Acclaimed as "one of the world's foremost classical guitarists" according to Public Radio International, Lily Afshar is a virtuosa who brings passion to her performance. Her unique life story finds expression in her art.

Lily Afshar is a virtuosa who brings passion to her performance. Acclaimed as "one of the world's foremost classical guitarists" according to Public Radio International. Her unique life story finds expression in her art.

Lily shows Goya’s etchings and gives commentaries on the relationship between the artistic works and the musical pieces. Lily talks about her life and her musical journey. Viewers can see Lily’s photo album from childhood to the present.

Lily Afshar combines the delicate yet powerful sound of the classical guitar with the melodic ornamentation of Persian and Baroque music. Her fourth album, Hemispheres (Archer), is a hypnotically beautiful suite of pieces, many brand-new and some written expressly for her.

From never before recorded Persian Ballads to the familiar sounds of Sevilla, Lily Afshar takes you on this virtuosic, worldly, classical guitar journey. This recording includes Afshar’s now legendary interpretation of Koyunbaba for which she composed her own mini-cadenza. Released on Summit Records “the most compelling Koyunbaba on disc”

Lily's Biography; Downloadable Press Photos; Interviews. Minnesota Public Radio interview with Julie Amacher; Lily Afshar Voice of America Interview; Lily Afshar Modern Guitars Interview; Lily Afshar on NPR’s “All Things Considered” with Robert Siegel

La maestra Lily Afshar desarrolla una extensa carrera internacional de conciertos como recitalista, en la música de cámara y de solista con orquestas en los Estados Unidos, Irlanda, Canadá, Francia, Irán, Jordania, Dinamarca, Italia, Africa, Nueva Zelanda, Australia y América del Sur. Ha actuado en prestigiosas salas como el Wigmore Hall ...

Lily's Biography; Downloadable Press Photos; Interviews. Minnesota Public Radio interview with Julie Amacher; Lily Afshar Voice of America Interview; Lily Afshar Modern Guitars Interview; Lily Afshar on NPR’s “All Things Considered” with Robert Siegel

Bach on Fire is fast and fluid in the sound only Lily Afshar can produce. After many years of experimentation, her new album is a bold introduction of innovative guitar arrangements that bring a completely novel approach to J.S. Bach’s compositions.

Lily Afshar has crafted an album that not only marks her as an artist to watch but also expands the horizons of any guitar aficionado who hears it. Barnes & Noble 2009 Read the full review →. Afshar is one of the world’s leading classical guitarists, with remarkable innovations furthering the influence of the instrument. Iranian.com 2009