FLAMENCO   Flamenco is Val's primary genre. Songs and rhythms embrace the entire spectrum of flamenco. In addition to his own compositions, he is completely proficient in the music and styles of the flamenco masters, such as Sabicas, Mario Escudero, and Ramon Montoya. Soleares, Sevillanas, Rondena, Buleria, Tangos, Seguiriya, Granadinas, Alegrias, and other 'palos' or flamenco forms.

Celt-Iberia - Spanish Celtic Music of Northern Spain - Galicia, Asturias, Cataluna, etc. Click here to LISTEN to Celt-Iberia   The music of Northern Spain can be described as Celtic, being based on the Spanish bagpipe, or "gaita."  The legendary guitarist Sabicas played many of these themes on his flamenco guitar, and Val continues this tradition. Val and his wife Lucia head the group Celt-Iberia, performing the music from the northern regions of Galicia and Asturias. Repertoire includes Northern Themes, Cantabrico, Muneira, Alala das Marinas,  Xota da Guia, Variations on a Catalan Theme, Maria Solina, Variaciones on Galician Themes,  and others.

Classical Guitar Repertoire click to hear Val and Marc Garvin   Val does not consider himself a classical guitarist, in any way. However, there are many classical guitar pieces that have become standards, and that he enjoys playing.   Repertoire includes Recuerdos de la Alhambra, and other pieces by Spanish guitar composer Francisco Tarrega; Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz; Etudes by Classical composer Mauro Giuliani;  selected pieces by Manuel de Falla,