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Biography (ENG – Short)
Hailing from Singapore, Kevin Loh is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation, captivating audiences worldwide.
Kevin’s international acclaim has led to multiple invitations from renowned orchestras and international guitar festivals in London, Hong Kong, and Calcutta amongst others. He has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including London’s Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Konzerthaus, and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall.
Kevin has also garnered numerous accolades, including 2nd prize at the prestigious 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Kevin is also passionate about giving back to society through music education and raising funds for various charities in Singapore and across the region.
Having studied at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School and the University of Cambridge in Britain, Kevin recently earned both his Master of Music and his Performance Certificate in Classical Guitar Performance as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Kevin is generously supported by Altamira Guitars and Augustine Strings.
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Biography (ENG – Medium)
Hailing from Singapore, Kevin Loh is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation.
Kevin’s international acclaim has led to multiple invitations from renowned orchestras and international guitar festivals in London, Hong Kong, and Calcutta amongst others. In 2013, he premièred the Guitar Concerto by Bernard Tan with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and in 2019, he performed the iconic Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo as Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s ‘President’s Young Performer’. He has also performed in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including London’s Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Konzerthaus, and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall.
Kevin has also garnered numerous accolades, including his most recent 2nd prize at the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Kevin is also passionate about giving back to society. He actively visits schools to share more about the guitar and music education. He also raises funds in Singapore and in the region for various charities and initiatives such as ChildAid, to provide opportunities for underprivileged children to have exposure to the arts.
Kevin studied with Richard Wright for seven years at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Britain. After finishing two years of mandatory military service in the Singapore Armed Forces, he completed his undergraduate degree in Music at Girton College, University of Cambridge as the College Music Scholar and a scholar of the Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation. He recently earned both his Master of Music and his Performance Certificate in Guitar Performance as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Kevin is generously supported by Altamira Guitars and Augustine Strings.
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Biography (ENG – Long)
Hailing from Singapore, Kevin Loh is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation.
He stands as a distinguished artist, having achieved the esteemed Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music, alongside the 2018 Goh Soon Tioe Centenary Award and the 2010 HSBC Youth Excellence Award for his musical achievements. In 2023, Kevin earned multiple accolades, including 1st prizes at the XXII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra José Tomás Villa de Petrer, the Josefina P. Tuason International Guitar Competition, and the Boston GuitarFest. Most notably, he secured 2nd place at the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Kevin’s journey commenced with a remarkable turning point when, at just 12 years old, he was talent-scouted by the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School through his YouTube channel. This recognition led to an extraordinary opportunity where he was awarded a grant from The Rolling Stones to pursue his musical studies at the illustrious institution as their first Asian guitarist. This pivotal chapter in Kevin’s musical voyage unfolded over seven transformative years at the Menuhin School, mentored by Richard Wright. During this period, Kevin was privileged to receive guidance from an array of distinguished guitarists and musicians worldwide, including luminaries such as John Williams, Paolo Pegoraro, Tilman Hoppstock, Pavel Steidl, Simone Fontanelli, Stephen Goss, and Jonathan Leathwood amongst others.
In 2019, Kevin fulfilled his two-year military commitments as a Combat Engineer in the Singapore Armed Forces. He subsequently pursued an undergraduate degree in Music at Girton College, University of Cambridge as the College Music Scholar and a scholar of the Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation. Most recently, Kevin earned both his Master of Music and his Performance Certificate in Guitar Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, studying under the guidance of world-renowned guitarist, Cuban-born Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional educational experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Kevin’s artistic prowess has resonated across continents, having performed in esteemed venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall, Berlin Konzerthaus, and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. His international acclaim as a performing artist led to invitations from renowned guitar festivals in London, Hong Kong, and Calcutta, among others, where he has captivated audiences not only through his performances but also through his masterclasses and insights on artistic growth. In recognition of his exceptional talent, Kevin was selected as a EuroStrings artist for the year 2020. As part of this prestigious initiative, he gave numerous online concerts to various European festivals, further extending his reach and impact on a global scale.
Kevin’s versatility as a musician shines through his collaborations with various orchestras, including the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, showcasing his diverse musical repertoire. Notably, he premiered the Guitar Concerto by Singaporean composer Prof. Bernard Tan in 2013. In 2019, he performed the iconic Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo as Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s ‘President’s Young Performer,’ in the presence of former President Halimah Yacob.
