Russian guitarist Anton Baranov, winner of the 2013 Guitar Foundation of America International Artist Competition. Known for his daring interpretation and innovative programming, Baranov has been a prizewinner in over 15 prestigious international guitar competitions. Guitarist and Composer Roland Dyens calls him, “a real musician, one of those rare guitarists who are able to have their attendees almost forget the instrument they play, managing to have them focus on the expressivity of the music and only this.”