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Amanda Cook
Amanda Cook has appeared as a soloist in the USA, South America and
throughout Europe. In the UK venues include the South Bank, Wigmore
Hall, St George's Bristol, King's Place & The Sage Gateshead.
She has been broadcast on television and radio, both abroad and in
the UK, including BBC Radio 3 on "In Tune" & "Late Junction",
BBC Radio 4 on "Woman's Hour," and Classic FM.
Amanda won a scholarship to study at the Royal College of Music,
where she studied with Charles Ramirez, Gary Ryan and akob
Lindberg. Whilst there she won several prizes for her performances,
before continuing her studies with Benjamin Verdery in New
York.
Several composers have dedicated works to Amanda, including Nato
Lima, Paul Gregory, Cristiano Porqueddu, William Lovelady and Peter
Stewart. In addition to solo work, Amanda is a member of the
critically acclaimed Vida Guitar Quartet who regularly tour the USA
and Europe.
Amanda was course director at the International Guitar Festival for
five years. She regularly adjudicates music festivals and has sat
on the jury for several International Competitions including the
GFA 2015, Oklahoma. Amanda is a patron of the Federation of Guitar
Societies.
Dubbed "The 'guitar queen' with a silken touch" by The Independent.