World Renowned Guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas
Back by popular demand, world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas returns to Bozeman following his sold-out performances in 2023. Known for his passionate artistry and charismatic stage presence, Sáinz-Villegas will perform Joaquín Rodrigo’s Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, a masterwork that captures the soul of Spanish music.
Acclaimed as the natural heir to Andrés Segovia and a global ambassador of Spanish culture, Sáinz-Villegas has performed with leading orchestras across more than 40 countries, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and National Orchestra of Spain. Since his debut with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, he has become a benchmark for symphonic guitar performance. A tireless promoter of development of the repertoire for Spanish classical guitar, Pablo Sainz-Villegas has made numerous world premieres. He has had the privilege of playing before members of the Spanish Royal Family as well as other heads of state and international leaders.
Described by Plácido Domingo as “the master of the guitar,” Sáinz-Villegas has performed for audiences of over 85,000, including a tribute concert at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and a televised performance on a floating stage in the Amazon River. The New York Times praises his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance.”
The program concludes with the Bozeman Symphony performing Aaron Copland’s monumental Third Symphony—a quintessentially American masterpiece. From its atmospheric opening to the triumphant finale featuring Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, the symphony delivers a moving and unforgettable emotional and musical journey.
There will be three performances of Pablo Returns and Copland’s Third Symphony. Performances are on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/pablo-returns-coplands-third-symphony or by calling 406-585-9774. Discounted student (K-12 and college) tickets are offered, and tickets may also be available at the door.