Richard Jacobowski | Classical Guitarist

Suono Magazine, Italy
“Jacobowski belongs to a small category of instrumental virtuosi, the works of which promote the most treasured qualities of an instrument. The musical line is interpreted with great elegance and joyful ease. He has begun a new stage in the evolution of guitar technique. A cultured musician and a lyrical poet.”

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20th Century Guitar Magazine
“If this first recording is any indication of what is to come, Richard Jacobowski is destined to become one of the classical guitar world’s leading performers.”

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Windham Journal
"Jacobowski exhibited an excellent technique that allowed the music to come to life with a confidence not often found in many young guitarists, demonstrating a musical maturity that belies his age.”

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American Record Guide
“A refreshing program, familiar works are joined in new ways…Jacobowski is very clean and meticulous…intricate markings are followed to a tee.”

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Classical Guitar Magazine
“Unusual directness…contrapuntal precision…rich lyricism.”

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Fanfare Magazine
“…High marks…the music is exquisite…an energetic and subtly inflected performance…Jacobowski is technically squeaky clean…”

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The New York Times
“A noted specialist in Spanish Guitar”

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Soundboard Magazine
“Lovely tone, excellent acoustics and a thoroughly capable technique…great emotional content”. Richard Jacobowski’s recital at the conclusion of this year’s Orvieto Guitar Festival was truly an inspiring event for both the students and the public alike. And his performance of Leo Brouwer’s Cancion de Cuna that evening was the pinnacle of his already spectacular performance”.

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FM-WQXR Radio, New York
“Richard Jacobowski…carrying the classical guitar tradition into the 21st century with emotional depth, technical expertise and passionate commitment!”

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