JAUME TORRENT, world renowned guitarist and composer from Barcelona, has performed extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, the United States and Russia. He led the famous guitar quartet known as the "Quartet Tarrago". Most recently, he was the president of the jury at the internationally acclaimed Subiaco Competition in Italy.

Jaume Torrent, guitarist, is one of Spain's most important musicians. He was born near Barcelona, and attended the prestigious Conservatorio del Liceu where he studied with Tarragó. Later, Mr. Torrent became the director of his alma mater. He began his international career in 1975, and has concertized extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, and in the United States. For many years Jaume led the famous guitar quartet known as “Quartet Tarragó”, which was named in honor of his illustrious teacher.

Like Andres Segovia before him, Jaume Torrent has inspired composers to write works for the guitar. In addition, Sr. Torrent has composed many works which are in the repertoires of famous musicians and major orchestras. He has received many important international awards. These include “President of the Jury” at the internationally renowned Subiaco Competition in Italy and the highest award of achievement, the coveted Gold Medal from the Republic of the Ukraine.

JOSEPH GOLD is the “Romantic Violin Virtuoso” par excellence. Renowned on four continents for his brilliant interpretations of 19th century composers, Mr. Gold has literally written the book on Paganini, Sarasate, and Bazzini. In addition to the romantic repertoire, Joseph Gold has commissioned many prominent composers to write works especially for him. Concert repertoire is selected with great care, and is designed to “bring audiences to the point of ecstasy!”

Mr. Gold is known to the literary world as a musical historian, writing books, and articles about history's greatest violinists. He has also discovered many unknown compositions by Sarasate and Paganini. All this in addition to being a soloist in famous Hollywood movies, he has directed international music festivals, and continues to present concerts of his acclaimed “Portraits of Immortal Violinists”.

Please visit his web site: www.josephgold.com