My European Journey
Alexandra Whittingham (guitar)
The result is an enjoyable recital featuring concert and salon pieces one is not afraid to describe as utterly delightful. Key is Whittingham’s unsentimental yet beautifully expressive playing.
My European Journey
Alexandra Whittingham (guitar)
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The result is an enjoyable recital featuring concert and salon pieces one is not afraid to describe as utterly delightful. Key is Whittingham’s unsentimental yet beautifully expressive playing.
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Over the last four years, guitarist Alexandra Whittingham has reached listeners worldwide, not only through concerts and competition successes but above all online, where her video performances of classical guitar repertoire have gained over 25 million YouTube views. Now she brings all of her freshness, charm, curiosity and determination to bear on her first studio album. Recorded in a year when the relationship between musicians and audiences has never been more topical, My European Journey is a testament to what the imagination can achieve in a time of unprecedented physical barriers.
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Presto Presents... Alexandra Whittingham
13th Oct 2025
The guitarist joined us last week to celebrate the release of her new album Letters from Paris, a quintessentially French-tinged collection of miniatures and chanson arrangements.
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Alexandra Whittingham on My European Journey
19th Jun 2021
The guitarist talks about her debut album, released recently on Delphian, which sees her explore European guitar repertoire from Spain to Denmark, via Austria-Hungary and England.
Awards and reviews
August 2021
The result is an enjoyable recital featuring concert and salon pieces one is not afraid to describe as utterly delightful. Key is Whittingham’s unsentimental yet beautifully expressive playing.
15th May 2021
19th-century miniatures played by a young 21st-century virtuoso.
13th May 2021
My European Journey reveals a player of sound ability and creative charisma.
