Simon Schembri had the rare privilege of playing several guitar duets with his master, Alexandre Lagoya, who recognized Schembri's 'virtuosity placed at the service of a high spiritual sensitivity'.
Performer Biography
Simon Schembri was chosen to join the class of renowned guitarist Alexandre Lagoya at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, where he won first prize.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Parisii, the string quartet on this album, was founded by four students from the Conservatory of Paris who were all first prize-winners in both solo instrumental and chamber music.
Performer Biography
Simon Schembri was awarded the Licence of the Royal Schools of Music of London (LRSM) at just 14 years old.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Parisii won both the Evian and Munich Competitions in 1987, which led to an intense schedule of over 100 concerts annually across 80 countries.
Recording & Production
This CD was made possible through financial support from MSV Life p.l.c. in Malta.
Performer Biography
Simon Schembri, the guitarist on this album, discovered the instrument at age six in his native Malta and was giving concerts by age nine.
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