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Regarded as one of the fastest rising talents of the classical guitar, Colin Davin has earned a reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and a refined interpreter. In both 2005 and 2006, Mr. Davin was a finalist and prizewinner in the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Competition, and also holds several other competition accolades, including:

First Prize, 2008 Columbus State University Guitar Competition (Columbus, GA)

First Prize, 2007 Miami International Guitar Competition (Miami, FL)

First Prize, Audience Choice Award, 2006 Portland Guitar Competition (Portland, OR)

First Prize, 2006 Juan Serrano International Guitar Competition (Fresno, CA)

Finalist and Prizewinner, 2006 Lachine International Guitar Competition (Montreal, Canada)

Finalist and Prizewinner, 2004 East Carolina University Guitar Competition (Greenville, NC)

Known for his engaging stage presence, Colin Davin has performed for audiences at venues across the United States, including recent concerts in Santa Barbara, CA; Portland, OR; and Austin, TX. His devotion to the expansion of the guitar’s repertoire is evidenced by his performances of world premieres by several composers for solo guitar, guitar quartet, guitar and voice duo, and guitar and percussion duo.

Mr. Davin counts among his primary teachers such world-renowned artists as Jason Vieaux, Sharon Isbin, and Pepe Romero. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, studying with Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member William Kanengiser.

Photo: Terry Berenson