Dancing at the Wedding of Classical and Flamenco with Adam del Monte

Join our host, Edu Gutterres, in this exciting conversation with Adam del Monte, an acclaimed flamenco and classical guitarist, composer, and educator. In this interview, Adam shares insights into his upcoming flamenco opera Llantos 1942, premiering this week at Opera Southwest in Albuquerque. He also discusses his passion for blending classical and flamenco guitar styles, advocating for the reconciliation of both worlds in performance. Additionally, Adam reveals his secret for artists to find their own voice. Adam del Monte has performed internationally with renowned orchestras and flamenco artists, recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, and created groundbreaking works like his flamenco guitar concerto Paisajes. As an educator, he has taught at USC since 2000 and is known for his innovative approach to both flamenco and classical guitar. In this video, Adam also highlights his use of the 2Mic System, specifically the 2Mic-Viiper™, a discreet fractal microphone array that accurately captures guitar music for amplification without distortion or feedback. You can find it at Strings By Mail: https://www.stringsbymail.com/guitar-... Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the leading forces in flamenco and classical guitar! With contributions from: Giulia Vidal (Editing) Uros Baric (Audio Editing) Diana Friedman (Creative Direction) Nicoletta Todesco Chapters: 00:00 Welcome! 06:27 Entree 09:19 Beginnings 14:44 Guitar & Gear 19:33 Dreams 25:14 Audience Questions 28:53 Edu's Wild Card Augustine Strings are available for purchase from our preferred online retailer, Strings By Mail: https://www.stringsbymail.com/classic... Follow Adam on Instagram: @adamdelmonte Follow Adam on YouTube:    / @adamdelmonteguitarist   Follow Edu on Instagram: @edugutterres Follow Edu on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@eduardogutterres12 Visit the Augustine Strings Homepage: https://augustinestrings.com Purchase Augustine Strings: http://tinyurl.com/2fey2fxt Follow Augustine Strings on Instagram: @augustinestrings