Pablo Sáinz-Villegas
Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 PM
It seems impossible that just six strings could evoke so many moods, from heartbreak to fiery passion — but in the hands of a master the classical guitar touches the soul. Undoubtedly the most virtuosic guitarist of his generation, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is such a master. He is acclaimed by the intern...
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas
It seems impossible that just six strings could evoke so many moods, from heartbreak to fiery passion — but in the hands of a master the classical guitar touches the soul. Undoubtedly the most virtuosic guitarist of his generation, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is such a master. He is acclaimed by the international press as the sucessor to the great Andres Segovia, hailed by his countryman Placido Domingo as unequalled, and has thrilled audiences in more than 40 countries, including performances with such orchestras as the Israel Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, and the National Orchestra of Spain. His performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2024 was a revelation, drawing ovations from the audience and orchestra. Now you can hear this brilliantly gifted, deeply emotional artist in an intimate solo performance in the Perelman Theater. Seating is limited, so order your tickets now! Pablo Sáinz-Villegas's appearance is sponsored by Arthur Alan Wolk.
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It seems impossible that just six strings could evoke so many moods, from heartbreak to fiery passion — but in the hands of a master the classical guitar touches the soul. Undoubtedly the most virtuosic guitarist of his generation, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is such a master. He is acclaimed by the international press as the sucessor to the great Andres Segovia, hailed by his countryman Placido Domingo as unequalled, and has thrilled audiences in more than 40 countries, including performances with suc...
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Pablo Sáinz-Villegas starts at 8:00 p.m.
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