"I have used D'Addario strings for such a long time that I don't remember not using D'Addario. The quality of their strings and faithfulness to classical guitar is totally outstanding."
David Russell
"The NS Capo is both efficient and discreet. For me, it is the best capo I have ever used."
PRODUCTS DAVID RUSSELL USES
ABOUT DAVID RUSSELL
Grammy award winning classical guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. A prolific recording artist, his collection includes seventeen CDs with Telarc International.
During his studies at the Royal Academy, David Russell won twice the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés Segovia Competition, the José Ramírez Competition, and Spain's prestigious Francisco Tárrega Competition.
David Russell spends his time touring the world, appearing regularly at prestigious halls in main cities such as New York, London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Madrid, Toronto, and Rome. Concertgoers everywhere are in awe of his musical genius and inspired by his captivating stage presence. His love of his craft resonates through his flawless and seemingly effortless performance.
In recognition of his great talent and his international career, he was named a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. In May 2005 he received homage from the music conservatory of Vigo, culminating with the opening of the new auditorium, to which they gave the name "Auditorio David Russell." In 2018, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Guitar Foundation of America.