Duo Chinoiserie is a distinctive musical ensemble that bridges the traditions of the Chinese gushing and European classical guitar. For the past decade, they have been exploring and celebrating the profound cultural exchanges between East and West, highlighting the elegance of far eastern aesthetics alongside the refined sophistication of European artistry. Through their music, they … Read more
Thatcher Harrison is an American guitarist and composer. As a composer, he expands the boundaries of classical guitar repertoire through what he terms “classical fusion” composition: pieces based in classical composition and performance techniques, but with influences from other musical genres such as jazz, rock, fingerstyle guitar, blues, pop, folk, film score, and world music. … Read more
Join us to kick off our 2026-27 International Concert Series with 2025 Guitar Foundation of America grand prize winner, French guitarist Virgile Barthe.
The Olson/DeCari Duo, the husband-and-wife collaboration of mezzo-soprano Gioia De Cari and guitarist John Olson, has been dedicated to expanding the repertoire and artistic possibilities of the guitar/voice ensemble for over twenty years. Known for their innovative programming and compelling artistry, the Duo is committed to commissioning and performing new music.Their expansive repertoire includes works by … Read more
William Ghezzi has performed widely as soloist, as well as with orchestras, chamber ensembles, choruses, dance companies, and theater. He has appeared with the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, the Harry Partch Ensemble, and the Philadelphia Guitar Ensemble, among many others. His recordings are available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and YouTube Music, and his performance videos can … Read more
“Elegant.” “Riveting.” “Soulful.” “Classic mastery.” These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. Together as a duo for more than forty years, Guy and Billy have performed in concerts, clubs and festivals all over North America … Read more
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
Osvaldo Gold is a well-rounded guitarist that enjoys performing for diverse audiences around the world. He started playing guitar and studying music at the age of 8 while enrolled at the Conservatorio Colon in his native Montevideo, Uruguay. At the age of 11 he began performing on stage in theater productions and Latin folklore groups. After … Read more
Irish guitarist-composer Alan Mearns is internationally recognized for performances of exceptional musical imagination, technical virtuosity, and expressive depth. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mearns pursued advanced musical studies in the United States, where he was the first guitarist to be awarded the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship for his undergraduate work with Dr. Douglas James at Appalachian … Read more
Betty’s Bounce is a trio of two acoustic guitars and acoustic bass that performs American Jazz and music in the spirit of guitarist Django Reinhardt. The repertoire of Betty’s Bounce includes classic and modern popular tunes played with a “gypsy” twist.
