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Robert Bekkers is an Applied Instructor of Guitar at the Adams School of Music and the Arts, with teaching positions at Gordon College in Wenham, the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham, and Middlesex Community College. He holds a D.M.A. from the New England Conservatory and degrees from the Conservatory of Maastricht, and has studied under renowned guitarists including Angelo Gilardino and Eliot Fisk.
His educational background includes:
- B.M., Conservatory of Maastricht
- M.M., Conservatory of Maastricht
- D.M.A., New England Conservatory
Robert Bekkers' research and performance interests center on classical guitar, with deep engagement in flamenco, Mexican music, and contemporary repertoire. He is known for his versatility across genres and his dedication to music education and performance. His work with ensembles such as IMPETU and the Amstel Guitar Quartet, as well as collaborations with artists like Anne Ku, Berdien Stenberg, and Jan Vayne, reflect a rich interdisciplinary approach to guitar performance.
Though no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his recent projects emphasize performing new compositions and arrangements, particularly in chamber settings such as his piano-guitar duo with Anne Ku, for which works were dedicated by composers Erik Otte and Allan Segall.
Robert has no listed scientific awards or fellowships mentioned in the text.
As an educator and performer, Robert Bekkers advises students through private and institutional instruction, though no formal graduate advisees are listed. He has not received mention of external research grants, but his scholarship from the Dutch Government enabled advanced study in Italy, supporting his artistic development. His career blends pedagogy, performance, and cross-genre collaboration.
He is actively involved in multiple musical groups and performance settings, including IMPETU (a flamenco-classical fusion ensemble), the Amstel Guitar Quartet, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists, demonstrating a vibrant and ongoing creative presence.
