Classical Guitar Heroines Podcast

Dec 17 2024 7 ep. 51 mins 2

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Join us as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women to this timeless art form, featuring insightful interviews, captivating stories and performances that showcase their talent and dedication. Discover the heroines of the classical guitar and their enduring impact on music history and today. Hosted by Bridget Gerard and Mariette Stephenson.

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Series 1 Episode 7 (Gaëlle Solal)

Dec 17 2024 62 mins

Episode 7 features the extraordinary French guitarist Gaëlle Solal, who shares insights into her career, her approach to competitions, and much more! All featured audio was recorded live in concert and is available on Gaëlle Solal’s and the Guitar Foundation of America’s YouTube channels. Many thanks to the Guitar Foundation of America for their support of this podcast.

Series 1 Episode 6 (Izzy Fincher)

Nov 23 2024 63 mins

We are thrilled to feature on this episode American guitarist and researcher Izzy Fincher, whose passion for uncovering the untold stories of women guitarists takes center stage.

Series 1 Episode 5 (Women who have won the GFA ICAC)

Oct 01 2024 40 mins

In this episode, we take a look at the six women who have won the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. Mary Akerman USA (1985) Margarita Escarpa Spain (1994) Antigoni Goni Greece (1995) Martha Masters USA (2000) Bokyung Byun South Korea (2021) Leonela Alejandro Puerto Rico (2024)

Series 1 Episode 4 (Candice Mowbray/Josephina Robledo)

Sep 17 2024 56 mins

In this episode, we chat with the insightful guitarist and musicologist, Dr. Candice Mowbray, and discuss the career of the prodigious performer, teacher, and Francisco Tárrega student, Josephina Robledo.

Series 1 Episode 1

Sep 07 2024 48 mins

Series 1 Episode 1 In our first episode we introduce our hosts, give sneak peaks at our upcoming episodes, pay homage to the late classical guitarists Lily Afshar and Heike Matthiesen and more.

Series 1 Episode 3 (guest Karen Agro)

Sep 07 2024 37 mins

Series 1 Episode 3 We chat with trailblazer Karen Agro and her timely work in the realm of mental health that blends medicine, music and classical guitar.

Series 1 Episode 2 (Emma Rush)

Sep 07 2024 52 mins

Series 1 Episode 2 Join us as we chat with the fantastic Canadian classical guitarist, Emma Rush. We discuss her concert career, promoting women composers, upcoming projects, and more!