Marija Temo, described as a “triple threat”, is widely recognized as a
virtuoso classical/flamenco guitarist, flamenco vocalist/dancer, and conductor.
Her unique specialty is to combine all her talents into a single performance.
See http://marijatemo.com. The guitar she plays is a Marija Temo Model
flamenco/classical hybrid TM, which she designed with luthier Tom Rodriguez.
Ms. Temo has also received the endorsement of D'Addario Strings.
Special highlights include: performances of Chobanian’s Concierto del
Fuego, a guitar concerto written for Ms. Temo; Lecuona’s Malaguena,
which she performed and arranged (for orchestra, flamenco guitar, voice, and
dance); appearances with orchestras such as the Baltimore, Calgary, Edmonton,
Florida, Alexandria, and Ocean City Pops Symphonies; several guitar festivals
and music and guitar series in the US and abroad, such as The First World
Guitar Congress; Towson, MD; the Blossom Music Festival, Cleveland, OH; and the
Baltimore and Calgary Classical Guitar Society Series. In addition, she has
been featured showcasing her talents on public television in Maryland and Ohio.
Ms. Temo has performed for dignitaries such as: the former Spanish
Ambassador, Don Jaime de Ojeda; the Crown Prince of Spain; and former Vice
President Al Gore. She has performed with artists such as: Lola Greco, Teo
Morca, Manolo Leiva, Sara de Luis, Juan Serrano, and Paco Peņa.
Ms. Temo has offered numerous classical/flamenco-guitar and flamenco-voice
master classes in the U.S. and abroad. In particular, she is known for her
Flamenco Amazement Program and Flamenco Communication Class. Ms.
Temo is a former faculty member of the Preparatory of the Peabody Institute,
Johns Hopkins University, where she founded the Flamenco Guitar Program. She
received her Masters degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, studying
under Manuel Barrueco, and her Bachelors degree from the Baldwin-Wallace
College Conservatory of Music, studying under Loris Chobanian. Ms. Temo’s
mentors in flamenco are Teo Morca and Manolo Leiva.
Alumni HOF Homepage
Curriculum Vitae