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 & Composer
Alan Mearns is an internationally recognized classical guitarist, composer, and songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Known for his expressive artistry, technical brilliance, and acclaimed Bach interpretations, he has gained international recognition through performances, recordings, and innovative arrangements. His album Sei Solo reached the Billboard Classical Charts and established him as one of the leading guitarists of his generation.
Guitarist & Composer
Adam Del Monte is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and conductor known for his unique mastery of both classical music and flamenco. With exceptional versatility and expressive artistry, he combines different musical traditions into a distinctive personal style and is regarded as one of the leading artists in his field.
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.