In addition to his orchestral achievements, Kevin is also an accomplished chamber musician, having collaborated with many incredible musicians. One notable example is his recording of the complete ‘Histoire du Tango’ by Astor Piazzolla with the prodigious Singaporean violinist Chloe Chua. He has also released ‘I Molinisti,’ an album featuring the complete works for flute and guitar by Francesco Molino, in collaboration with Spanish flautist Roberto Alvarez, Section Flute/Assistant Principal Piccolo of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Besides his exceptional musical talent, Kevin’s appeal emanates from his unwavering passion, boundless optimism, and relentless dedication to enhancing the local arts scene and the broader region. An advocate of giving back, Kevin’s philanthropic journey began at just six years old when he immersed himself in fundraising activities and outreach programs. He remains deeply involved in nurturing young talent, frequently visiting schools to share his love for the guitar and music education. His charitable endeavors extend through his music, raising funds for initiatives like ChildAid, which champions arts exposure for underprivileged children.
Noteworthy milestones punctuate Kevin’s journey, including a groundbreaking solo debut concert at Esplanade Concert Hall in 2010, where he raised SGD$180,000 (USD$150,000) for The Business Times Budding Artist Fund and The Straits Times Pocket Money Fund. In 2016, he joined his peers from the Menuhin School to perform for refugees, migrants, and volunteers in the Calais “Jungle” refugee camp, alongside transporting supplies to aid them.
Kevin is an Altamira Guitars and Augustine Strings artist.
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传记 (中文)
娄楷文，来自新加坡，是当代最杰出的古典吉他演奏家之一。
他是一位杰出的艺术家，获得了英国皇家音乐学院联合委员会院士资格（Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music），以及2018年吴顺畴百年纪念奖（Goh Soon Tioe Centenary Award）和2010年汇丰银行青年卓越奖（HSBC Youth Excellence Award）等音乐成就奖项。2023年，娄楷文获得了多项殊荣，包括第二十二届西班牙佩特雷尔何塞·托马斯国际吉他比赛（XXII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra José Tomás Villa de Petrer）一等奖、约瑟芬娜·P·图阿松国际吉他比赛（Josefina P. Tuason International Guitar Competition）一等奖以及波士顿吉他节（Boston GuitarFest）一等奖。最值得注意的是，他在2023年美国古典吉他基金会国际音乐会艺术家比赛（Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition）中获得第二名，这被认为是世界上最具声望的古典吉他比赛。
娄楷文的音乐之旅始于一个非凡的转折点，年仅12岁时，他通过自己的YouTube频道被著名的英国梅纽因音乐学校（Yehudi Menuhin School）发掘。这一认可为他带来了非凡的机会，他获得了滚石乐队（The Rolling Stones）的助学金，得以在这所享誉盛名的学府学习音乐，成为该校第一位亚洲吉他学生。在梅纽因音乐学校的七年时光里，他在理查德·赖特（Richard Wright）的指导下度过了充满变革的岁月。在此期间，娄楷文有幸接受了来自世界各地众多杰出吉他演奏家和音乐家的指导，包括约翰·威廉姆斯（John Williams）、保罗·佩戈拉罗（Paolo Pegoraro）、蒂尔曼·霍普斯托克（Tilman Hoppstock）、帕维尔·施泰德尔（Pavel Steidl）、西蒙娜·丰塔内利（Simone Fontanelli）、斯蒂芬·戈斯（Stephen Goss）和乔纳森·利思伍德（Jonathan Leathwood）等音乐大师。
2019年，娄楷文作为战斗工程兵在新加坡武装部队（Singapore Armed Forces）完成了为期两年的义务兵役。随后，他在剑桥大学格顿学院（Girton College, University of Cambridge）攻读音乐学士学位，担任学院音乐学者和陆淑佳基金会（Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation）学者。最近，娄楷文在威斯康星大学密尔沃基分校（University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee）获得了吉他演奏硕士学位，在世界知名的古巴裔吉他大师雷内·伊斯基耶尔多教授（Prof. René Izquierdo）指导下担任研究生助教。基于他在该校的出色学习经历，他现已转为教职，担任威斯康星大学密尔沃基分校古典吉他系讲师。
