Faculty Artist: Brian Torosian, guitar

An active soloist and chamber musician on guitar, lute, and mandolin, Brian Torosian has performed in concerts throughout North America. In addition to the standard six-string guitar, he plays baroque guitar, Terz guitar, and 10-string guitar replicas, the latter two made for him by R. E. Bruné after 19th-century Viennese instruments. Concert performances include appearances with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Opera Theater, His Majesties Clerkes, and Classical Symphony Orchestra. His programs are clear evidence of his artistry, virtuosity and broad knowledge of Guitar repertoire.