Music
Press
“...a master musician...Wilson’s solo guitar performance evoked, at times, bittersweet emotions reminiscent of Itzhak Perlman’s Violin in “Fiddler on the Roof”, at other times, the gaiety of a holiday festival...always, (with) life affirming joy.”
Laura McGaffey
“One Small Voice”
The Voice In The Desert
“... charismatic and charming approach to his music sets the tone for a wonderful experience...Wilson's enchanting tunes will surely make your experience a most pleasant one.”
Michael Hojjatie,
Event Coordinator
Casino del Sol, Casino of the Sun and AVA amphitheater
“... the perfect guitarist for private and wide scale parties. He’s able to adapt to formal and casual settings, both indoor and outdoor...to a senator’s private reception,”
Vicky Bell,
Clear Channel Communications
“Wilson Hur impressed an audience of seasoned music lovers at our organization with his classical guitar virtuosity over a wide range of musical genres, including traditional songs in addition to works by Bach, Albeniz, Piazzola, and Lauro. “
H. Paul Zeiger, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
Arizona Senior Academy
Tucson, Arizona
“... has an amazing talent and his music is filled with feeling. He is an artist who reveals himself through his music...Wilson’s repertoire was rich with variety...(his) music truly made the evening special.”
Rene Tanner,
Artist
- various
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Wilson J. Hur has acquired the reputation of being one of the most talented and visible young soloist in the SW region. As a full time working musician, he has kept a busy schedule performing for up to 200 engagements a year. He has dazzled audiences with his emotionally charged and virtuoso performances, winning the favor of music connoisseurs and casual listeners a like. Wilson gained much attention when Tucsons Casino del Sol featured him on a highly televised commercial airing in 2004. He was also the Casinos House Guitarist at the Bellisimo for 4 years. Specializing in the Spanish Repertoire, his influences include; Andres Segovia, Julian Bream and Paco Pena, to name a few.
Educated at the highly ranked San Francisco Conservatory of Music Guitar Studio and the University of Arizonas prestigious Guitar Studies Program, Wilson was under the direct guidance of world famous guitar giant, David Tanenbaum and Professor Tom Patterson. Other teacher luminaries include; David Russell, Dusan Bogdanovic, Marc Teicholz and Paul Odette. He went on to receive the William Wolf Guitar Scholarship and was awarded in the Schaeffer Endowment Competition.
His repertoire of works range from the most cherished music of Bach, to the glories of the Guitar music of Andalusia, Spain, He is also well versed in the South American Guitar influenced styles like Choros, Columbianas, and Venezuelan Waltz.
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