Collection: BENJAMIN VERDERY - HIS MUSICAL HERITAGE SOCIETY RECORDINGS
His international performing career has taken him to major venues and festivals worldwide. A dedicated champion of new music, he has commissioned, premiered, and recorded works by numerous leading contemporary composers, significantly expanding the guitar repertoire. Verdery is also a prolific composer himself, with popular works like Scenes from Ellis Island and various etudes becoming staples for guitarists. His arrangements, often tackling unexpected sources like Prince or Jimi Hendrix, further showcase his unique musical perspective.
Perhaps Verdery's most enduring legacy lies in his role as an educator. Since 1985, he has served as Professor of Guitar and Chair of the Guitar Department at the Yale School of Music, mentoring generations of successful musicians. Known for his holistic and inspiring teaching approach, he also frequently gives masterclasses globally. He serves as Artistic Director of the annual Maui Guitar ClassFest and has held similar positions at other prestigious institutions.
Through his multifaceted career as a dynamic performer, imaginative composer, and transformative teacher, Benjamin Verdery stands as a pivotal figure who continues to shape the evolution and perception of the classical guitar.
