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Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of music, featuring a stirring new guitar concerto by composer Karen LeFrak, Miami Concerto, performed by the incomparable Sharon Isbin (Christel DeHaan Legacy Artist). The piece demonstrates a captivating journey with vibrant Latin rhythms and lush melodies showcasing the guitar’s full range of beauty and power.

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Miami in Motion Sharon Isbin, Guitar

Butler University

With each ELLNORA performance, the incomparable Sharon Isbin reveals the depth of her curiosity and the versatility of her instrument and artistry. Strings for Peace, a collaboration between sarod master Amjad Ali Khan and Grammy-winning guitarist Isbin, takes listeners on "a remarkable spiritual and emotional journey" says Rolling Stone. Individually celebrated for their wide-ranging tastes, creative spirits, and virtuosity, Khan and Isbin-along with Khan's brilliant sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, and the dazzling tabla player Amit Kavthekar-interweave the distinctive worlds of Spanish guitar and Indian ragas to make an eloquent call for harmony across cultures.

Strings for Peace

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The Augustine Foundation Master Class Residency: Bach on Guitar

Manhattan School of Music

The Augustine Foundation Master Class Residency: Sharon Isbin, guitar

Experience a unique musical collaboration that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries with the extraordinary talents of classical guitarist Sharon Isbin and sarod master Amjad Ali Khan. This performance brings together the rich traditions of European medieval music and Indian ragas, creating a harmonious blend that interweaves musical, spiritual, and artistic legacies. Sharon Isbin, celebrated for her extraordinary lyricism, technique, and versatility, has been hailed as one of the best classical guitarists in the world. Her illustrious career includes performances with over 200 orchestras and sold-out concerts in prestigious venues across 40 countries. Amjad Ali Khan, a sixth-generation sarod virtuoso, has redefined Indian classical music with his innovative interpretations and global performances. His illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan and the UNESCO Award. Together, Isbin and Khan present "Strings for Peace," a program that showcases their exceptional artistry and the universal language of music. This collaboration promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the intricate and soulful sounds of the guitar and sarod, offering a profound and enriching musical experience.

Amjad Ali Khan sarod Sharon Isbin guitar

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Enjoy a cross-cultural evening by multi-generational Grammy Award winning guitarist Sharon Isbin and Indian “King of Sarod” Amjad Ali Khan. Despite originating from distinct musical traditions and backgrounds, two maestros come together in a whirlwind of musical collaboration, weaving a vibrant tapestry of rich harmonies expertly interwoven with the guitar and the classical Indian sarod.

Sharon Isbin

Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts

Guest Artists visit SFCM to share their expertise with student musicians.

Masterclass: Sharon Isbin, guitar

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, multiple GRAMMY Award winner Sharon Isbin was named Musical America Worldwide’s 2020 Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist ever to receive the coveted honor in their 59-year award history. She was inducted into the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame and received their Artistic Achievement Award. Hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time”, she is the winner of Guitar Player magazine’s Best Classical Guitarist award, Germany’s Echo Klassik, Concert Artists Guild’s Virtuoso Award, the Toronto and Madrid Queen Sofia competitions, and the first guitarist to win the Munich ARD Competition. Isbin has appeared as soloist with over 200 orchestras and has given sold-out performances in many of the world’s finest halls across 40 countries, including New York’s Carnegie and Geffen Halls, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, London’s Barbican and Wigmore Halls, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Paris’ Châtelet, Vienna’s Musikverein, Munich’s Herkulessaal, Argentina’s Teatro Colón, and Madrid’s Teatro Real. She has served as Artistic Director and soloist of festivals she created for Carnegie Hall and the Ordway Music Theatre (St. Paul), New York’s 92NY, and the national radio series Guitarjam.

Sharon Isbin, guitar, with the Pacifica String Quartet

Amelia Plantation Chapel

Talented students of Sharon Isbin perform classical guitar gems.

Guitar Recital

Aspen Meadows Resort

Anderson Ranch: AMFS Guitar Students in Recital 2024

Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Longtime Aspen alumni artists curate bespoke programs to share music, reminiscences, and stories of their decades in Aspen.

