Andrew Flory

          Dr. Andrew Flory is a classical guitarist and theorbo player based in Rochester, New York. His diverse programming ranges from Baroque music played on his reproduction 17th century Schelle theorbo to modern guitar works, such as the heart wrenching Ophelia by the late Phillip Houghton. He currently offers two solo programs. The first of which is titled "Fourteen and Six", in reference to the fourteen strings of the theorbo and the six strings of the guitar. This program features both classical guitar and solo theorbo works and offers a wide variety of music spanning from the Baroque period to the 21st century. His second solo program features only solo theorbo works and is titled "Giant of the Baroque". This program brings the listener on a journey back to the 17th century starting with works by the Italian theorbo greats Alessandro Piccinini (1566-1638) and Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651). The program then focuses on the music of Robert de Visée (1655-1732/33) who wrote in the contrasting French style and was a court musician for Louis XIV. 

          Andrew received his Doctor of Musical Arts in Classical Guitar Performance, Advanced Performer’s Certificate in Early Music, and Performer’s Certificate in Classical Guitar from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. As a multi-instrumentalist and Early music specialist, Andrew captivates audiences around the world with his colorful and nuanced musicality in his repertoire that spans over 500 years across many instruments. Along with his solo career, Andrew is a veteran continuo player with the Collegium Musicum Baroque orchestra and was a member of the Schola Cantorum at Christ Church in Rochester.

          Notable recent performances include a concert and lectures over Baroque Performance Practice and the guitar for the University of Arkansas, a concert and masterclass for the Connecticut Guitar Guild, concerts for the Great Lakes Guitar Society, Rochester Guitar Festival 2022, Rochester Fringe Festival 2021 and 2022, RCS Big Guitar Weekend Student and Alumni showcase 2022, Christ Church Candlelight Concert 2023, MUSIC at St. Mark’s 2022 and 2023, and many performances with Collegium Musicum and Schola Cantorum featuring music by Monteverdi, Purcell, Palestrina, and more.

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