AMONG SOUTH FLORIDA ARTISTS
Sam Desmet With his first CD “study < > studyâ€, European guitarist Dr. Desmet promoted and recorded guitar etudes and compositions of renowned composers such as Leo Brouwer, Angelo Gilardino and Simone Iannarelli, who praise the cd as an example of his refined musical personality. As a soloist and chamber music enthusiast, Dr. Desmet has performed in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and the United States. Together with his wife, pianist Dr. Elizabeth Hsieh he formed ‘La Folia’ duo to promote guitar-piano chamber music.
“Listened. It’s good – you have quite the musical insight. Thank you"
— Angelo Gilardino, Musicologist, Composer
He assisted, reviewed and proofread Concerto pour Guitare et Petit Orchestre opus 155 by Belgian composer Jean Absil which was published in 2009 under Italian label Berben upon request of musicologist Angelo Gilardino. Together with Dr. Gonzalo Gallardo, Mr. Desmet translated and published Solfėges and Vocalises Op. 195 by Ferdinando Carulli based on manuscripts of 1822-6. It may still be the only tutor intended for guitarists to read, sing and play two lines of music simultaneously. The edition is published in 2012 by the Canadian label Production d’Oz.
Dr. Desmet studied music performance and music pedagogy at the Royal Conservatory in his home country Belgium and graduated with highest distinction for guitar. Over the years, Sam had additional training through Master classes and individual lessons with Leo Brouwer, Alvaro Pierri, David Tanenbaum, Denis Azabagic and Thomas Johnson. Other major teachers include Yves Storms, Bruce Holzman Johan Fostier and Filip Rathé.
“Your playing is beautiful, full of sensibility, I have no important advice about your interpretation, I really love your work."
— Simone Iannarelli, Guitarist, Composer
Category/Instrument: Strings/Classical Guitar
City: Miami
County: Miami Dade
Email: sam@samdesmet.com
Website: www.samdesmet.com
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