The classical guitarist Celil Refik Kaya is claimed as one of the most important rising stars of his time, as well as poised to lead his generation as an artist in the tradition of his masters.
Since his concert debut at age 6, Celil has received high promised repetitions and accolades for his myriad accomplishments at an early age, winning First Prize in the 2012 JoAnn Falletta International Competition with the Buffalo Philharmonic; Top prizewinner of international guitar competitions in Sofia Bulgaria, Naxos Greece, Vienna, Istanbul, and throughout the United States, highlighted awards winner at top competitions such as 2012 Guitar Foundation of America(GFA), Indiana International Guitar Competition, Texas Guitar competition, Philadelphia Guitar competition and many others