Artists and Friends of Taunus Gitarre
Guitarist & Professor for Guitar at the HfM Weimar
Ricardo Gallén, born in 1972 in Linares, Spain, is a renowned classical guitarist. He is known for his technical brilliance, interpretative depth and innovative approaches. Gallén performs internationally, has released several albums and teaches as a professor at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar.
Guitarist
Yamandu Costa (born 1980, Brazil) is one of South America's most important guitarists and a master of the seven-string guitar. His virtuosic style blends choro, samba, and bossa nova with tango and classical influences.
With technical brilliance, improvisational freedom, and a commanding stage presence, he captivates audiences worldwide and is considered a defining voice in modern guitar music.
Guitarist & Lecturer for Classical Guitar
David Russell, born in Glasgow in 1953, is a world-renowned classical guitarist. He is known for his virtuosity, musical sensitivity and wide repertoire. Russell has received a Grammy and numerous awards. He performs internationally and inspires with his masterful interpretations.




