Internationally celebrated as the “master of the guitar,” Pablo Sáinz Villegas redefines Spanish classical guitar through his expressive artistry and bold spirit. A frequent collaborator with Plácido Domingo and orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony, Villegas has performed on some of the world’s most iconic stages—from Carnegie Hall to the Amazon River. For this intimate concert, he explores the diverse sounds of the Americas, showcasing the passion, color, and virtuosity that have made him one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

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Pablo Sainz-Villegas

Pepperdine University

Internationally renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas makes his Hylton Center debut in a special evening of iconic, evocative, and romantic pieces from his homeland in a program of the fieriest pieces ever written for guitar. Joined by a trio of fellow musicians, Sainz-Villegas intertwines one-of-a-kind music with stories of his life in Spain. “It’s safe to call him the global ambassador of Spanish guitar” (Billboard Magazine) and a performer not to be missed!

Hylton Performing Arts Center

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our Masterclass series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience. All events are FREE with a required reservation.

Pablo Sáinz Villegas

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 28, 2026

Pablo Sainz-Villegas · Hylton Performing Arts Center

Apr 10, 2026

Masterclass with Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Oct 30, 2025

Pablo Sainz-Villegas · Chamber Music SoCal

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guitar in Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Tárrega

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Guitar in Asturias by Albéniz

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Guitar in Gran Jota by Tárrega

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Guitar in Río Ancho by Lucía

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Guitar in Tres Notas Para Decir Te Quiero by Amigo

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Guitar in Entre dos Aguas by Lucía

Hylton Performing Arts Center

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