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Michael Partington
Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his "lyricism, intensity and clear technical command," this award-winning British guitarist has performed internationally as a soloist and with ensemble to unanimous critical praise. Audiences are put at ease by his charming stage manner and captivated by his musical interpretations. His innate rhythmic understanding and sense for tonal colour combine to form some of the most memorable phrasing to be heard on the guitar.
He began playing guitar at age 6 while growing up in Wales, gave his first public performance at age 7 and won his first competition at age 9. He has trained with many of the world's greatest guitarists, including Oscar Ghiglia, Eliot Fisk, Eduardo Fernandez, Manuel Barrueco and David Russell, who commented on his "exquisite good taste and fluid perfection."
Mr. Partington has appeared throughout the USA, UK, Canada, Russia and Scandanavia in solo recital, with orchestra and in chamber ensembles. His North American appearances include the first solo guitar recital in Seattle's Benaroya Hall, as well as Town Hall and Meany Theater in Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles, New Haven, Phoenix, Portland, Reno, San Francisco, Vancouver and many others. Concerts in England and Wales have included Blackheath Halls, the Royal College of Music, St. Martin-in-the-Fields and St. James', Piccadilly in London; the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff; St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings; Bristol Music Club; Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth; Brewery Arts Centre, Kendall; Trinity Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells; Nottingham; Carlisle; Derby; and others. He has performed live on BBC Radio 3's In Tune, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Wales and Great Western Radio in the UK, as well as St. Paul Sunday on National Public Radio in the US, KUOW, KING FM, KZAZ, and KAOS in Washington, JPR in Oregon, KUT in Texas, and cable television in California, Montana and Washington.
An advocate of new music, he has commissioned and premiered works by Stephen Goss, Bryan Johanson, Toshio Hosokawa, Angelo Gilardino, Tom Baker, Kevin Callahan and others. He is a frequent performer and teacher at festivals, including the Guitar Foundation of America Festival, Llantilio Crossenny Festival, Portland Guitar Festival, Northwest Guitar Festival, Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, Cascadia Festival and Chelan Bach Fest. He has also performed with Orchestra Seattle, Seattle Chamber Players, Seattle Creative Orchestra, Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Rainier Symphony, Portland State University Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Chorale, Seattle Choral Company, and flutist Paul Taub in the duo Dinamici. Mr. Partington is frequently invited to adjudicate or sit on the jury for local, national and international competitions in the US and Canada, including the Guitar Foundation of America competition, the National finals for the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals, the Music Teachers of North America national finals and the Portland Guitar Competition. His recordings are available on the Rosewood Recordings, Present Sounds and Cadenza Music labels. He currently lives in Seattle where he is director of the Guitar Program at the University of Washington.
South Wales Argus,
July 23rd, 1997 and
Monmouthshire Beacon,
July 10th, 1997 (Glyn Edwards)
How appropriate that on one of America's most important holidays we were entertained by a former resident of Raglan who now resides in the USA. Guitarist Michael Partington's recital drew to a close a series of concerts in Britain after winning a number of highly prestigious prizes and awards in Washington.
The Capacity audience at St. Cadoc's Church were treated to an impressive opener with the Sonata Clasica by Manuel Ponce. From the beginning Michael showed complete control and delighted everyone with his interpretation. The first half closed with Britten's Nocturnal. A notoriuosly challenging work, it was perhaps at this point that we were to realise that we were listening to a masterful working of one of the guitar's most important repertoire pieces. Michael rose to the occasion with flawless technique and musicianship. The second half continued with more 20th century works including M Pujol and Torroba and culminating in a breathtaking performance of Koshkin's Usher Waltz. This was a performance to savour and to reflect on what a fine musician we have lost to the USA. However, with such good review, I hope and feel sure that Michael will return.
The concerts are $10. This year we are offering a $75 season ticket for all 9 concerts a 16.7% savings over single ticket prices. The complete schedule for this year is:
May 11 - Bottom Line Duo; June 8 Rouge; July 13 - Uncle Bonsai; August 10 - Del Rey; August 24 - Kate MacLeod & Kat Eggleston; September 7 - Swil Kanim; September 21 Ambience; October 5 - Michael Partington & October 19 Crumac. In addition, there will be an Art Celebration at the Carnation Tree Farm before the concert on August 10. This will include artists displaying their work, music and food vendors.
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LocationCarnation Tree Farm Barn (View)
3803 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
United States
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