Berta Rojas

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Berta Rojas, extraordinary classical guitarist from Paraguay was born in Asuncion, Paraguay, September 23. She started to play guitar at the age of 7 on an instrument handed from her older brother who also played the guitar. Her first guitar teacher was Felipe Sosa.
She attended the Escuela Universitaria de Musica in Uruguay, where she studied under Eduardo Fernández, Mario Paysee, and Abel Carlevaro privately. At the Peabody Conservatorium in Baltimore she obtained a master’s degree in music under the tutelage of Manuel Barrueco and Ray Chester. Finally she obtained a Graduate Performance Diploma for which she studied under Barrueco and Julian Gray.
Today Berta Rojas ranks among today’s most important names in classical guitar world and holds a Master's Degree in Music from Baltimore's prestigious Peabody Conservatory. She's also a professor of guitar at George Washington University and the Washington Conservatory of Music both in Washington DC where she enjoy teaching young children. Berta said about teaching them:

"Children are funny; they love the guitar. Sometimes we don’t even play a note, we listen to music and we talk about it. It is a different kind of relationship, not 100 percent career-oriented but one I treasure and one that keeps me alive."

Berta Rojas serves as the Ambassador of Tourism for her country Paraguay. She found music as a passport to international recognition of her country.

Berta's biggest inspiration is naturally her fellow-countryman Agustín Barrios Mangoré, a true master of the guitar and one of the greatest composers of guitar music of all time.
In 2009 Berta created the first online classical guitar competition, the Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition.
Competition is open to young people from all over the world between the ages of 18 and 30. They can register online and upload their videos to YouTube. Winners can compete for important prizes in a final round which takes place in Paraguay, the land of Agustin Barrios’ birth.

Berta was also artistic director of the Ibero-American Guitar Festival and co-founded the young persons’ Beatty Music Scholarship Competition for Classical Guitar whose winners perform at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

Berta Rojas has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center in New York and many other prestigious venues all over the world. Besides giving countless recitals, Berta is also committed to supporting South American artists, kids and the music from this region of the world, especially music of Paraguayan composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré.

BERTA ROJAS DISCOGRAPHY

2006 - Cielo Abierto
2007 - Alma y Corazon
2008 - Ultimate Barrios
2009 - Terruño
2012 - Día y Medio | A Day and a Half
2013 - Salsa Roja
2015 - Historia del Tango

DVD

2008 - Paraguay according to Agustin Barrios

Official artist website: http://www.bertarojas.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bertaro ...

Artist News

Berta Rojas at Toronto Guitar Festival April 25,2019 Berta Rojas will play a concert at St.Andrew's Church in Totonto on Saturday at 7.30PM (April 27,2019), and will give masterclass next day at 1PM. Both events are a part of Toronto Guitar Weekend.

Berta Rojas in Toyota Commercial October 15, 2018 Berta Rojas appears in Toyota Corolla Altis commercial.
Check video.

Berta Rojas masterclass and recital in Minneapolis May 26, 2018 As a guest guitar clinician Berta Rojas will present a masterclass for guitar students and will give a lecture recital for the entire guitar community at the 2018 Biennial Suzuki Association of the Americas Conference in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 27, 1:00-2:00 PM

New album April 21. 2017 "Felicidade" is the title of new album by Berta Rojas relesed by Onmusic Recordings. It's a tribute to the music of Brazil, recorded eith the National Symphonic Orchestra from Paraguay and special guests such as Toquinho, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins

Berta Rojas for Austin Classical Guitar Society January 14, 2016 Berta Rojas returns to Austin January 16th. Once again Berta is going to lift our spirits with her amazing, soulful, expressive style at gorgeous new Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.

Berta Rojas at 2015 Latin Grammy's November 21, 2015 This is what Berta Rojas said on stage at 2015 Latin Grammy's:
"Being at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas today, is already a victory. Thanks for the support I receive from fans all over the world at this moment of my life.
To all the woman fighting this same battle against cancer, let your soul shine."
Apart of her beautiful music and recordings Berta is inspiration for so many aspring guitarists and for children in particular. Today all we appreciate this beautiful person and love her even more than ever.

God bless you ever Berta!

Berta Rojas chosen to present 2015 Latin Grammy's November 18, 215 Berta Rojas Latin Grammy 2015

Latin Recording Academy chosen Berta Rojas to present the first GRAMMY's at the 16th Latin Annual Grammy Awards November 19, 2015 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada. Without her long hair, with a hundred pieces of Swarovski crystals delicately placed on her head Berta still looks fresh in spite of all adversity.

Do you remember? "Historia Del Tango" album by Berta and Camerata Bariloche has been nominated in Best Tango Album category. More about "Historia Del Tango" album you can find at http://www.veojam.com/news/archives.

Berta Rojas revealed breast cancer ... June 05, 2015 This is what Berta Rojas revealed on her official page on Facebookon May 27: "Dear people, for health reasons I’ve had to cancel this week’s European tour. A few days ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer in an early stage, so I have begun the necessary medical treatment. "
Immediately, the guitarist had undergone surgery in the hospital Migone, who had successfully completed.
All we hope Berta's speedy recovery and see her soon on stage again!

Historia del Tango May 25, 2015 Historia del Tango is the title of the new 2015 album recorded by Berta Rojas with the iconic chamber music ensemble from Argentina Camerata Bariloche.
Music arranged by Carlos Franzetti for classical guitar and chamber orchestra contains works from different periods and different tango styles such as Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla; The day that you love me by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Peram, Night by Julian Square, Taquito Militar by Mariano Mores, South Anibal Troilo, Palomita Blanca, Por una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel.

Berta Rojas nominated for GRAMMY! September 26, 2014 Berta Rojas received the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards nomination in the category of Best Classical Album for her album Salsa Roja, which she produced herself and released in August 26, 2013