“We enjoyed a beautiful performance by classical guitarist Ben Lougheed in Murray, Utah. 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 friendly nature and sense of humor made a great and endearing contrast to the top-tier performer that he is! He had a natural ease with the audience, helping us invest in the pieces he was sharing as he spoke about each selection and gave us histories on the pieces selected.
His fantastic volume and tone, great feel for phrasing, and strong emotion made this a special performance.
Surely a memorable and enjoyable summer concert!”
Utah Classical Guitar Society
“Ben Lougheed 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
“Ben Lougheed presented a concert of music from the 20th Century to the members of the Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society. His playing was extremely precise but daring enough to be exciting. His use of the various colors that the guitar has to oTer 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 of the Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society
“Ben entertained a group of nearly sixty guests for a performance in our home as part of a series ‘Music in the Woods’ which features stellar Florida State students. We each were mesmerized of his guitar musical skills as well as the range of his musical repertoire. Our guests enjoyed an hour of superb entertainment as well as the personal interaction with Ben following his performance. Hopefully his schedule will allow for an encore performance during next season.”
Emory Johnson
Director of the Music in the woods Concert Series
“Ben 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
Head of the Guitar Department at the Peabody Institute
Robert Nordling
Music Director Shoreline Music Societ