Cesar Medel

Biography

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Music has played an important role on the life of guitarist and composer Cesar Medel, who began to experience music himself at a very young age.

Introduced to the guitar music by his father, he began the adventure that later became a life dedicated to share the value of music for guitar.

He entered the Hizidor Handler K Conservatory of Music of Viña del Mar; there he began his study of classical guitar with Professor Ximena Matamoros, who helped him to develop a style and an identity of his own for interpreting the guitar. At that time he also came to know Sergio Vilchez, the Director of the Conservatory, with whom he still shares a great friendship. In his later years of study at the Conservatory he worked with Professor Antonio Rioseco, the Chair of the guitar department and a Master of several research and transcriptions of Music made for the guitar.

Motivated by his faith Cesar began arranging and performing traditional Christian music on guitar

His Album titled “Grand Solo” is a classical guitar album, featuring Works by important composers for the instrument. Recorded and published in the USA, album that has been acclaimed by the public and followers of the artist.

Cesar resides in the beautiful Washington State, in the USA, along with his wife and two daughters (Carolina and Danette), in a place that he recalls “Celtic Land”, because of the impressive landscapes, the islands and its culture.

In April 2007, he officially released Unforgettable Songs under Greenland Music Group (his record label) with interpretations on guitar of popular hits in music.

He releases Eternal Light in June 2008, a collection of religious (Christian) songs and Hymns, based in the musical concept of the original album recorded in 2001,featuring arrangements for solo guitar, duets and trio ansambles of guitar, violin and piano.

With a busy Schedule, Cesar continues giving concerts and recitals, delighting audiences with his performances.

Cesar perform his music with a concert guitar made by Pete Barthell.

For more information about concerts please visit our Tour info page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Cesar Medel 2008