Classical guitar virtuoso

Regarded as a wizard of the guitar, Slava has forged a prolific reputation as a classical guitar virtuoso. Collaborations have played a huge part in Grigoryan’s career, most notable of these are in the trio with legendary USA guitarist Ralph Towner and Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel and the duo with brother Leonard Grigoryan. He has received 4 ARIA awards and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. He has been touring internationally since 2003, regularly performing throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA, as well as more exotic performances in Brazil, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Slava is the Artistic Director of the Adelaide Guitar Festival, a position he has held since 2009. At the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Melbourne, Slava will be performing pieces from his most recent collaboration with the Hush Foundation, an album called ‘Gratitudes’. Slava began writing this music during the pandemic, as an expression of thanks to healthcare workers and recognition of their selfless support of patients. We know that this has come at a cost for many and that reminders that our efforts are appreciated can help us all to cope better. ‘Gratitudes’ is the Hush Foundation’s 20th Album and represents 20 years of original music composed and performed specially for healthcare environments by some of Australia’s foremost musicians. The albums are designed to reduce stress in inherently stressful healthcare environments. In 2023, Hush Foundation founder and Chair, Professor Catherine Crock won an Australian Independent Record (AIR) Award for her outstanding contribution to Australian Music and the Hush story was greeted by the music industry with a standing ovation.