Dorian Demeny was introduced to the classical guitar by his father and gave his concert debut at the age of six. Since then, his musical abilities have earned him invitations to perform at numerous concert venues across Europe, as well as live broadcasts on SWR2 radio. Alongside his solo career, Dorian was featured as a soloist with orchestras, collaborated with vocalists, spoken word artists and actors, and contributed to various chamber music projects and ensembles. He is an award winner of numerous competitions and has performed at international guitar festivals alongside renowned musicians on the classical guitar scene
Programme First Half
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750): Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996
I. Preludio – Presto. II Allemande. III Courante. IV Sarabande. V Bourée. VI Gigue.
Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839): Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9
Interval with complimentary tea and biscuits
Programme Second Half
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887 – 1959): Chôro No. I
Suite Populaire Brésilienne: I Mazurka-Chôro. II Schottish-Chôro. IV. Gavotta-Chôro
Agustín Barrios (1885 – 1944): Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios
Valses Op. 8: III Vals in D Minor. IV Vals in G Major.
Biography:
His academic journey began at the junior department of the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where subsequently Dorian pursued a Bachelor of Music degree under the mentorship of Prof. Tillmann Reinbeck and Prof. Johannes Monno. His musical proficiency extends beyond the classical guitar, highlighting his versatility as a musician. During his undergraduate studies, he received additional support by Prof. Wolfgang Schmid (of Klaus Doldinger's Jazz fusion band ‘Passport’) and Prof. Mini Schulz, enabling him to perform at Stuttgart’s most iconic jazz venues. Furthermore, Dorian's dedication and talent were recognised during his time as a scholar under the guidance of Head of Strings and Guitar Prof. Gary Ryan and Prof. Christopher Stell at the Royal College of Music, where he was awarded the Royal College of Music London Guitar Award
The London Sketch Club, 7 Dilke St, London SW3 4JE