Anniversary Reminiscences Program: Sharon Isbin classical guitar

Preparatory Master Class: Sharon Isbin, Guitar

Johns Hopkins University

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of a living culture at the Knight Concert Hall on January 14th at 6:00 pm. Join the Miami Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary evening of musical exploration as they present “Glimpses of a Living Culture.”  Guiding this symphonic exploration is Maestro Eduardo Marturet, MISO Music Director & Conductor, who will transportive audience through the tapestry of emotions, is proud to perform yet another world premiere by American composer Karen LeFrak with the great guitarist Sharon Isbin as soloist. Don’t miss this unique celebration of music’s power to connect us to the heart of the human experience.

Glimpses Of A Living Culture 2024

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Opening Night

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

When the Pacifica Quartet and guitarist Sharon Isbin join forces, magic happens. They’ll begin with Sharon Isbin’s own arrangement of Vivaldi’s delightful Guitar Concerto in D. Joseph Schwantner's Song of a Dreaming Sparrow was commissioned by the 92nd Street Y in New York and received its world premiere last November. It’s the second work Schwantner composed for the multiple Grammy Award-winning guitarist. The title is a line from Thoreau’s, “A Week on the Concord and Merrimack River” a narrative of a boat trip Thoreau took with his brother John in 1839: “At intervals we were serenaded by the song of a dreaming sparrow.” The collaboration resumes with the catchy Fandango from Boccherini’s Guitar Quintet No. 4. Beethoven’s astonishing and profound late string quartet in A minor concludes the program. Its famous third movement entitled “Song of Thanksgiving to the Deity from a convalescent in the Lydian mode” is a prayer of gratitude following illness and an expression of joy for the gift of life. Don’t miss this evening of extraordinary artistry as Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica Quartet take the stage in Harris Concert Hall!

Recital: Pacifica Quartet and Sharon Isbin

Usher in the 2023 Chinese New Year with masterpieces by Tan Dun for cello, guitar, and orchestra.
On January 14, Chicago Philharmonic rings in the Chinese Lunar New Year with a concert celebrating the work of Academy and Grammy Award winning Chinese-American composer Tan Dun at the Harris Theater. Multi-Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin will perform the American Premiere of Dun’s Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra (Yi2), which draws inspiration from Spanish Flamenco and an ancient Chinese flute called the Pipa. Then, Dun’s Crouching Tiger Cello Suite weaves music from the soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with solo cello performed by charismatic Joshua Roman, Chinese percussion, and orchestra. Plus, Donna Milanovich Composer in Residence Reinaldo Moya presents a World Premiere cello concertino.

Tan Dun: Yi2 & Crouching Tiger Concerto

Harris Theater

Music, like no other art form, reflects the true variety of Hispanic culture. Join the Owensboro Symphony for a celebration of the rich cultural impact of Latin American and Hispanic composers. This exciting concert features Grammy winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin hailed by the Boston Globe as “One of the best guitarists in the world.” and the lively Espana by Chabrier, Marquez’s Danzón No. 2, Concierto de Aranjuez, El amor brujo: Ritual Fire Dance, Huapango, music from Coco, and Capriccio espagnol.

¡Vamos a la Sinfonía!

Kentucky Wesleyan College

A vibrant celebration of Spanish and Latin music that will transport you to the heart of culture and rhythm. Experience the fiery passion of Chabrier’s España, the sultry elegance of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and the soulful Concierto de Aranjuez with Grammy-award winning guest artist Sharon Isbin on guitar. It will be hard to stay off your feet with a spirited Suite from the animated feature Coco!

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Sharon Isbin

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 31, 2026

¡Vamos a la Sinfonía! · Owensboro Symphony

6 - 7 Feb, 2026

Viva Venice! · Venice Performing Arts Center

Feb 14, 2026

1812 Overture! · Las Vegas Philharmonic

Past events

Nov 22, 2025

Miami in Motion Sharon Isbin, Guitar · Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Sep 6, 2025

Strings for Peace · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guitar in España by Chabrier

Owensboro Symphony

Guitar in Danzón No. 2 by Márquez

Owensboro Symphony

Guitar in Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo

Las Vegas Philharmonic

Guitar in Divertissement by Ibert

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Guitar in Ritual Fire Dance by Falla

Owensboro Symphony

Guitar in Huapango by García

Owensboro Symphony

Guitar in Four for Tango by Piazzolla

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

Guitar in La oración del torero by Turina

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

Guitar in El amor brujo by Falla

Owensboro Symphony

Guitar in Guitar Concerto by LeFrak

Las Vegas Philharmonic

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