Guitarist

This concert, in the form of a musical tour of Europe, begins in Italy with the Preludio sinfonico, which Puccini composed while studying at the Milan Conservatory. This visionary and spirited score heralds future masterpieces. Pablo Sainz-Villegas, one of the greatest guitarists of our time, continues the journey in Spain with Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez.

La Saint-Valentin avec Roméo et Juliette

Grand Théâtre de Québec

Experience a vibrant journey through modern energy, soulful tradition, and timeless myth. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst shimmers with cosmic energy, followed by Arturo Márquez’s “Mystical and Profane” concerto featuring acclaimed Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights, with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration.

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Shelley Conducts Scheherazade

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Internationally renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to share his passion for classical guitar with his fellow countryman, Maestro José-Luis Novo. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of two Spanish-born artists in one unforgettable evening. Contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s new guitar concerto, written specifically for Sainz-Villegas himself and subtitled “Mystical and Profane,” is a virtuosic and emotional work that won’t disappoint.

A New World

Maryland Hall

In this enchanting program, French conductor Stéphane Denève and Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas make an indelible connection with romance and Spanish dances. Berlioz’s most famous work, his Symphonie fantastique, conjures up a dark tale of love and madness, while Rodrigo’s virtuosic Fantasía para un gentilhombre is a boldly exuberant, brilliantly colored work—the perfect showcase for a soloist who has "ascended to the upper echelon of successful classical guitarists." (acousticguitar.com)

Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Journey to the fairy-tale world of The Arabian Nights in Rimsky-Korsakov’s cinematic Scheherazade. Spinning stories of young love and thrilling adventures at sea with glittering orchestral colors, Scheherazade conjures the fabled Persian queen who saves the lives of 1,000 women with her imaginative tales.

Guitarist

Pablo Sainz-Villegas

Events

Upcoming events

24 - 27 Sep, 2026

Scheherazade & Pablo Sainz-Villegas · Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Feb 14, 2026

La Saint-Valentin avec Roméo et Juliette · Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

16 - 18 Oct, 2025

Shelley Conducts Scheherazade · Pacific Symphony

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guitar in Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Guitar in Estancia by Ginastera

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Guitar in Concerto for Guitar Mystical and Profane by Márquez

Pacific Symphony

Guitar in Márquez, Místico y profano by Márquez

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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