Laura Lootens: Diabolico

Concert|US tour by German classical guitarist

German classical guitarist Laura Lootens © Frank Lübke

German classical guitarist Laura Lootens © Frank Lübke

Known for a sound that commands attention from the very first note, German classical guitarist Laura Lootens is widely regarded as one of the most exciting voices in classical guitar today. Her performances combine fearless virtuosity with a striking stage presence, shaped by a deep fascination with contrast—where tension and release drive the music forward.

As part of her U.S. tour, Lootens brings her acclaimed artistry to audiences across the country. The tour follows major international milestones, including her debut at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and appearances at leading festivals such as the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. She also performs as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Hessian State Orchestra Wiesbaden.

Lootens’ second album, Diabolico (Naïve, 2025), was selected by Apple Music as one of its “Albums of the Month,” with Gramophone praising her “exceptional command of the instrument” and her capacity for pure theatre and drama.
A musical prodigy, Lootens began her university studies at just fifteen. After winning First Prize at the 2022 Andrés Segovia International Competition, she joined the faculty of the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich at the age of twenty-two.
 
 

TOUR DATES

APR 14 | Minneapolis, MN
St. Olaf Catholic Church
215 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

APR 16 | Milwaukee, WI
UW-Milwaukee Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
2419 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

APR 17 | Chicago, IL
The First United Methodist Church (FUMC) at The Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

APR 18 | Louisville, KY
The Holy Trinity Clifton Theater (Clifton Center)
2117 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206

APR 19 | Indianapolis, IN
Frank And Katrina Basile Theater
450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

APR 21 | Cincinnati, OH
Junior League “Columbia Center” – Auditorium
3500 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45226

APR 22 | St. Louis, MO
Parkway United Church-Christ
2841 N Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131

APR 24 | Kansas City, MO
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113