Adam del Monte

Adam del Monte is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the USC Thornton School of Music, specializing in Flamenco Guitar and Classical Guitar within the Studio/Jazz Guitar Department. He is recognized globally for his innovative fusion of traditional flamenco with diverse musical styles.

• Education:
  • Trained in Spain, Israel, and England under renowned artists like Pepe Habichuela, Menashe Baquiche, and Gordon Crosskey.
  • Studied at Chetham's School of Music and Royal Northern College of Music.
• Research & Creative Focus:
  • Blending flamenco traditions with global musical influences.
  • Composition of flamenco guitar concertos, including Paisajes and Ensueño Flamenco.
  • Integration of flamenco into film soundtracks and orchestral collaborations.
• Performances & Collaborations:
  • Premiered concertos with orchestras such as the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Granada Symphony Orchestra.
  • Featured in Grammy-winning opera Ainadamar and films like Munich and Wanderlust.
  • Global performances at venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Festival de Granada.
• Contact:
  • Email: adamdelmonte@thornton.usc.edu
  • Phone: (213) 740-7399