Legendary guitarist Pepe Romero, one of the worldB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s premiere classical guitarists, will mentor students at the University of Victoria this week.
With performances around the globe, Spanish knighthood, accolades from the Vatican and U.S. presidential administrations, Romero is a superstar of classical music.
In a special masterclass from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, four talented UVic guitarists will perform for Romero, who holds an honourary doctorate from the university, followed by a brief Q&A session. The class will be held in the David Lam Auditorium, Rm. A144. Admission is free.
On Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Romero will give a performance at the First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., with UVic faculty guitarist, Alexander Dunn, (whom Romero taught and mentored) along with several guests. For more information go to victoriaguitarsociety.ca.