Classical guitarist Nirit Wexler is one of Israel's leading guitarists, active as a solo and a chamber musician.
She appeared in the USA, Europe, and throughout Israel. Among the venues she performed are the Yechiam Renaissance Festival (Israel),
Guitar extravaganza at Yale (USA), Paco Pena guitar Festival (Spain), Israeli national TV - "Good Morning Israel",
the Museum for Jewish Art in NY, among many other places.
Nirit began her classical guitar training with Mr. Joseph Urshalmi at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and Dance in Israel,
where she received her B.mus degree. During her studies she won scholarship awards from the America - Israel Cultural Foundation,
and graduated from the Academy Cum Laude.
In 1992, Nirit moved to the USA, to study with Mr. Benjamin Verdery at the Yale School of Music, towards her M.M degree.
She had also studied and performed in master classes for John Williams, David Russell, Sharon Isbin,Oscar Guiglia, and Eliot Fisk.
In 2004 her first CD "Siesta in Catalonia" was released, with guitar solos and duets arranged by Miguel Llobet .
Recently Nirit has earned a musician's grant from the Israeli Ministry of Education Culture and Sports.
She occasionally collaborates with other musicians, and performs throughout Israel.
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What people say:
"Nirit is an outstanding guitarist. She plays with a musical depth one rarely hears" Benjamin Verdery (Classical Guitarist and Professor Yale School of Music)
"...sensitive and beautifully-phrased... " Soundboard Magazine (Spring1996)
"This is a first-rate recording, from the piece selection and performance to the recording quality."
Jim Tosone (Contributing editor and staff reviewer Guitar Review magazine)
"I received your CD yesterday and it is a "home run" in all aspects. The performances are excellent, as is the recording quality and the layout
of the cover, back and booklet. You should be proud of this recording; it was well worth the immense effort that went into it. "
Jim Tosone (Staff Reviewer and Editor Guitar Review Magazine)
"A very well thought out work. The sound and performances are great….I loved the cover it is beautiful and works great with the music…"
Benjamin Verdery (Classical Guitarist and Professor Yale School of Music)
"I just had the pleasure of listening to your "Siesta in Catalonia" album. I've always appreciated and like to play Catalonian guitar music and you have really brought it to life for me. I'm very amateur and will use your music as a guide for my playing. Your music has the great depth of sound and clarity that I hope to emulate. Again, thank you very much for your work and dedication." Paul H.
"She has poetic sound and phrasing!" David P.
“I loved the cuts, just ordered the album.” Priscilla T.
“I enjoyed the notes...they are transporting, as is Nirit's playing.” Ann C.
"Very elegant and tasteful: both repertoire and colorful playing" Dr. A. Bulbena
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