Jeffrey McFadden, Classical Guitarist

Jeffrey McFadden has been acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists of his generation. Over the past years, concert engagements have taken him throughout Canada and the United States and into Europe. He has given World Premieres of works by numerous composers and has been a featured performer at several international music festivals, including "Guitar '87" and GuitarFest '91 in Toronto, Gitarren-Symposium Iserlohn, Lachine International Guitar Festival, the Columbus State Guitar Symposium, The Niagara International Chambre Music Festival, the National Flute Association (USA) Convention and the Festival Mediterraneo della Chitarra in Cervo, Italy.

In 1992, Jeffrey McFadden was awarded a Silver Medal in the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Competition and was also a prize-winner in the 1993 Great Lakes Guitar Competition. His debut recording was the first in the "Laureate Series" on the Naxos label and was released world-wide. Since its release, this recording has sold in the thousands of copies. His playing has received enthusiastic critical acclaim; the Daily Telegraph of London (UK) exclaimed McFadden's ability to make the guitar sing is second to none, and Classic CD has described his playing as major artistry.

His latest solo release features the complete didactic works by the 19th century composer Napoleon Coste. ClassicsToday.com raved about this disc saying, Jeffrey McFadden is not only an extraordinary guitarist, he’s also an inspired musician. Recently, McFadden had the opportunity to work under the great Pierre Boulez in a performance celebrating the awarding of the Glenn Gould prize to Boulez. He was also counted among the most important guitarists of his day by his inclusion in the Maurice Summerfield lexicon, The Classical Guitar, Its History and Players. He is frequently heard on CBC radio and NPR in the United States both as soloist and ensemble player and is a member of Toronto's New Music Concerts Ensemble.

He is currently at work on his 7th CD, a recording of selected works of Augustin Barrios. Jeffrey has given masterclasses and seminars at some of North America's most prestigious institutions including the Université de Montréal, Conservatoire de Music à Hull/Gatineau, University of British Colombia, Michigan State University and the Oberlin College Conservatory. He is a lecturer in guitar at the University of Toronto.

For more information, please visit www.jeffreymcfadden.com.

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