" ... Flawless ... a highly polished performance by an already special performer. Watch out for him!" (Classical Guitar)

"His performance was incredible for its tremendous power and passion." (Correio Popular, Sao Paulo)

"This is a guitarist that I would travel a considerable distance to hear again!" (Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar)

Graham Anthony Devine was born in England and began his musical studies at Chetham's School of Music, Manchester studying guitar with Gordon Crosskey. He moved to Brazil when he was nineteen and became an established teacher and performer there, giving many recitals and masterclasses throughout South America. In April 2002 Graham was the first prize winner at one of the guitar's most prestigious international competitions, the Alhambra International Guitar Competition held in Alcoy, Spain. He was to repeat this success one month later by winning the first prize at the Emilio Pujol International Guitar Competition, Italy. He is the only English guitarist to win either of these competitions.

Graham records for NAXOS and his recent CD releases have received rave reviews worldwide. His next NAXOS release will be a disc of British Guitar music available from January 2005. In addition to these recordings, he has made two CDs for the UK based label GGR. Widely considered as one of today's very best young guitarists , Graham is currently in much demand as a recitalist , concerto soloist and international competition jury member. Graham has recently been appointed guitar tutor at the Trinity College of Music, London.

"The excellent British guitarist, Graham Anthony Devine, gave a performance to be remembered. Bravo!" (El Pais, Spain)

"Graham at times seemingly pushed the guitar to its very limits. He is a talent and experience not to be missed." (GB Guitar Festival Review 99)

WOW! He's an extraordinary player, so musical, beautiful sound, expressivity, phrasing, virtuoso technique. Really, the best young guitar talent I've heard in years. Sharon Isbin, Grammy-award winning American guitarist

Graham is a very inspiring musician, his performances are loved by audiences everywhere. Oscar Ghiglia, Concert guitarist and teacher

Graham Anthony Devine is one of those rare musicians who puts to use his complete mastery of the instrument in order to communicate emotions within the works he is interpreting in a most extraordinary and irresistible way. The blend of spirituality, mystery and warmth emanating so strongly from Graham's playing is likely to transport the listener into a breathless trance. An unforgettable concert! Georgina Terni & Luigi Angelini - musicAmuseo, Italy