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Charles Ramirez was born on 2 September, 1953 in Gibraltar, is a Charles Ramirez is Gibraltarian concert guitarist. Discover Charles Ramirez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Charles Ramirez |
| Occupation |
Musician, Professor of Guitar at the Royal College of Music |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
2 September 1953 |
| Birthday |
2 September |
| Birthplace |
Gibraltar |
| Nationality |
Gibraltar
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 70 years old group.
Charles Ramirez Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Charles Ramirez Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Ramirez worth at the age of 70 years old? Charles Ramirez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Gibraltar. We have estimated Charles Ramirez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Charles Ramirez Social Network
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Charles Ramirez (born 1953) is a Gibraltarian concert guitarist based in London.
He is also Professor of guitar at the Royal College of Music.
Charles Ramirez was born on 2 September 1953 in Gibraltar.
He studied with William Gomez MBE (a student of Narciso Yepes) who gave him his first lessons and such was his aptitude that, just two months later, he gave his first performance live on local television (Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation).
He was a regular performer on Gibraltar television and radio prior to moving to London to study.
In 1971, Charles Ramirez entered the Royal College of Music as a student, where he studied guitar with Patrick Bashford and composition with Stephen Dodgson.
He was the first ever guitar student at the Royal College of Music to be invited to play with the full orchestra and he gave his first performance of Rodrigo's Aranjuez Concerto in June 1973.
Charles plays a guitar made for him by Jose Romanillos (1973, Semley).
He became an Associate of the Royal College of Music (ARCM) in April 1974.
Whilst still a student of the college he gave his debut at the Purcell Room.
Charles Ramirez and Helen Kalamuniak (a student of John Williams) formed a Guitar duo in 1974.
They premiered their transcription of Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Purcell Room in 1975.
BBC Radio 3 later broadcast a live performance with a studio audience.
The duo went on to premiere Charles Ramirez' transcription M de Falla's ballet 'El Amor Brujo', also broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Andrés Segovia on one of his annual visits to London asked the Duo to give a private performance of the Goldberg Variations.
Charles Ramirez met his wife Helen Kalamuniak at the RCM and married in 1975.
They have three children and two grandchildren.
Ramirez was appointed Professor of Guitar at the Royal College of Music in 1978 (age 25) and also teaches in the college's Junior Department.
He was invited by Trinity College of Music to devise the syllabus for their international guitar grade examinations.
This also led to the publication of his Technical Development for Guitarists that has been used by Trinity for over a decade.
Charles Ramirez organised a tribute to Segovia at the Royal College of Music in 1987 and performed alongside John Williams and Carlos Bonnell, where he played Rodrigo's 'Fantasy for a Gentleman', conducted by John Forster.
Charles Ramirez made his professional debut on London’s South Bank while still a student and has since given many concerts and master classes both in Britain and abroad.
He has broadcast regularly for Radio 3, his first programme being chosen for 'Pick of the Week'.
He has a special interest in modern contemporary music and has given world premiers of several contemporary works, including 'Nick's Lament' by Erika Fox, 'Sonetos y Casidas del Amor Oscuro' by Jeremy Dale-Roberts (both commissioned with funds from the Arts Council of Great Britain), 'Shades V' by Naresh Sohal, 'Toccata" by John Lambert and 'Serenata for Guitar' by Jesus Eduardo Alvarez, which was dedicated to him.
Charles Ramirez signed an exclusive recording contract in January 2010.
