Upcoming Events
September 2024
Francesco Barone
Award winning guitarist Francesco Barone has performed throughout the United States as a soloist and chamber musician. He has been presented at guitar festivals and societies in New England including the Connecticut Guitar Society, New England Guitar Society and Hartt School Guitar Festival. He has also performed nationally through the classical music startup Groupmuse. Dr. ... Read more
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Marko Topchii
Hailing from Ukraine, 2023 Guitar Foundation of America competition winner Marko Topchii, will kick off our '24–25 Artist Series. We are proud to welcome Marko to the BCGS stage.
Find out more »Marko Topchii Masterclass
Following his BCGS concert, Marko Topchii will be giving a masterclass in Cromwell, CT, hosted by our friends at the Connecticut Guitar Guild. Grab a spot while you can!
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Marisa Sardo
Marisa Sardo released her first album with Frameworks Records in 2023, titled Beyond Reach. Marisa bring a uniquely feminine perspective to global audiences, and often includes a variety of diverse music including music written by women, new music, African music, South American music, and European romantic music. Since being awarded in over 20 international competitions, ... Read more
Find out more »November 2024
Yamandu Costa
Yamandu Costa, widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today, will be returning to the BCGS stage this November with his brand of virtuosic and lyrical choros, samba, and more. You won't want to miss this exciting show.
Find out more »Catherine O’Kelly
Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly is an active performer throughout New England, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She performs regularly as part of the concert series for The Shirley Meeting House in Shirley, MA. In June 2020 she founded and directed the Online Guitar Festival, providing performance opportunities, master classes, composition classes, ... Read more
Find out more »December 2024
John Muratore
Highly acclaimed classical guitarist John Muratore performs regularly as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. As a solo artist he has appeared extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Russia. He has collaborated with numerous chamber ensembles including Emmanuel Music, the Spectrum Singers, Chorus Pro Musica, Alea III, Boston Musica Viva and ... Read more
Find out more »John Muratore
Highly acclaimed classical guitarist John Muratore performs regularly as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. As a solo artist he has appeared extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Russia. He has collaborated with numerous chamber ensembles including Emmanuel Music, the Spectrum Singers, Chorus Pro Musica, Alea III, Boston Musica Viva and ... Read more
Find out more »January 2025
David William Ross
David William Ross is a New England based guitarist, tea drinker, and connoisseur of steel cut oats. His recordings and performances have been lauded for their sensitivity, virtuosity, and depth of musicality. Ross frequently works with contemporary composers and is active in cultivating new repertoire for the guitar. He has premiered works by Frank Wallace, ... Read more
Find out more »Jhon Alvarado
Jhon Alvarado, guitar virtuoso, re-energizes the classical guitar repertoire with captivating contemporary performances of world renowned 20th and 21st century composers. Jhon Alvarado’s performances are always unique and exciting, with the inclusion of music by Toru Takemitsu, George Gianopolous, Dusan Bogdanovich, and many other world-class contemporary composers. Jhon’s eclectic concert program’s continually take his audience ... Read more
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