David Russell (guitarist)

David Russell (born 1953 in Glasgow) is a classical guitarist. He is considered a virtuoso with a captivating stage presence, impeccable tone, technical mastery over his instrument, and a soft spoken dedication to advancing the craft of classical guitar.[1] Although he has a wide collection of instruments, he is most known for his association with Matthias Dammann guitars[2] and D’Addario Pro-Arte’ Nylon strings.[3]

For other people named David Russell, see David Russell (disambiguation).
David Russell
Born (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953
Glasgow, Scotland
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Musician and Teacher
Instrument(s)Classical Guitar
Years active1978-Present
LabelsAzica Records and Telarc
WebsiteDavidRussell.com

Biography

When Russell was five years of age, his family moved from Glasgow to Menorca, where he became interested in the guitar, imitating the likes of Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream. Today, Russell resides in Galicia, but spends most of his time touring and playing in prestigious musical festivals around the world.[4] He is also a keen Golf enthusiast and has won amateur golf tournaments in Scotland and Spain. Russell is an avid supporter of his local football team, Celta de Vigo.[5]

Honours And Awards

Under the tutelage of Hector Quine[6] at the Royal Academy of Music, Russell won the Julian Bream Guitar Prize twice. He graduated in 1974 with a scholarship from the Ralph Vaughan Williams Trust.[7] Later, he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés Segovia Competition, the José Ramírez Competition, and Spain's Francisco Tárrega Competition. Russell was named a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. In May 2003, he was awarded the honour of being made "adopted son" of Es Migjorn Gran, the town on Menorca where he grew up. In November 2003, he was given the Medal of Honour of the Conservatory of the Balearics.[8] In 2005, he won a Grammy Award for best instrumental soloist in classical music for his CD Aire Latino.[9] In May 2005, Russell received homage from the music conservatory of Vigo, culminating with the opening of the new auditorium given the name "Auditorio David Russell."[10] David was named honorary member of “Amigos de la Guitarra” - the oldest guitar society in Spain - in 2009[11] and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Guitar Foundation of America in 2018.[12]

Discography
Year[13]AlbumLabelNotes
2021Cantigas de SantiagoAzica Records
2012Grandeur Of The BaroqueTelarc International Corporation
2011Isaac AlbénizTelarc
2010Sonidos LatinosTelarc
2009For DavidTelarc
2008Air On A G StringTelarc
2007Art Of The GuitarTelarc
2006Renaissance Favorites For GuitarTelarc
2005Spanish LegendsTelarc
2004Aire LatinoTelarcGrammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra)
2003David Russell Plays BachTelarc
2002Reflections Of SpainTelarc
2001David Russell Plays Baroque MusicTelarc
1999Music Of GiulianiTelarc
1998Message Of The SeaTelarc
1997Rodrigo ConcertosTelarc Featuring Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
1996Music Of Federico Moreno TorrobaTelarc
1995Music Of BarriosTelarc
1994Guitare Québec 94Doberman-Yppan Records Featuring Leo Brouwer (Conductor)
1991Tárrega: Integral de GuitarraOpera Tres Records
1989Haendel, Bach, ScarlattiGHA Records
198719th Century MusicGHA Records
1985Mario Castelnuovo-TedescoAcademix Records Featuring Raphaella Smits (Guitar) & Jos Van Immerseel (Piano)
1984Dennis Milne Guitar ConcertoPhoenix Records Featuring The Chamber Music Players of London
1983GuitarduetsPoketino Records Featuring Raphaella Smits (Guitar)
1980Plays Antonio LauroGuitar Master Records
1979Something UniqueOverture Records
1978Double Bass And GuitarFestival Records Featuring Dennis Milne (Double Bass)

References
  1. "David Russell". www.guitarsint.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  2. "Matthias Dammann, Germany Double Top (Ex David Russell) Classical Guitar". www.guitarsint.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  3. "David Russell | Guitar + | D'Addario". www.daddario.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  4. "David Russell Concert". cleguitar.org. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  5. "David Russell Autobiography". Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  6. NewsStories (15 January 2015). "CG World Mourns Passing of Hector Quine". Classical Guitar. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  7. "David Russell (Guitar, Arranger) - Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  8. "David Russell | Allegro Guitar Society". guitarsociety.org. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  9. "2004 Grammy Award Winners". Grammy.com. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  10. "David Russell | Guitar + | D'Addario". www.daddario.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  11. "David Russell | Allegro Guitar Society". guitarsociety.org. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  12. "David Russell | Guitar + | D'Addario". www.daddario.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  13. "David Russell Discography". David Russell Website. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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