Victor Martinez Parada - Una guitarrista extraordinaria.

“Chilean-born, Victor Martinez Parada is recognised as one of the world's finest classical Latin-American avant-garde solo guitarists. An accomplished performer, composer & teacher, he has an extensive list of music in his repertoire, ranging from classical to modern to South American folk to avant-garde. He has composed pieces for solo guitar, ensembles including duos, trios, quartets, sextets, as well as for guitar & ensemble, & guitar quartet & symphony orchestra.” (Sourced from promoter’s website). He migrated to Australia around 1979.

He and his guitar have supported Santana, Gypsy Kings, Joan Armatrading,  Michael Franti (Spearhead), Buena Vista Social Club, The Beach Boys, Concrete Blonde, King Solomon Burke, Blind Boys of Alabama, Human Nature, Machine gun Fellatio, Brian Ferry, Jackson Brown, Jenny Morris, George Benson, Bic Runga, Raúl Malo, Mental as Anything, Anthony Callea, Richard Clapton, Tania Libertad, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Camerata Portena, Deni Hines, Guy Sebastian, Trombone Shortie and Taj Mahal, amongst others!

[Diana]

A fabulous portrait of what sounds like an amazing guitarist, I wish I could listen to him! I might just check YouTube ;-)

[Steve Chappell]

Fantastic portrait. That's quite a resume he has!

[Lou Ann]

The Buena Vista Social Club! This is a lovely portrait.

[John Falconer]

@ludwigsdiana
Thanks. You will find quite a bit of his work on YouTube.

[John Falconer]

@swchappell @louannwarren
I briefly talked to him. He has certainly had a great life with his music.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wonderful portrait, tells a great story

[winghong_ho]

I like guitar music.

[Mary Siegle]

Very nice portrait! I imagine it was a wonderful concert. Thank you for the information.

[John Falconer]

@365projectorgchristine @wh2021 @mcsiegle
Thanks. This guy is wonderful to listen to and even more wonderful to watch him play!

[Casablanca]

How utterly wonderful!

[John Falconer]

@casablanca
Thanks. The way he puts his heart and soul and body into his playing it’s a wonder he has any skin left on his fingers!!!

[Peter Dulis]

wow - love to hear him live :)

[Corinne C]

A fabulous portrait highlighted by a dark background.
It must be fantastic to attend one of his concerts.

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a super portrait study of the master at work ! fav

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Beverley]

The right to live in peace… I’m listening to him now.
Very gentle, very dreamy very beautiful.

I love discovering new artists … I always have music on or health podcasts. Thank you 🙏

[Agnes]

So concentrated

[Susan Wakely]

A great portrait and quite a resume.

[william wooderson]

You must have been honoured to see him play and take his portrait photo! Fav.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Excellent portrait- we feel like we're right there with you at the concert and his face and body seem one with the guitar- but then, all the greats are one with their instrument. fav

[Rob Z]

A marvellous portrait of his concentration.

[Kathy]

A wonderfully portrait of this musician. I like his intensity.

[Judith Johnson]

A wonderful portrait and how exciting to be at the live concert. Where was this? I will check him out on you-tube

[Olwynne]

Beautifully captured

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice😊

[John Falconer]

@pdulis @corinnec @beryl @joansmor @beverley365 @agnesvanderlindeicloudcom @wakelys @will_wooderson @olivetreeann @robz @randystreat @busylady
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. On the last Friday of the month (if it’s not Good Friday) a group runs concerts in a small local venue. They always try to have three different music genres each time. I was very lucky to be seated at the front! I checked with manage and it was ok to take photos. No flash. No holding the camera high and blocking views.

[Phil Howcroft]

cool shot of victor

[Diane Marie]

great portrait

[LManning (Laura)]

Nice one!

[FBailey]

Lovely light

[Kathy A]

Nice portrait

[Rick]

Great shot of the gentleman.

[Valerie Chesney]

superb portrait..
I love classical guitar & would love to hear him play.

[haskar]

Beautiful portrait.

[John]

Fab capture

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Shutterbug]

Supported Santana and others, he must be good. I love how intent he looks. Nice capture.

[John Falconer]

@phil_howcroft @diane5812 @ljmanning @fbailey @kjarn @rickster549 @happysnaps @haskar @johnnyfrs @bkbinthecity
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. It’s well worth going out of your way to see him at a venue near you. Although I suspect he’s pretty much retired now.

[John Falconer]

@shutterbug49
Thanks. Yes he was/is terrific!

[CC Folk]

A wonderful portrait and a full portfolio throughout his life!

[John Falconer]

@gardenfolk
Thanks. When he has another concert I’m off to it I think.