Guitar recital by Raúl Viela
The rise, consolidation and splendor of the concert guitar in Spain around 1900.
Raúl Viela has given numerous concerts as a soloist. His collaborations with different institutions and festivals have led him to perform concerts in more than twenty countries in Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia. His music has sounded for all kinds of audiences, from countries where the classical guitar had never been heard until his performance for the Head of State of Canada.As a soloist, he has been awarded in numerous competitions among which are: First Prize at the XVIII International Festival “Martín Códax” (Cuenca), First Prize at XII Guitar Competition of Cantabria (Comillas), “Ediciones Joaquín Rodrigo” Prize at the XLIII “Music in Compostela” Course (Santiago de Compostela), First Prize at the IX Zarautz Guitar Festival (San Sebastián).