Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute

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Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute

Robert Guthrie (December 26, 1943 – January 17, 2023)

International Concert Artist, Teacher, & Composer

B. M. (1969) | Classical Guitar | North Carolina School of the Arts

Professor of Classical Guitar | SMU  | 1973-2022

Robert Guthrie
Robert (Bob) Guthrie was a world-class guitarist, international concert artist, teacher, and composer who was the second person in the United States to receive a degree in classical guitar performance under a scholarship recommendation of Andres Segovia to study with Jesus Silva at the North Carolina School of the Arts (B.M. 1969). He studies also included Andres Segovia, Jose Tomas, Celedonio Romero, and Alirio Diaz.

Robert was well known to American audiences through his many appearances as recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber player, and guitar duet player. He has made recordings for National Public Radio (NPR) and was the subject of a PBS documentary highlighting his performance virtuosity and teaching expertise. In addition to his concert appearance throughout the United States, he has performed throughout Mexico, Italy, Russia, Spain and Venezuela.

Robert was also a dedicated teacher, and his passion for the guitar extended to his students. His teaching credits include hundreds of master’s classes in universities and conservatories throughout the US and worldwide. He was a faculty member at Yale University, the Boston Conservatory, the Aspen Music Festival, and served as head of the guitar program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas from 1973-2022.

In addition to his 50-year tenure as professor of classical guitar at SMU, Robert also taught at the Aspen Music festival in the late 70’s and early 80’s and also gave renowned masterclasses in Taos, New Mexico for 15 years where he taught groups of aspiring classical guitarist’s/concert artists. In addition to his career as a classical guitarist, Robert was also a tremendous and talented flamenco guitarist as well.

Robert has recorded 7 recordings in his life-time as an independent artist that feature Bach, Villa-Lobos, as well as numerous Spanish and Latin composers, as well as his own compositions. His numerous recordings can be found on YouTube.

Bob was and is the first and preeminent classical guitar teacher and concert artist in Texas and one of earliest classical guitar concert artists in the United States.

The world has lost a wonderful, compassionate, dedicated, loving, caring, and humble guitar virtuoso and heaven has gained one of its precious beloved children.

Robert Guthrie Tribute | D (Dallas) Magazine Article

Robert Guthrie Tribute (D (Dallas ) Magazine-1979)

Videos

Listen | Live in Concert | Ft Worth, TX (1995)

Listen | Live in Concert | Chicago (2004)

Concert Program  (Click to view the pdf)

CD Recordings | Various Selections

The Taos Suite-Prelude by Robert Guthrie

The Taos Suite-Fiesta by Robert Guthrie

The Taos Suite-Ballad by Robert Guthrie

The Taos Suite-Toccata by Robert Guthrie

Minuet (Op. 11, No. 6) by Fernando Sor

Asturias (Prelude/Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz

Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tarrega

Flamenco (Temas de Farruca) by Sabicas (Live in Concert 1999-CD Recording)

Rafaga by Joaquin Turina (Live in Concert 1999-CD Recording)

Prelude (Cello Suite No. 1) by J.S. Bach

Batuque by Laurindo Almeida

Rumba by Manuel Ponce

Prelude No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Etude No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Salmo de David by Jesus Silva

Concert Programs

Newspaper Articles

Photos

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Stacy Arnold

Stacy Arnold is a professional classical guitarist in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex who is recognized for his 25 years of concert artistry recording artistry and educator experience and is professor of classical guitar studies at Dallas Baptist University where he directs the guitar program. Call 469-337-7294.

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