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Guitar Virtuoso Vera Danilina in recital
The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present virtuoso Vera Danilina on its Guitarra en Fisterra series at University of California Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Research Center. This beautiful venue lies at the edge of Pacific Ocean on the west end of Santa Cruz. Please come enjoy the music and the view and support the artist. Follow signs to La Feliz Room.
Sunday April 4, 2027, 5:00 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center, La Feliz Room, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz. Free admission and parking. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Originally from Russia, Vera Danilina is renowned for her distinctive performance style, expressive stage presence, and contribution to the development of classical guitar.
After winning the "Michele Pittaluga" International Classical Guitar Competition in 2022, Danilina performed a series of solo concerts in prestigious Italian venues. In 2023, she performed at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow during the Guitar Virtuosos festival and toured France as part of a concert series organized by Amis des Jeunes Artistes Musiciens. That year Danilina also released her debut album on the Contrastes Records label, receiving high praise from critics and audiences alike.
Since 2023, Danilina has bee creating a documentary entitled "Vera Venezia," directed by Lilia Timirzyanova. The film chronicles her artistic journey, blending her guitar performance with the history and culture of Venice.
Danilina collaborates with contemporary composers including Andrey Zelensky, Sergey Kravchuk, Nikita Koshkin, and Mathias Duplessy, whose works form a significant part of her repertoire. Modern composers including Konstantin Vassiliev and Sergey Kravchuk have written for her, reflecting her influence and efforts to expand the boundaries of the classical guitar.
Born in Penza, Russia, Danilina's artistry was significantly influenced by her mother, a professional actress. She began studying guitar at the age of five under the guidance of Olga Odrina. Danilina has studied at the M.A. Balakirev Music College in Nizhny Novgorod, the M.I. Glinka State Conservatory, and the Regional Conservatory of Paris under the mentorship of Jérémy Jouve.
Danilina's technique, which she developed during her early studies, is distinct from that of other classical guitarists. Her right-hand position, featuring an extended pinky finger, allows for exceptional precision, speed, and expressiveness. Danilina's technique blends elements of tirando and apoyando, allowing a rich and powerful sound. Inspired by the traditions of 19th-century romantic guitarists including Dionisio Aguado and Fernando Sor, her style is a modern reinterpretation of historical techniques.
Danilina is sponsored by Altamira Guitars, Savarez, and Nevaton.
The South Bay Guitar Society promotes classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages, abilities and economic means, primarily in the South Bay but also in the wider region. SBGS fulfills its purpose by offering culturally diverse concerts, guitar music education and performance opportunities for professional and amateur musicians. SBGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit managed by volunteers. For more information visit sbgs.org
