‘With a feeling for style, timing, colour and depth he transcends his instrument’ (Dutch national newspaper Trouw)
His poetic style in combination with profound research makes Izhar Elias (Netherlands) one of the most sought-after specialists in early music, chamber music and new music for guitar. He has given concerts, lectures and masterclasses, and has been the soloist in concertos with renowned orchestras, in Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia and the US. Izhar has won many national and international competitions. He is the winner of the prestigious Dutch Music Prize, the highest musical award given by the Dutch government. Through extensive research, Izhar Elias has been able to recreate a musical language of the renaissance, baroque, classical and romantic periods using original instruments and historical methods. Izhar Elias teaches at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. His impressive collection of CD releases have earned him worldwide critical acclaim. In 2021, his 14th album, Le Plaintif (Brilliant Classics), with French baroque music was released. Le Plaintif has been nominated for the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) 2022. His 15th album is about to be released: La Guitaromanie (Cobra Records), with early 19th century works. Izhar Elias has premiered over 50 contemporary works. In addition he mixes different artistic disciplines in his collaborations with choreographers, experimental film makers and theatre directors.
