Jeffrey McFadden
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Jeffrey McFadden is a Canadian classical guitar
ist, and a recording artist for Naxos Records
. He is known for his critically acclaimed recordings of works by composers of the romantic era such as Fernando Sor
and Napoleon Coste
. His latest recording features the works of the Paraguayan guitarist–composer Agustín Barrios
. He performs with American classical guitarist Andrew Zohn under the artist name Duo Spiritoso.
McFadden was born in 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario
, Canada
. He attended the University of Western Ontario
, finishing first in his class in 1984. Later he attended the University of Toronto
where he was an Eaton Graduate Fellow and studied under Norbert Kraft
. He was a silver medalist in the 1992 Guitar Foundation of America
competition. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto.
Classical guitar
The classical guitar is a 6-stringed plucked string instrument from the family of instruments called chordophones...
ist, and a recording artist for Naxos Records
Naxos Records
Naxos Records is a record label specializing in classical music. Through a number of imprints, Naxos also releases genres including Chinese music, jazz, world music, and early rock & roll. The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong.Naxos is the largest...
. He is known for his critically acclaimed recordings of works by composers of the romantic era such as Fernando Sor
Fernando Sor
Josep Ferran Sorts i Muntades was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. While he is best known for his guitar compositions, he also composed music for a wide range of genres, including opera, orchestra, string quartet, piano, voice and ballet...
and Napoleon Coste
Napoléon Coste
Claude Antoine Jean Georges Napoléon Coste was a French guitarist and composer.-Biography:Napoléon Coste was born in Amondans , France, near Besançon. He was first taught the guitar by his mother, an accomplished player. As a teenager he became a teacher of the instrument and appeared in many...
. His latest recording features the works of the Paraguayan guitarist–composer Agustín Barrios
Agustín Barrios
Agustín Pío Barrios , an eminent Paraguayan guitarist and composer, was born in the department of Misiones, Paraguay and died in San Salvador, El Salvador...
. He performs with American classical guitarist Andrew Zohn under the artist name Duo Spiritoso.
McFadden was born in 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He attended the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
, finishing first in his class in 1984. Later he attended the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
where he was an Eaton Graduate Fellow and studied under Norbert Kraft
Norbert Kraft
Norbert Kraft is a Canadian guitarist, music teacher, producer and arranger.An international performer, Kraft has also recorded and produced many albums on the Naxos Records label...
. He was a silver medalist in the 1992 Guitar Foundation of America
Guitar Foundation of America
Guitar Foundation of America is the leading guitar organization founded in the year 1973. The company offer various services ranging from Guitar Lessons, to a Guitar Shop, Competitions and Events. The company is non profit and relies on advertisers on the website and events and donations...
competition. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto.
Discography
- Guitar Recital (Naxos 8.553401)
- Sor - Works for Solo Guitar Opp. 26–30 (Naxos 8.553451)
- Sor - Works for Solo Guitar Opp. 46–51 (Naxos 8.553985)
- Coste - Works for Solo Guitar (Naxos 8.554192)
- Coste - 25 études, Op. 38 (Naxos 8.554354)
- Riley and others - Music for Guitar and Flute (Naxos 8.559146)
- Barrios - Guitar Music vol.3 (Naxos 8.557807)