Ernesto Lunagómez

ERNESTO HERNÁNDEZ LUNAGÓMEZGuitarrista y compositor veracruzano ganador de los siguientes premios nacionales de guitarra clásica: Primer premio en el concurso “Virtuosismo Guitarrístico” celebrado en el “X Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Morelia, Michoacán” (año 2000).  Segundo premio en el “V Concurso y Festival Nacional de Guitarra de Taxco, Guerrero” (año 2002).  Segundo premio en el “Concurso Nacional de Intérpretes de Guitarra Clásica, Paracho 2003”, ante un jurado presidido por Zoran Dukic.  Mención Honorífica a la calidad interpretativa en el “III Concurso Nacional de Guitarra de Culiacán, Sinaloa” (año 2004).Su pieza Siena “Homenaje a Andrew York”, formó parte del repertorio obligatorio para participar en el “V Concurso Nacional de Guitarra de Culiacán, Sinaloa, México, edición 2006”, y está integrada en la producción discográfica “Epifanía” del guitarrista mexicano Cecilio Perera, para quien fue dedicada.Ha tomado clases magistrales con maestros de reconocimiento internacional como: Álvaro Pierri (Uruguay), Ricardo Cobo (Colombia), Paolo Pegoraro (Italia), Giampaolo Bandini (Italia), María Esther Guzmán (España), Flavio Cucci (Italia), Hanse Kauffman (Alemania), Hubert Käppel (Alemania), Roberto Limón (México), Daniel Benko (Hungría), Julio César Oliva (México), Mark Delpriora (Estados Unidos), Raphaella Smiths (Bélgica), Benjamin Verdery (Estados Unidos), Remi Boucher (Canadá), Trond Davidson (Noruega), Judicael Perröy (Francia), Martha Masters(EEUU), Juan Carlos Laguna (México) y Randall Avers (EEUU).En 2002 culmina su carrera bajo la tutela de los guitarristas Roberto Aguirre y Mauricio Hernández, titulándose por unanimidad como Licenciado en Música Opción Guitarra, habiendo pasado por la asesoría de los maestros Rafael Toríz, Alejandro Girón, Enrique Salmerón, Cutberto Córdoba y Consuelo Bolio.Como solista se ha presentado en importantes foros para la guitarra en México, como: • “III Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Ixtlahuaca, México 2007”• “X Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Morelia, Michoacán 2000”• “V Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Taxco, Guerrero, México 2002”, Iglesia de Santa Prisca. • “Centro para la Investigación y el Desarrollo de la Guitarra A.C. (CIDEG)” de Paracho, Michoacán, en 2003.• “Universidad Autónoma de Puebla” invitado por la guitarrista y compositora rusa Nadia Boríslova, en el año 2000.• “Instituto de Artes de la Universidad Autónoma de Hidalgo” colaborando en el proyecto de “Rescate y Difusión de Música Mexicana para Guitarra de los siglos XX y XXI”, que coordinan el Doctor en Música Raúl Cortés Cervantes y el Maestro en Musicología y Guitarrista Mauricio Hernández Monterrubio, en el año 2006.• “Ad Libitum Guitarra Clásica Fest” de San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur.• Festival Internacional de Guitarra “Ramón Noble”, Pachuca, Hidalgo, México.• Festival Internacional de Guitarristas-compositores “Pa’ lo escrito” celebrado en la Escuela Nacional de Música de la U.N.A.M., México D.F., en 2008.• “Sala de Plenos del Congreso del Estado de Durango”, en Durango, Durango, México.El Guitarrista Italiano Massimo Gatta, expone el trabajo de Ernesto Lunagómez como compositor, en su conferencia titulada “La Historia de la Guitarra en México” en importantes conservatorios de su país natal, en el año 2008.Actualmente imparte las Cátedras de Guitarra, Prácticas de Acompañamiento e Instrumento Armónico en la Universidad Veracruzana y es Director del Coro Infantil de la Escuela Primaria “Joaquín H. Servín Andrade” en Xalapa.Sus obras han sido revisadas por los maestros Eugenio Sleziak (Polonia), Julio César Oliva (México), Carlos Bonell (Inglaterra), Claudio Marcotulli (Italia) y Remi Boucher (Canadá).ERNESTO HERNÁNDEZ LUNAGÓMEZGuitarist and composer from Veracruz, Mexico. Winner of the following national prizes in classical guitar competitions: First prize in the Competition “Virtuosismo Guitarrístico” held in the 10th International Festival of Guitar from Morelia, Michoacán, Mex. (year 2000).  Second prize in the 5th National Competition and Festival of Guitar from Taxco, Guerrero, Mex. (year 2002).  Second prize in the National Competition of Classical Guitar Performers, Paracho, Mex. 2003. Jury Contest led by Zoran Dukic.  