Classical guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. In recognition of his great talent and his international career, he was named a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. In May 2003, he was bestowed the great honor of being made “adopted son” of Es Migjorn, the town in Minorca where he grew up. Later the town named a street after him, “Avinguda David Russell.” In November 2003 he was given the Medal of Honor of the Conservatory of the Balearics. After he won a Grammy award (in 2005), the town of Nigrán in Spain where he resides, gave him the silver medal of the town in an emotional ceremony. During his studies at the Royal Academy, David twice won the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés Segovia Competition , the José Ramírez Competition and Spain’s prestigious Francisco Tárrega Competition. In 2009 David was named honorary member of “Amigos de la Guitarra”, the oldest guitar society in Spain.

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