Hermelindo Ruiz: Contemporary Composition and the Luthier Mastery of the Alhambra Javier Mengual "Deseada"

Puerto Rican guitarist and composer Hermelindo Ruiz is one of the most prominent international figures in Latin American classical guitar. Having performed in over 21 countries, Ruiz has been commissioned by prestigious cultural organizations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

His recent achievements include premieres and commissions for the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) in New York City, the Adelaide Guitar Festival in Australia, the chamber series of The Cleveland Orchestra, the Echoes Festival in London, and the Ankara Guitar Festival in Turkey, alongside a solo recital tour across Japan and South Korea.

Academic Pedigree, Composition Masters, and Publications

Ruiz studied composition personally under classical guitar icons Leo Brouwer and Roland Dyens. His academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Music from prestigious Yale University (Connecticut, USA). To date, he has released three studio albums and authored four published books of musical scores for classical guitar.

Hermelindo Ruiz's Instrument: Alhambra Javier Mengual "Deseada"

To project the intricate nuances and dynamics of his compositions, Hermelindo Ruiz performs on a master luthier guitar: the Alhambra Javier Mengual "Deseada".

Handcrafted by Master Luthier Javier Mengual, the "Deseada" represents the pinnacle of concert-level artisan craftsmanship. The instrument offers a deeply authentic Spanish tone, exceptional harmonic balance, powerful concert projection, and an immediate transient response essential for major world stages.

Follow Hermelindo Ruiz

Discover sheet music, concert schedules, and media on the artist's official platforms:

• Official Website: www.hermelindoruiz.com
• Threads: @hermelindoruiz
• Facebook: @hermelindoruizmestre
• Instagram: @hermelindoruiz
• YouTube: Official YouTube Channel

Puerto Rican guitarist Hermelindo Ruiz is one of the most prominent figures of the Latin American guitar at an international level. Ruiz has played in twenty-one (21) countries and has been commissioned by prestigious organizations in America, Europe, Australia and Asia. He has recently written works to be premiered at the Guitar Foundation of America in NYC, the Adelaide Guitar Festival in Australia, the hall and musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra in the USA, the Echoes Festival in London, England and the Ankara Guitar Festival, Turkey. In addition, he has just completed a solo concert tour in Japan and South Korea. He studied composition personally with guitar legends Leo Brouwer and Roland Dyens. He also has an extensive academic curriculum, including a master's degree from the prestigious Yale University in Connecticut, USA. He has published three CDs and four books of sheet music for the guitar. Hermelindo Ruiz plays with a Javier Mengual "Deseado" Alhambra Guitar. More information at: www.HermelindoRuiz.com Threads: @hermelindoruiz Facebook: @hermelindoruizmestre Instagram: @hermelindoruiz YouTube: Hermelindo Ruiz