“We each were mesmerized of his guitar musical skills as well as the range of his musical repertoire.”
— Emory Johnson, Director, Music in the Woods Concert Series
“Ben walked us musically through a carefully crafted program of dances, showing a high level of artistry, power, and sensitivity to his instrument. With a masterful technique, sense for virtuosity, and delicate interpretation at any given tempo, he explained and guided us through centuries of old and new composers in a fresh and interactive way, leaving no doubt as to his knowledge and experience.
His fantastic volume and tone, great feel for phrasing, and strong emotion made this a special performance.”
— Utah Classical Guitar Society
“He has a virtuoso technique that he uses to create music of dramatic power and lyric beauty. He has a real stage charisma that draws the audience into his sonic creations.”
— Julian Gray, Chair, Guitar Department at the Peabody Institute
“His playing was extremely precise but daring enough to be exciting. His use of the various colors that the guitar has to offer was a big feature of the concert. Ben had a unique way of framing the pieces in an imagined storyline which gave the attendees another dimension in which to enjoy the performance. He struck a very good balance between presenting art and teaching the audience about the pieces. We can’t wait to have Ben back for another performance.”
— Rowdy Carlton, President, Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society
“Ben played a beautifully polished, passionate, and engaging concert. It is clear from his program that he thinks artistically at all levels of his craft. His knowledge of each piece and composer was communicated so warmly that it drew the audience in like a seasoned storyteller. His technique and sound is hardly worth mentioning only because it is of that highly refined type that allows the listener to be fully engaged in the music without the distraction of noticing the difficulty of what is being performed. In short, Ben Lougheed is without question a first-rate artist. ”
— Joseph Shields, Artistic Director of Guitar Sarasota
