Biography

Izhar Elias is an internationally recognized classical guitarist, specializing in early music, chamber music and contemporary repertoire.

Early music – chamber music -new music

His poetic style in combination with profound research makes Izhar Elias (Netherlands) one of the most sought-after specialists in early music, chamber music and new music for guitar. He has given concerts, lectures and masterclasses, and been the soloist in concertos with renowned orchestras, in Europe, Russia, south-east Asia, Australia and the US. Izhar has won many national and international competitions. He is winner of the prestigious Dutch Music Prize, the highest musical award given by the Dutch government.

‘With a feeling for style, timing, colour and depth he transcends his instrument’

Dutch national newspaper Trouw

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Through extensive research, Izhar Elias has been able to recreate a musical language of the renaissance, baroque, classical and romantic periods using original instruments and historical methods.

Izhar Elias teaches at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

Izhar Elias’ impressive collection of CD releases have earned him worldwide critical acclaim.

In 2024 his 15th album has been released: La Guitaromanie (Cobra Records), with early 19th century world premiere recordings by Carulli and Gragnani and works by Molino and Matiegka.
Some other album titles are: Schubert’s Guitars (Cobra Records), La Guitarre Royalle (Brilliant Classics), Semiramide (Brilliant Classics), Hommage à Debussy (Brilliant Classics).

Izhar Elias has premiered over 50 contemporary works. In addition he mixes different artistic disciplines in his collaborations with choreographers, experimental film makers and theatre directors.

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Physical CDs are available to order directly through this website. These recordings reflect Izhar’s work in early music, chamber repertoire and contemporary projects. Orders are handled personally and shipped worldwide.