Honorable Mention for Quality of Performance in the 3rd National Competition of Guitar from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mex. (year 2004)He has taken notable classes with international acknowledged teachers like: Álvaro Pierri (Uruguay), Ricardo Cobo (Colombia), Paolo Pegoraro (Italia), Giampaolo Bandini (Italia), María Esther Guzmán (España), Flavio Cucci (Italia), Hanse Kauffman (Alemania), Hubert Käppel (Alemania), Roberto Limón (México), Daniel Benko (Hungría), Julio César Oliva (México), Mark Delpriora (Estados Unidos), Raphaella Smiths (Bélgica), Benjamin Verdery (Estados Unidos), Remi Boucher (Canadá), Trond Davidson (Noruega), Judicael Perröy (Francia), Martha Masters(EEUU), Juan Carlos Laguna (México) y Randall Avers (EEUU). The piece Siena “Homenaje a Andrew York” (“tribute to Andrew York”) was included in the obligatory repertory in order to participate in the 5th National Competition of Guitar from Culiacán, Sinaloa. Mex. Edition 2006. And also it has been included in the album “Epifanía” of the Mexican guitarist Cecilio Perera, who the piece was dedicated for.In 2002, he finished his major under the guidance of guitarists Roberto Aguirre and Mauricio Hernández. He unanimously got his degree in bachelor of music, option guitar. He was under the assessment of teachers Rafael Toríz, Enrique Salmerón, Cutberto Córdova and Consuelo BolioAs soloist he has performed his music in important Mexican festivals of guitar such as:*International Guitar Festival “Ramon Roble ”. Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mex.*10th International Guitar Festival from Morelia, Michoacán, Mex.*3rd International Guitar Festival from Ixtlahuaca, México.*“Centro para la Investigación y el Desarrollo de la Guitarra A.C. (CIDEG)” de Paracho, Michoacán, México. (International Research and Development Center for the guitar).*Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, México. Invited by the Rusian guitarist Nadia Boríslova.*Institute of Art of the Universidad Autónoma de Hidalgo, México. This participation was in order to cooperate in the project “Rescate y Difusión de Música Mexicana para Guitarra de los siglos XX y XXI”. (“Rescue and promotion of Guitar Mexican music from centuries XX and XXI”.*Ciclos de Guitarra (sequence of guitar) from music school of University of Veracruz. Mexico.*International Guitar Festival "Ad Libitum Guitarra Clásica Fest". Baja California, Mex.*International Guitar Festival "Pa' lo escrito". México City.In the present he teaches Guitar classes, accompaniment audition and harmonic instrument in the University of Veracruz. Also, he is the director of the school choir of the elementary school Joaquín H. Servín Andrade in Xalapa.His compositions have been reviewed by Professors Eugenio Sleziak (Polonia), Rizard Siwy (Polonia), Julio César Oliva (México) and Remi Boucher (Canada).OPINIONS ABOUT HIS WORK• Dear Ernesto, “Many, many thanks for writing such a beatiful piece! I am deeply honored. The composition is wonderful, and you play it beautifully. I am so happy to be honored with such a fine composition”. ANDREW YORK (American guitarist and composer).• The performance of Ernesto Hernández Lunagómez as a guitarist is a potent one; there exists volume and clarity in his sound. His musical ideas, phrases and dynamics are perfectly developed, all that in total coherence. GERARDO TAMÉZ (Mexican guitarist and composer)• The music of Ernesto Lunagomez, contains a guitar language suitable to artistically move to the listener. His music deserves to be in the universal repertory of guitar. MANUEL RUBIO (Mexican guitarist, December. 2005).• I have had the opportunity to know and observe from close the artistic work of Mr. Ernesto Lunagomez, which has given me enough elements to establish an opinion about his job and being able to express my admiration for his talent. Same that places him as one of the youngest gifted musicians of his generation. I have no wonder the artistic Mexican community is enriched with the presence of such gifted young artists like Mr. Lunagomez. ROBERTO AGUIRRE (Mexican Guitarist and professor of university of Veracruz).• Ernesto has personality, the technique, and the musical skill required to play the music of century XX and XXI. MAURICIO HERNÁNDEZ (Mexican guitarist ) • I think Ernesto Hernández Lunagómez is an excellent interpreter of contemporary music. Listening to his music coming out from his expressive and skilled hands, one can listen to a beautiful literary tale. FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ CHRISTEN (Mexican composer).• About the performance of the guitars assemble of HEXAFONÍA in the contest of Temascalapa. Mex. I can say, I have personally noticed on the assemble a great cohesion, unity, a projection of a solid conviction; and exuberance and authority of his director Ernesto Lunagómez. Also I have observed a deep mental and musical discipline and preparation in all its integrants. The repertory that they performed is one of high difficulty due to its intricate rhythm of its counterpoint and richness of tune. JAVIER HINOJOSA (Specialist on Baroque music). I created my layout at KillerKiwi.netMASH