Classica Musica with Dr. Peter Zisa
Classica Musica with Dr. Peter Zisa
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Dr. Peter Joseph Zisa is an award-winning performer on the six and eight string guitar. Peter’s training on guitar began when he was nine years old with jazz guitarist Mike Sparr. After hearing Maestro Segovia perform, Peter turned his attention to classical guitar, studying under Guy Horn, and began performing for audiences when he was thirteen years old. In college, Peter performed extensively at universities and music festivals throughout southern California. In 2017, Peter established Casa Della Zisa Collegium Musica, a non-profit with the mission to advance the appreciation of music.
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The podcast focuses on themes relating to music performance, cultural exchange, and musical education. Topics covered include specific instrument mastery, various music genres, and personal experiences in the music industry. Examples of episodes feature conversations with Koto player Miho Yamaji discussing traditional Japanese music and guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto exploring cross-cultural influences in music.
Dr. Peter Joseph Zisa is an award-winning performer on the six and eight string guitar. Peter’s training on guitar began when he was nine years old with jazz guitarist Mike Sparr. After hearing Maestro Segovia perform, Peter turned his attention to classical guitar, studying under Guy Horn, and began performing for audiences when he was thirteen years old. In college, Peter performed extensively at universities and music festivals throughout southern California. In 2017, Peter established Casa Della Zisa Collegium Musica, a non-profit with the mission to advance the appreciation of music.
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🎵 – In this captivating episode of Classica Musica, Dr. Peter Zisa sits down with internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer Yuri Liberzon. Known for his expressive musicianship and technical mastery, Yuri shares his musical journey—from his early days studying under legends like Manuel Barrueco and Benjamin Verdery, to becoming a prominent figure in the world of classical guitar.
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🎼 Discover his recordings, original compositions, and performance highlights.
🔥 Topics in this episode:
Yuri’s artistic vision and influences
Insights into classical guitar technique
The art of interpretation and transcription
The balance of tradition and innovation in modern classical music
Stories behind his albums ”Ascension”, ”Appassionata”, and more
Whether you’re a classical music aficionado, guitar enthusiast, or aspiring composer, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a true musical craftsman.
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🎵- Dr. Peter Joseph Zisa is an award-winning performer on the six and eight string guitar. Reviewers and audiences across the U.S. and abroad describe Zisa’s musicianship as “dynamic, sensitive, authentic, inspiring and emotionally expressive”. Peter’s training on guitar began when he was nine years old with jazz guitarist Mike Sparr. After hearing Maestro Segovia perform, Peter turned his attention to classical guitar, studying under Guy Horn, and began performing for audiences when he was thirteen years old. In his college years, Peter performed extensively at universities and music festivals throughout southern California. In 2017, Peter established Casa Della Zisa Collegium Musica as a 501(c) non-profit with the mission to advance the appreciation of music and education: “Bringing community together through music and cultural exchange”.
Peter has partnered with Arete Media and 4Sand Corporation to spread his mission to create community through the power of music.
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