Sam Desmet | Classical Guitarist & Concert Artist

Sam Desmet

CLASSICAL GUITARIST

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Classical Guitarist, Performing Worldwide

Belgian-born Dr. Sam Desmet is an internationally recognized classical guitarist with over 1,000,000 streams across platforms worldwide, known for performances and recordings that blend tradition with innovation. His artistry bridges classical repertoire with contemporary ideas and collaborations across music, film, dance, and visual art.

Current projects include Carcassi: Reimagined, re-envisioning the Carcassi studies for guitar duo; Guitar+, a creative platform combining the guitar with other artistic disciplines; and the award-winning Unity in Diversity, which unites music and visual art from around the world.

Through these works, Sam Desmet continues to shape a distinctive voice as a leading concert guitarist and advocate for artistic collaboration. Read more >

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Artistic Projects

With recordings released internationally, Desmet’s work highlights collaboration across cultures and artistic disciplines.

Unity in Diversity

A global journey through folk melodies and visual art — celebrating cultural connection through music

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Guitar+

Exploring interdisciplinary harmony by blending the guitar’s tones with visual, culinary, and performing arts

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Elegant guitarist duo performing, showcasing classical and contemporary styles for music enthusiasts.

Carcassi: Reimagined

Reinterpreting Carcassi’s Op. 60 Etudes as vibrant guitar duos — bridging centuries through sound

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Acoustic guitarist performing at Abil Guitar Concerto event in a concert hall.

Concerto: World Premiere

Jean Absil: Concerto pour Guitare et Petit Orchestre, Opus 155
Soloist: Sam Desmet

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Sheet Music

Discover a collection of meticulously curated classical guitar music scores. The sheet music is available for download in high-quality PDF format. Each piece has been carefully fingered and thoroughly reviewed to ensure an exceptional playing experience. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or professional musician, these scores offer valuable insights and precision. Enhance your repertoire with these expertly crafted editions.

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Django Djingle sheet music cover for guitar ensemble (4 guitars and bass), composed by Sam Desmet, inspired by Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz

Django Djingle – Guitar Ensemble Sheet Music

$14.99

Ferdinando Carulli – Solfèges and Vocalises

$70.00

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Libero sheet music cover for two guitars, composed by Sam Desmet and Pablo Briceno, blending tango, jazz, and classical guitar duo styles

Libero – Guitar Duo Sheet Music

$8.99

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classical guitarist Sam Desmet Glassworks: Opening by Philip Glass arrangement cover for Guitar duo

Philip Glass – Glassworks – Opening (Guitar Duo)

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Sam Desmet is a Belgian-born classical guitarist and recording artist, performing internationally in recital, chamber, and cross-disciplinary settings.
Now booking concerts, educational residencies, and community engagement programs