Ian Watt - Classical Guitarist

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

33 King Street, AB24 5AA Aberdeen, United Kingdom | Aberdeen

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Ian Watt - Classical Guitarist
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Described by Classical Guitar Magazine as ‘a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality’, Scottish guitarist Ian Watt has performed all over the world, giving solo recitals in the USA, and throughout Europe and Asia.
He has performed concertos with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia and Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra and has been broadcast on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland and Classic FM, to name a few! Additionally, he has made three solo recordings for Nimbus Alliance and his playing has been described by the press as ‘sublime’ (BBC Music Magazine), ‘astoundingly atmospheric’ (The Herald) and ‘dazzlingly virtuosic’ (The Herald).
Noted for his ‘exceptional range of timbre’ (BBC Music Magazine), Watt’s international prizes include 1st prize at the Heinsberg International Guitar Competition (2011), Germany, 1st prize at the Westphalian Guitar Spring Competition (2010), Germany, 2nd prize at the Parkening International Guitar Competition (2009), USA (often described as the world’s most prestigious) and 2nd prize at the Vienna ‘Homage to Karl Scheit’ International Competition, 2010.
In addition to performing, he is a committed teacher who has given masterclasses throughout the world and is at present a lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Come along to the Aberdeen Arts Centre this October for a spectacular evening of music!
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