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Biography
  

Keating.jpgDavid Keating - Classical Guitar
Age: 22

22 year old David Keating began studying the guitar in the Cork School of Music with Jerry Creedon at the age of 7 and achieved Grade 8 standard at Age 14.

Prizes for his classical guitar playing include the Rose Bowl and classical guitar award at Feis Ceoil, Dublin, as well as the Pro Musica Trophy for stringed instruments and the Teachers Association Music Bursary and classical guitar trophy at Feis Maitiu, Cork.

David is currently studying for a BMus Degree in the Cork School of Music, specializing in the art of performance. This affinity with performance has seen him give numerous solo recitals at several national venues, including Farmleigh House, Lismore Castle and Kinsale Arts Festival. He has also appeared as featured soloist with the Cork Youth Orchestra and Cork Sinfonietta.

Aside from his solo playing, David also has a keen interest in chamber music and is a regular member of the Diversus Ensemble (A 25 piece guitar orchestra), who have toured Ireland and abroad. He has received masterclasses with some of the worlds top guitarists including John Williams, Xue Fei Yang, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, and Craig Odgen. Upon completion of his BMus, David hopes to pursue a masters in performance.