touring with the acclaimed Tantalus Quartet, Stephen has spellbound audiences across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Fanfare Magazine boldly put his playing on par with legendary historical predecessors like Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream, hailing him as "unquestionably a highly gifted guitarist, quite possibly one of the top players on the scene today."

Witnessing Stephen Mattingly live is your chance to watch a master at the height of his powers push the boundaries of classical guitar expression. Get your tickets now! Are you most excited to hear him play sweeping Schubert chamber works or a striking 21st-century masterpiece?