For classical guitarist Sean Shibe, conventions and limitations are made to be broken. As expected, he plays Spanish standard repertoire and intricate Baroque tunes on his nylon-strung guitar as well ...

The presiding artistic mind was that of Thomas Adès, featuring both as conductor and composer. His passion for the music he had chosen shone through, overcoming the rough-and-readiness of his baton ...

It didn't all work, but kudos to Shibe for trying. One overheard, rather than fully heard, the subtly dancing lute pieces (only the clavichord is quieter, surely). Shibe strolled around strumming on a ...

One of the most original minds on his instrument, Shibe performs a concert for every guitar music lover - the program's first half on classical guitar, the second half on electric. A remarkably fluid ...