“The Art of Spanish Guitar” with Virtuoso Galina Vale in York
Free Guitar Concert: Friday 13 June 2025, 12:30 PM
Location: St Helen’s Church, St Helen’s Square, York (In-person only)
Event Highlights:
World-renowned guitar virtuoso Galina Vale — acclaimed as “La Diva de la Guitarra” — returns for her sixth St Helen’s Church guitar performance. This free classical guitar concert (retiring collection) showcases Vale’s fiery Spanish guitar artistry, blending flamenco guitar, Latin American guitar music, and East European folk guitar traditions.
Unmissable Guitar Performance:
- Dynamic Repertoire: Classical masterpieces, flamenco rhythms, folk fusion, and electric guitar experimentation.
- Charismatic Stage Presence: Critics praise Vale’s “exuberant style” and boundary-defying guitar technique.
- Rare Artistry: One of few female guitarists mastering both classical and flamenco genres.
About Galina Vale:
A Ukrainian child prodigy, Vale debuted on national TV at age 8. Trained in classical guitar, she evolved into a genre-crossing icon. Highlights include:
- Early mentorship by Japan’s Gendai Guitar Foundation.
- Collaborations with legends like John Williams.
- Ambassador for the EuroWirral International Guitar Festival.
Practical Info:
- Date: 13 June 2025 | Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Admission: Free (retiring collection). Booking not required — early arrival advised!
- Venue: Historic St Helen’s Church, York (Map).
Don’t Miss This Guitar Masterclass!
Witness Vale’s dramatic guitar performance in an intimate acoustic setting — a highlight of York’s 2025 guitar festival scene.