Ben Lahring

Classical Guitarist

Discography

Classical Gas (EP, 2025)

  1. Classical Gas by Mason Williams
  2. Blackbird arr. Ben Lahring
  3. Tennessee Whiskey arr. Ben Lahring
  4. The Dance arr. Ben Lahring

Driftwood (Album, 2022)

  1. Lullaby for my Love by Liona Boyd
  2. Bound by Shadows by William Beauvais
  3. El Testament d’Amelia arr. Miguel Llobet
  4. Firstborn of the Dead: The Garden by Ben Lahring
  5. Firstborn of the Dead: The Curse by Ben Lahring
  6. Firstborn of the Dead: The Promise by Ben Lahring
  7. Searching for a Chorale by Seymour Bernstein
  8. A Closed World of Fine Feelings and Grand Design by Graeme Koehne
  9. Over The Pacific by Ben Lahring
  10. Driftwood by Ben Lahring
  11. Fair Winds and Following Seas by Ben Lahring

My Stage (Album, 2012)

  1. Prelude (BWV 1007) by J.S. Bach
  2. Spatter The Dew arr. David Russell
  3. The Fair Haired Boy – Three Little Drummers arr. David Russell
  4. Neil Gow’s Lament for the Death of His Second Wife arr. David Russell
  5. Puppy Dance by Ben Lahring
  6. Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel
  7. Milonga by Jorge Cardoso
  8. Natalia (Vals Venezolano) by Antonio Lauro
  9. Spanish Fantasy by Philip Moran
  10. Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz
  11. Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tarrega
  12. A La Nanita Nana arr. Ben Lahring

Reviews

“Your interpretation of my Lullaby For My Love is absolutely beautiful. Your tremolo is so even and your tone lovely. Congratulations on your new album!”
– Liona Boyd, Composer & Guitarist

“Lahring performs with impeccable gusto… Lahring’s sense of narrative, of story-telling, is compelling… Lahring’s performance is of consummate expertise and confidence… This is one of the most singularly beautiful guitar recitals to have come my way in some time, if ever; a fabulous recording.”
– Colin Clarke, Fanfare Magazine

“Australian … Ben Lahring is a fine example of the quality of classical guitar activity in that part of the world.”
– Jim McCutcheon, American Record Guide

“Ben Lahring has a gift of playing the intention behind the music: somehow the force of a crescendo and the sparkle of articulation reach out and touch us through his playing.”
– William Beauvais, Composer & Guitarist

“Calgary-based classical guitarist Ben Lahring has released his second album, a work of originality and shimmering beauty. Highly recommended.” 
– Brian Miller, Vivascene

“On this latest recording of music for classical guitar, Canada-based Ben Lahring offers some sweet morsels of his tone and touch … Lahring weaves textures rich in color … he is in command of his fingerboard at all times … a fine collection of delightful listening.”
– Kirk Albrecht, Minor 7th

“[Driftwood] showcases his talent as both performer and composer… with sensitive performances highlighting the lyrical nature of the instrument. The self-composed title track is particularly expressive.”
– SP, Lark Reviews

“clean playing with lovely tone and colour”
– David Olds, TheWholeNote

“Best Cavatina Ever.” 
– Michael Chapdelaine, Composer & Guitarist

“His performance of the David Russell arrangements are fun and enthusiastic … The latin works also sound right up Lahring’s alley as he has a natural feel for the music and presents them honestly and playfully … Lahring pulls off a sincere performance nicely … He also has the speed and chops to pull off the works … his Cavatina was a beauty!”
– Bradford Werner, This is Classical Guitar