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Pablo Sáinz-Villegas

Apr 18

Performance Dates

  • Sat Apr 18 2026 8:00 PM

Venue

Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater

Hailed as the “global ambassador of Spanish guitar” by Billboard Magazine, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is widely acclaimed as the successor to Andrés Segovia. His playing dazzles with vibrant colors and deep emotion, captivating audiences with its expressiveness. Sáinz-Villegas’ guitar evokes intimacy and passion, weaving haunting melodies that transport listeners to a place of reverie and reflection. An exceptional performer, he stands as a living testament to music’s profound power to touch the depths of the human soul. 

 

Virtuosic playing characterized by its vividly shaded colors and irresistible exuberance.
— The New York Times

 

PROGRAM

HÉITOR VILLA-LOBOS: 5 Preludes

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Chaconne BWV 1004 (arr. Pablo Sainz-Villegas)

ISAAC ALBÉNIZ: Asturias — from Suite Española Op. 47, No. 5

AGUSTÍN BARRIOS-MANGORÉ: Un sueño en la Floresta

CARLO DOMENICONI: Koyunbaba Op. 19