Alvaro Pierri

Alvaro Pierri is internationally regarded as one of the most fascinating personalities in the world of the guitar. The press praises "his masterfully thought-out interpretations", the "breathtaking phrasing", his "overwhelming, brilliant technique" and "the sheer inexhaustible range of timbres that he is able to elicit from the guitar". 

The Uruguayan-born artist is a regular guest in the major concert halls of Europe, North and South America and Asia and is celebrated by audiences and critics alike. In addition to his solo concerts, Alvaro Pierri performs with important orchestras and musical personalities, including Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra or Astor Piazzolla and the WDR Radio Orchestra Cologne. Contemporary composers such as L. Brouwer, G. Santórsola, J. Hétu and A. Piazzolla have dedicated important works to Pierri, which he brilliantly premieres. His extensive CD recordings have received numerous awards.   

In addition to his concert activities, Alvaro Pierri is an outstanding teacher. In 2002 he was appointed professor at the University of Music in Vienna. His students have won prizes at the most important guitar competitions.