Guitarist

The Peninsula Guitar Series is excited to launch its 2023-2024 season with the incredible Raphaella Smits.

Raphaella Smits plays worldwide in her unique way on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Recognized as an uncommonly musical guitarist (Tim Page, The New York Times), she always commits to the soul of the music. Her solo recitals and her performances with the most distinguished colleagues always meet enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim.

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Peninsula Guitar Series presents Raphaella Smits, Guitar Virtuoso

First Lutheran Church

A renowned guitarist and pedagogue, Raphaella Smits plays worldwide on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Alongside her international touring career, she has recorded more than 25 albums to great acclaim. Smits is recognized as a gifted teacher of both guitar and chamber music, frequently serving on the juries of prestigious international music competitions. She taught at the Lemmens Institute in Belgium for 36 years and continues to give master classes across Europe, the Americas, and Japan. In 1986, Smits was the first woman to win the first prize of the Francisco Tárrega International Guitar Competition in Spain, earning praise from chairmen Andrés Segovia and Narciso Yepes. Smits was recently awarded at the Festival Guitarras del Mundo in Argentina for her unique contributions to guitar music and culture.

Guitarist

Raphaella Smits

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 11, 2026

Raphaella Smits, guitar · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Past events

Oct 13, 2023

Peninsula Guitar Series presents Raphaella Smits, Guitar Virtuoso · South Bay Guitar Society

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guitar in Grande Ouverture by Giuliani

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Guitar in 7 Piano Sonatinas by Diabelli

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Guitar in Etude No. 11 by Sor

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Guitar in Fantaisie by Sor

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Guitar in Introduction and Variations on 'Malbroug' by Sor

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Guitar in Le romantique by Mertz

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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