Frederic Hand, Guitar and Lute Associate

A graduate of the Mannes College of Music, Frederic Hand was a Fulbright Scholar to England and a student of Julian Bream. His solo performances, both in North and South America and Europe have received the highest critical acclaim. The New York Times wrote: “He played unerringly, with all the verve and spirit that one could ask.” He has been the Metropolitan Opera’s guitarist and lutenist since 1986 and has been an Affiliate Artist with the State Arts councils of New York, Colorado, Arizona and Washington. Guest appearances include the New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Mostly Mozart Festival, Marlboro Music Festival and the Caramoor Festival with the Orchestra of St. Lukes. For his recording and performances with flutist Paula Robison, he won the Classical Recording Foundation’s "Samuel Sanders Award.” He has recorded for Sony, BMG and the Musical Heritage Society. Formally head of the guitar departments at SUNY Purchase and Bennington College, he serves on the faculty of Mannes College The New School for Music.