Philip Hemmo – Guitar
Philip Hemmo is known throughout the Unites States as a teacher and performer of the classical guitar. He has been featured in concert throughout the US and Mexico as a soloist as well as working with symphonies and chamber ensembles. In addition to his performing schedule, Mr. Hemmo has served on the faculty both the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
Mr. Hemmo is the author of the guitar method text ‘Beginning Classroom Guitar’ (Thompson Learning 1998 & 2004) which is the textbook of choice for guitar courses across the United States. His new recording ‘Romantic Works for Classical Guitar’ was released in 2010 on the Project Aurora Recordings label. This new recording features compositions by Manual Ponce, Francisco Tárrega, Isaac Albéniz, and Frederico Moreno Torroba.
“Hemmo’s sensitive reflection on these compositions casts a refreshing new light over them.”
Minor 7th.com
Mr. Hemmo’s students include international competition winners, performing artists, and current University Instructors.