“A positive guitarist with a sense of conviction, and also the fingers and sensibilities to match…” (Classical Guitar)
Biography
French born guitarist Anne Chaurand lives in Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland. After graduating from the Conservatoire National de Montreuil, and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama she pursued her studies further abroad with Pepe Romero and Cuban Maestro Leo Brouwer with whom she also studied composition. She performed extensively as a soloist throughout Europe, and further afield, playing early, traditional and contemporary music of Scotland along with a varied repertoire.
She is an inspiring performer, community musician and teacher, blending Celtic and Latin roots with warmth and expertise. Anne is available for recitals, community performance and projects.
Anne plays guitars made by Michael Ritchie (dkclassical guitars.com, and facebook.com/pages/Michael-Ritchie-Guitar)
Air d'Ecosse
The Catstrand in New Galloway hosted the launch of Anne’s second solo CD – Airs d’Ecosse. As Anne explained to the packed auditorium, the CD has been ten years in the making and contains a collection of pieces all of which have a strong connection with Scotland. During the hour long recital Anne played a number of works from the CD ranging from the ancient Scottish tune Ane Ground to Eddie McGuire’s Folk Memories of Summer which was written for Anne.
Rebecca Carson and Anne Chaurand Flute and guitar duo This exciting musical partnership offers programmes including music from Scotland, France and Latin America. Videos on Youtube: Entracte by J. Ibert https://youtu.be/VaiY2OCUuP4?si=ptzz2F8FfCqHebQw Gavotte by Blavet https://youtu.be/GUQRcXSoAu4?si=CmzdTUZ96egt5z-k Wild Salmon o' the Ken https://youtu.be/Rkv_kZ1W400?si=uvnRYHi5b7475yke