Brazilian guitarist Flávio Apro is a performer of rare depth, command, and tonal refinement. Praised for his expressive phrasing, crystalline technique, and a stage presence that balances warmth with authority, Apro has established himself as one of the most compelling guitarists of his generation. His performances regularly grace major concert halls in Brazil, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia — always marked by a singular ability to shape sound, color and silence into a deep musical narrative.

A disciple of the legendary Argentinian Monina Távora, Apro inherited the direct lineage of the Tárrega–Segovia school, a tradition that prizes vocal quality in each note and architecture in each phrase. That heritage is heard clearly in his hands, whether he is navigating the romantic lyricism of Coste, the structural rigor of Bach, or the expressive freedom of Brazilian repertoire. His solo recordings for the prestigious Brilliant Classics label — including Flavio Apro Plays Napoleon Coste, Nocturne, TheBrazilian Guitarand O Violão Brasileiro (the latter supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture) — have been released internationally to critical recognition, as well as strong engagement from listeners across digital platforms.

Beyond the stage, Apro holds a Master’s degree from Unesp and a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo, and is one of Brazil’s most respected researchers in music performance, with books and articles in leading scientific journals. He serves as Chair Guitar Professor at Maringá State University (Brazil) and has been a visiting researcher at California State University Fullerton (USA) and Szeged University (Hungary).

A Four-Decade Journey with Augustine Strings

Flávio Apro’s relationship with Augustine Strings spans nearly 40 years — a partnership that has shaped and mirrored his artistic evolution as a performer. Each era of his playing has found its voice in a different Augustine formulation:

• 1990s – Augustine Blue: the characteristic Classical sound — balanced, transparent, and resonant — defined his early concert career.

• 2000s – Augustine Imperial: a brighter, more aristocratic voice, suited to his deepening interpretations of Romantic and Spanish repertoire.

• 2010s – Augustine Regal: a powerful, projecting sound that accompanied his international expansion and larger concert halls.

• 2020s – Augustine Red: a turn toward delicacy and color, revealing new subtleties in his touch and palette.

This living history with Augustine is also reflected in the instruments he chooses to bring on stage and videos: an extraordinary, personally commissioned Sergio Abreu (2013), a legendary Santos Hernández (1930), and the iconic Ignacio Fleta (1969) — each guitar a different voice, each strung with the strings that have accompanied him for four decades.