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FRANCISCO LUIS

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Winner of more than 40 international prizes and an official D’Addario artist, Francisco Luís is considered one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

At the age of 25, Francisco Luis has performed in several renowned concert halls across Europe. In 2015, he interpreted the emblematic Concierto de Aranjuez by J. Rodrigo with the symphonic orchestra from the National Conservatory of Lisbon, in the Cinema/Theater Sao Jorge. Francisco has also performed in more than 10 different countries, including some of the most important venues such as Musikverein (Wien), Casa da Música (Porto), Palácio da Ajuda (Lisbon), Parkstad Limburg Theaters (Heerlen), and more. In 2023, Francisco Luis made his debut in Central America, performing as a guest artist and lecturer at the renowned International Guitar Festival in Saltillo, Mexico.

Francisco Luis has been awarded at several international competitions, including 20 first prizes. Among these, Francisco has obtained the 1st prize in Iserlohn International Guitar competition, 1st prize in Florida Guitar Foundation competition, 1st prize in Dutch Guitar Foundation competition, 1º in Harmonia Cordis International guitar festival, 1st prize in Aalborg Guitar Festival, etc. Francisco has also very recently been awarded the 2nd prize (1st not awarded) in the renowned Koblenz International Guitar Competition (Hubbert Kappel).

Francisco’s performing skills and deep interpretations have touched many diverse audiences, presenting a wide variety of styles in repertoire, showcasing fresh features such as classical improvisation, arrangements, and compositions of his own. Carlo Marchione, a renowned Italian guitarist, has stated, "Francisco embodies all the qualities expected of a great musician, not least the ability, impossible to learn (but the result of a precious and rare natural talent), to perform his music with a touching sense of inevitability and naturalness.

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