Tariq Harb

Renowned for an unparalleled command of melody and emotion, Jordanian-Canadian guitarist Tariq Harb has established himself as one of the leading guitarists in Canada and enjoys a steadily growing international reputation. Harb is the winner of the First Prize and the Audience Choice Award in the Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition, first prize in the Montréal International Classical Guitar Competition, and the ‘Governor of Tokyo’ prize in the Tokyo 55th International Classical Guitar Competition. He has performed around the globe, having appeared in such iconic venues as the Bunka Kaikan concert hall in Tokyo, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Cairo Opera House in Egypt and the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Jerash, Jordan.

Tariq Harb has seven solo albums to his credit, encompassing a diverse range of repertoire, and has also enriched the guitar world with instructional videos and publications, and, recently, with his innovative compositions. His latest endeavor, the duo project “17 Strings” with oud virtuoso Abdul-Wahab Kayyali, promises to push musical boundaries further enchant guitar audiences. Tariq Harb holds a master’s degree from McGill University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Toronto. He is currently on the music faculty of Concordia University in Montreal. Presented by the Edmonton Classical Guitar Society.