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Scott Cmiel

Scott Cmiel is chair of the guitar and musicianship departments in the preparatory division of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Articles by this Author

Master Guitarist Manuel Barrueco Spotlights Two Protégés - Review
May 3, 2010

Manuel Barrueco gave a panoramic view of the history and future of the classical guitar in the 20th and 21st centuries in a marvelous recital Thursday at San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre. Historical perspective came in the first half of the concert, presented by San Francisco Performances and the Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts, and dedicated to a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the deaths of Isaac Albéniz and Francisco Tárrega.

Guitarmen Always Ring Twice - Review
March 1, 2010
Songs of His Fathers and Forefathers - Review
January 12, 2010
Xuefei Yang - Preview
November 10, 2009
Inspired Guitar - Review
October 19, 2009
Bach, Stewed - Review
October 5, 2009
The Season Ahead: A Preview of Fall Concerts - Article
September 6, 2009
Twin Spirits - Review
March 16, 2009
Honoring a Pioneer - Review
March 3, 2009
Sweet Suite - Review
January 20, 2009
High-Flying Mastery - Review
October 14, 2008
All About the Strings - Review
September 30, 2008
The Strings Have It - Review
August 12, 2008
Stylish Work on Eight Strings - Review
April 1, 2008
Versatility of a Master Guitarist - Review
March 18, 2008

Manuel Barrueco has been known as one of the world’s foremost classical guitarists since 1974, when, at 22, he became the first guitarist to win the Concert Artists Guild Award. Since then, his reputation has continued to grow. A large and enthusiastic audience was on hand on Saturday at Herbst Theatre to hear his substantial program, presented by San Francisco Performances and the Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Manuel Barrueco

The Passion of the Guitar - Review
December 18, 2007
Master of the Lute - Review
October 2, 2007