Tim Olbrych

Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Guitarist

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Discover the Early Guitar

Baroque Guitar Rosette

From the dancing of gut strings to the shimmering of the spruce soundboard, the Renaissance and Baroque guitars bring a rarely-heard resonance to continuo and solo chamber settings.

With over 30 Years of Early Guitar Performance and Instruction in concert halls, theaters, and universities, Tim Olbrych introduces the modern audience to these instruments. Bring the elegance of the Early Guitar to your Concert or Lecture Series today.

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“Beautifully Conceived”

“Olbrych’s performance was beautifully conceived.  There was perfect balance and a musical flow that was enchanting.“

Grover Oberle, Ledger Star

“Spun Silk and Threw off Stars”

Olbrych, based at the College of William and Mary, showed polished technique and an ear for the finest subtleties … The players simultaneously spun silk and threw off stars.”

Clarke Bustard, Richmond Times Dispatch

“Exemplary Execution”

“Exemplary execution…[Thea Musgrave’s] Five Love Songs for Soprano and Guitar as performed by Miss Peri and Guitarist Timothy Olbrych made a deep impression on this listener.”

Raoul Abdul, The New York Times

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE

Baroque Guitar, VOICE, and cello

Join Tim and Judy Olbrych with Ryan Lowe, cellist, for a performance of “A Pigrim’s Delight: Songs Sacred and Savage.” The program includes 17th-century chamber works and popular songs for voice, baroque guitar, and cello. Sat., October 10, 2026, 7 pm,
Cokesbury Cultural Center, Onacock, VA

10 / 10

2026

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