Celebrated world wide for his thrilling interpretations and flawless technique, guitarist Pepe Romero is constantly in demand for his solo recitals and performances with orchestra. His contributions to the field of classical guitar have inspired a number of distinguished composers to write works specifically for him, including Joaquín Rodrigo, Federico Moreno Torroba, Rev. Francisco de Madina, Lorenzo Palomo and Celedonio Romero.

Born on March 8, 1944 in Málaga, Spain, Pepe Romero is the second son of the legendary Celedonio Romero who was his only guitar teacher. His first professional appearance was in a shared concert with his father when Pepe was only seven years old.

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain knighted Pepe Romero and his brothers, Celin and Angel, into the Order of "Isabel la Catolica". The official ceremony for this high honor took place at the University of Southern California on February 11, 2000 and included a gala concert by The Romeros. Pepe Romero has also received the "Premio Andalucia de Müsica", the highest recognition given by his homeland for his contribution to the arts. He holds an honorary doctorate in music from the University of Victoria, British Columbia.

As a soloist Pepe Romero has appeared in the United States with the Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Houston, Pittsburgh, Boston, San Francisco and Dallas Symphony Orchestras, as well as with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestras, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Orchestras with whom he has appeared in Europe and Great Britain include the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, the Monte Carlo Philharmonic, I Musici, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonia Hungarica, the Hungarian State Orchestra, the Spanish National Orchestra, the Spanish National Radio/Television Orchestra, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the New Moscow Chamber Orchestra, the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, the American Sinfonietta and the Bournemouth Symphony. He has been a special guest at the festivals of

Salzburg, Israel, Schleswig-Holstein, Menuhin, Osaka, Granada, Istanbul, Ravinia, Garden State, Hollywood Bowl, Blossom, Wolf Trap and Saratoga.

Pepe Romero is dedicated to passing along his knowledge of the guitar through his many students, many of them first-prize winners at international guitar competitions. He has been Professor of Guitar at several universities and has taught annual master classes at the Salzburg Summer Academy, at the Schleswig-Holstein Festival and at the Córdoba Guitar Festival.

For more information please visit www.peperomero.com.