Eduardo Alvarez, which was dedicated to him. Duo Charles Ramirez and Helen Kalamuniak (a student of John Williams) formed a Guitar duo in 1974. They premiered their transcription of Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Purcell Room in 1975. BBC Radio 3 later broadcast a live performance with a studio audience. The duo went on to premiere Charles Ramirez' transcription M de Falla's ballet 'El Amor Brujo', also broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Andrés Segovia on one of his annual visits to London asked the Duo to give a private performance of the Goldberg Variations. Instrument Charles plays a guitar made for him by Jose Romanillos (1973, Semley). Recordings Charles Ramirez signed an exclusive recording contract in January 2010. Personal life Charles Ramirez met his wife Helen Kalamuniak at the RCM and married in 1975. They have three children and two grandchildren. References External links Charles Ramirez Official Site Maestro Workshop List of Gibraltarians Music of Gibraltar 1953 births Living people Gibraltarian classical guitarists Alumni of the Royal College of Music Academics of the Royal College of Music Gibraltarian emigrants to England