“Valérie is an enrapturing classical guitarist...”
— BBC Introducing
WELCOME TO MY PAGE
Welcome to my web site! Here you will find information on upcoming events, you can watch videos, listen to radio broadcast from National Public Radio (U.S.), and purchase recordings.
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Composition news: I am excited to announce that my compositions have been published by Bergmann Editions. Since August 2018, I have written two solo suites: "Wanderlust: Through the Ages, Story of Us, It Takes Two" and "Three Nordic Sketches: Aurora Borealis, Ice, Wings Over Alta". Please click on the titles where you can purchase the music. Also I have 4 guitar orchestra pieces, a guitar duo, and a choir Christmas carol. My friends, family and fans, would you please like any of my videos and subscribe to my channel? Thank you! www.youtube.com/valeriehartzell
A big thank you to Andrew Williams for the interview on Bergmann's site. Click HERE to read the interview.
I'm happy to announce that I have accepted the position of classical guitar and piano tutor at the prestigious private school, Leweston School, in Dorset. I teach both at the prep and at the senior school and am enjoying teaching immensely.
Recording of Paul Ibbotson's "Circular Motion". To listen, please click here: Circular Motion
BBC Radio 3 invited me to perform, July 16th, 2017 on the BBC Introducing Stage at the Latitude Festival and it was an absolute honour because I was the only classical musician to be chosen from the short list of 117 people. Introducing me to the stage was Radio 3 presenter, Suzy Klein. A month later I was invited back by Radio 3 to perform live and give an interview with host Sara Mohr-Pietsch for the show "In Tune". I performed my arrangement of "Asturias" by Albéniz, "A Moment Alone" by Chris Dumigan and "Fuoco" by Roland Dyens. This was an incredible and fun experience!
English composer Paul Ibbotson asked if I would work with him on his new composition (editing, fingerings, etc), Romanza-Barcarolle and then record it. To listen, please go to Itunes.
For more information on upcoming concerts & workshops, please visit the Events Page. Thank you for visiting! Please leave me a comment on my Contact Page and you can also join my emailing list to be keep up to date on upcoming events.
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