Allan Neave

Professor Allan Neave is Head of the Guitar and Harp Department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He holds a Professorship and specializes in classical guitar performance with a focus on contemporary works and improvisation. His career includes performances at major international festivals and collaborations with renowned composers like Nikita Koshkin and Gordon McPherson.

• Education: Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (1984), Royal Northern College of Music (1988)

Research interests center on artistic innovation in performance practice, with particular attention to modern Scottish compositions and cross-disciplinary projects. Neave has premiered works such as David Fennessy's 'Rosewood' and led the Dundee International Guitar Festival since its founding. His 2000 Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award recognized his contributions to Scottish cultural leadership.

Key performance works include Bach's 'Chaconne,' Granados' '12 Danzas Españolas,' and Britten's 'Nocturnal after John Dowland.' He frequently collaborates with artists like Tomasz Zawierucha, blending historical and modern repertoire.