娄楷文的艺术造诣响彻各大洲，他曾在伦敦威格莫尔音乐厅（London's Wigmore Hall）、柏林音乐厅（Berlin Konzerthaus）和东京三得利音乐厅（Tokyo's Suntory Hall）等著名场所演出。作为表演艺术家的国际声誉为他赢得了伦敦、香港和加尔各答等地著名吉他节的邀请，他不仅通过演出，还通过大师班和艺术成长见解吸引了观众。为了表彰他的杰出才华，娄楷文被选为2020年欧洲弦乐艺术家（EuroStrings artist）。作为这一声望计划的一部分，他为各个欧洲音乐节举办了众多在线音乐会，进一步扩大了他在全球范围内的影响力。
娄楷文作为音乐家的多才多艺体现在他与各种乐团的合作中，包括新加坡交响乐团，展示了他多样化的音乐曲目。值得注意的是，他在2013年首演了新加坡作曲家陈伯纳教授的吉他协奏曲。2019年，他作为新加坡交响乐团的"总统青年演奏家"，在前总统哈莉玛·雅各布面前演奏了华金·罗德里戈的经典作品《阿兰胡埃斯协奏曲》。
除了在管弦乐方面的成就外，娄楷文还是一位杰出的室内乐音乐家，与许多优秀的音乐家合作过。一个值得注意的例子是他与天才新加坡小提琴家蔡可可录制了阿斯托尔·皮亚佐拉的完整《探戈史》。他还发行了《磨坊主们》专辑，该专辑收录了弗朗切斯科·莫利诺为长笛和吉他创作的全部作品，与西班牙长笛演奏家罗伯托·阿尔瓦雷斯合作，后者是新加坡交响乐团的长笛首席/短笛副首席。
除了卓越的音乐才华外，娄楷文的魅力还源于他坚定不移的热情、无限的乐观主义以及对提升本地艺术界和更广泛地区的不懈奉献。作为回馈社会的倡导者，娄楷文的慈善之旅始于六岁，当时他就投身于筹款活动和外展项目。他仍然深度参与培养年轻人才，经常访问学校分享他对吉他和音乐教育的热爱。他的慈善努力通过音乐得以延续，为ChildAid等倡议筹集资金，该组织致力于为贫困儿童提供艺术接触机会。
娄楷文的人生旅程中有许多值得注意的里程碑，包括2010年在滨海艺术中心音乐厅举行的开创性个人首演音乐会，他为《商业时报》新秀艺术家基金和《海峡时报》零用钱基金筹集了18万新元（15万美元）。2016年，他与梅纽因音乐学校的同学们一起，为加来"丛林"难民营的难民、移民和志愿者演出，同时运送物资援助他们。
娄楷文是阿尔塔米拉吉他和奥古斯丁琴弦的签约艺术家。
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Biografía (español)
Originario de Singapur, Kevin Loh es uno de los guitarristas clásicos más destacados de su generación.
Su reconocimiento internacional ha resultado en múltiples invitaciones de orquestas de renombre y festivales internacionales de guitarra como en Londres, Hong Kong y Calcuta, entre otros lugares. En 2013, estrenó el Concierto para Guitarra de Bernard Tan con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Singapur, y en 2019 interpretó el icónico Concierto de Aranjuez de Joaquín Rodrigo como ‘Joven Intérprete del Presidente’ de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Singapur. También se ha presentado en algunas de las salas de conciertos más prestigiosas del mundo, incluyendo el Wigmore Hall de Londres, el Konzerthaus de Berlín y el Suntory Hall de Tokio.
Ha sido galardonado con numerosos premios, incluyendo el segundo lugar en el Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition en 2023, considerado por muchos como el concurso de guitarra clásica más prestigioso del mundo.
Como parte de su quehacer musical, a Kevin le apasiona retribuir a la sociedad, visitando activamente escuelas para compartir más sobre la guitarra y la educación musical. También recauda fondos en Singapur y en la región para varias organizaciones benéficas y altruístas como ChildAid, para brindar oportunidades a niños que no pueden tener acceso a educación artística y musical.
Realizó sus estudios con Richard Wright durante siete años en la Yehudi Menuhin School en Gran Bretaña. Después de cumplir dos años de servicio militar obligatorio en las Fuerzas Armadas de Singapur, completó su licenciatura en Música en el Girton College, por la Universidad de Cambridge, como becario musical del College y becario de la Fundación Loke Cheng-Kim. Recientemente completó su Maestría en Interpretación de Guitarra Clásica como Asistente de Cátedra (Graduate Teaching Assistant) en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Milwaukee con el renombrado profesor René Izquierdo y ahora se desempeña como Profesor (Lecturer) en el Departamento de Guitarra Clásica de la misma institución.
Kevin cuenta con el generoso patrocinio de Altamira Guitars y Augustine Strings.
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editado por Alvaro Aguirre, Alberto Quintanilla y René Izquierdo
última edición el 22 de junio de 2025