Paolo Pegoraro
Paolo Pegoraro (Italy) graduated at the Conservatory Benedetto Marcello in Venice in the class of Tommaso de Nardis. He took master classes with Manuel Barrueco and David Russell, as well as receiving the Merit Diploma at the Chigiana Academy of Siena in Oscar Ghiglia's Class.
In 2003, he was rewarded as the Italian guitarist of the year by the readers of the Magazine Guitart. Winner of prestigious competitions, he performs regularly at major festivals throughout Europe, USA, South America, Africa and Asia.
He is creator and artistic director of the International Guitar Festival Friuli Venezia-Giulia for 14 years. Paolo also founded the Guitar Center Tárrega, a school established and recognized internationally.
He has several recordings and the CD Solo has received enthusiastic reviews.