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Afshin Torabi plays Allegro from Suite No. 35 by Sylvius Leopold Weiss as part of our Siccas Media program (). Afshin Torabi, a virtuoso guitarist of Persian descent, embarked on his musical journey at the age of 10 when his father, Naser Torabi, presented him with his first classical guitar. Under his father's guidance, Afshin delved into the intricacies of music theory and harmonic studies, laying the foundation for his future endeavors. His formal education began at the esteemed Gnessin Music College in Moscow, where he refined his skills under the tutelage of renowned Russian guitarists Alexander Vinitsky and Nikita Koshkin. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Afshin furthered his studies at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec, under the mentorship of Rémi Boucher, before earning both a master's and a doctorate in interpretation from Laval University. Throughout his academic journey, he benefited from the guidance of esteemed professors such as Richard Paré, Rémi Boucher, and Michel Cardin. Dedicated to continuous growth, Afshin pursued postdoctoral studies at the University of Moncton, mentored by Michel Cardin, and later served as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Toronto, collaborating with Jeffrey McFadden. In 2022, he embarked on his second postdoctoral journey at UQAM University in Montreal, under the guidance of Dr. Isabell Héroux, focusing on a commendable project aimed at developing a didactic tool for teaching baroque music to contemporary guitarists. Afshin's artistic prowess has graced international stages, captivating audiences in London, Quebec, Montreal, Moscow, Istanbul, and cities across Iran. His performances at prestigious events such as the Fajr Festival in Tehran, the Istanbul International Festival, and the World International Guitar Festival in Canada have garnered global recognition. Notably, venues like the BBC in London have witnessed his captivating performances. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Afshin is passionate about sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. He has delivered lectures at esteemed universities including Tehran University, Montreal University, Laval University, and Toronto University, enriching the academic community with his expertise. Among his notable accomplishments is the recording of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, guided by Richard Paré, which earned admiration from esteemed musicians such as Andreas Koch, Göran Söllscher, and Rémi Boucher. Afshin Torabi continues to inspire audiences and musicians alike with his profound musicality and dedication to his craft. Support our channel and become a SiccasGuitars Member with exclusive classical guitar nerd perks: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Follows us on: ► Instagram: ► TikTok: @siccasguitars ► Facebook: ► Twitter: WEBSITES: ► ► ► ► NEWSLETTER: ► CONTACT US: ► info@ ► 76137 Karlsruhe, Roonstr. 31, Germany ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ►►ANA VIDOVIC ►►J S BACH ►► ALBUMS & CONCERTS ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Classical guitars are our passion! We are specialized in the highest quality concert guitars as well as historic guitars from around the world. Our passion for these unique instruments and the joy to give guitarists, passionate players, and collectors the possibility to purchase their own appropriate instrument is the motivation that drives us. Another focus is to work closely with established and young, largely unknown luthiers. Together we want to develop new ideas and share experiences with our customers. We also recorded pieces for many great composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Astor Piazzolla and Isaac Albeniz (Asturias). You will also find almost all the classical music composers that wrote for the classical guitar. Make sure to discover Agustin Barrios Mangoré, Manuel Maria Ponce, Heitor Villa-Lobos and many more if you don't know their compositions already You can find our showroom in 76137 Karlsruhe, Roonstr. 31, Germany ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ #SiccasGuitars #baroque #guitarmusic ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Lighted by Nyta:
