Classical Guitar Recital with John Feeley

Described by the Washington Post as ‘Ireland’s leading classical guitarist’ and by Michael Dervan in the Irish Times as ‘a trailblazer…when it comes to the guitar and guitar-playing in Ireland’, Feeley studied at Trinity College, Dublin, Queens College of the City University, New York, and The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, where he graduated with a PhD in music.  He has taught at the American Institute of Guitar, Memphis State University, the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Conservatory of Music, Dublin Institute of Technology (now TUDublin).

Highly regarded for his performance and recordings of new works by Irish composers, he has had many works written for him.  He is a regular performer at many international guitar festivals and has made recordings with K-Tel, Gael-Linn Records, CBA Classics, Ossiain Records, Castle Communications, Blackbox Music, England  and Celestial Harmonies. Germany. He has also recorded with the Chieftains, famous Spanish Soprano Montserrat Caballes, flautist William Dowdall and cellist Annette Cleary.
Concerts have taken him around the world and include appearances at the Sydney Opera House, the Old Opera House, Frankfurt, the L’Arena in Verona, and New York’s Carnegie Hall. 

‘… a bolder more imaginative interpreter…’ – New York Times 

‘… all played with careful attention to nuances of tone and texture…a devoted audience rose to its collective feet at both intermission and concert’s end.’ Washington Post

’Immaculate recording compliments Feeley’s remarkable virtuosity…an abundance of refined writing and exquisite playing.’ – The Wire, London

’… Feeley’s playing is as impeccable as always‘ – Sunday Tribune, Ireland