Rory RussellView profile
Professor
Rory Russell serves as Professor of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), where he provides specialized instruction to classical guitar students. His responsibilities include weekly ensemble coaching sessions, one-on-one lessons conducted once per term, and leading the weekly performance class for guitar students. Russell also directs annual department ensemble projects culminating in summer public concerts, designed to develop students' large ensemble skills and experience working under conductor direction. Professor Russell maintains an active professional performance career as a core member of the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. The ensemble has performed extensively across Britain, Europe, South Korea, and Israel, appearing at prestigious venues including London's Albert Hall & Wigmore Hall, Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, and Athens' music conservatoire. They regularly feature on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3, with their recordings receiving critical acclaim. Chandos Records artist since 2009 Performed concertos with UK orchestras including Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez Extensive chamber music collaboration experience with diverse musicians Russell's discography with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet demonstrates a diverse artistic range, from traditional Spanish and Brazilian music to film adaptations and contemporary compositions. The quartet's recordings have achieved significant recognition, with multiple albums receiving regular airplay on major classical music stations across Britain and Australia. Rory Russell has established himself as both an educator dedicated to developing the next generation of guitarists and a performing artist of international standing, bridging academic instruction with professional performance practice.
