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SUMMARY:2026 BCGS Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our BCGS 2026 one-day festival and evening concert on May 2\, 2026. \nFor our headline concert we are featuring the super virtuosic and dynamic duo from Europe – Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić. For over thirty years these great artists have been honing their combined musical talents into a perfectly synchronized duo performance of exquisite beauty and charm – a must see. \nThe theme for our day festival activities will be – The Musician as an Athlete. \nJust as an athlete trains mind and body to perform at their highest level\, so does a musician. Athletes and musicians both train deliberately through exercises\, repetition\, and precisely coordinated movements\, all in preparation for the performance. Just as with athletics\, playing guitar involves the whole body and mind\, and all three morning workshops are designed to take care of you as a musician/athlete. \nBeginning with an Alexander Technique workshop\, you will learn to recognize and change your tension patterns\, leading to improved coordination and greater freedom of motion. Next\, a guitar technique workshop will take a holistic approach in guiding you to turn technical considerations into musical goals. It will cover movement\, body mapping\, musical expression\, and more. The morning session concludes with a sports psychology workshop that explores the similarities between sports and musical performance. Through group activities you will learn strategies for overcoming performance anxiety and getting in the right mindset to perform. \nThe workshops will cover the following topics: \n\nPosture\nBalance\nSupport\nReducing tension\nFreedom of movement\nCoordination\nBody mapping\nPerformance anxiety\nResilience\n\nThe afternoon will feature a master class with the dynamic and versatile Chris Ladd\, brought back by popular demand. In addition\, the festival includes an open mic concert\, free breakfast and lunch\, and plenty of time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. We truly hope you can join us for what will be a hugely enjoyable and inspiring day. \nIf you already have tickets to the Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić concert\, you can purchase a festival-only pass here. \n\nFestival Schedule\n9:00 am\nFestival Welcome & Breakfast\nScones\, granola\, yogurt\, coffee\, water\, juice \n\n9:30 am\nPlaying with Ease: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Guitarists\nInstructor: Fanny Lora \nThis one-hour interactive workshop introduces classical guitarists to the core principles of the Alexander Technique (AT) and their direct application to playing the guitar. Through guided activities\, observation\, and simple movement explorations\, participants will learn how to reduce unnecessary tension\, improve coordination\, and enhance freedom of movement while sitting and playing. The session balances hands-on work with the guitar and off-instrument activities that foster awareness\, ease\, and group engagement\, making the principles immediately relevant and practical for musicians at all levels. \n\n10:30 am\nTechnique as Teamwork\nInstructor: Fred Springer \nThis workshop will explore the utilization of technical principles towards musical ends. Taking a holistic approach to technique\, participants will learn how to coordinate various technical elements to work together to accomplish musical goals. Incorporating movement\, body mapping\, playing techniques\, and musical expression\, we will experience how technical teamwork makes the dream work. \n\n11:30 am\nPerforming with Confidence: Mental Skills for the Stage\nInstructor: Olivia Papakyrikos \nEven the most successful musicians get nervous. The difference? They’ve learned how to use their mind as a tool\, instead of letting it run the show. Showing up calm and composed when performing isn’t luck — it’s a skill. In this workshop\, you’ll learn practical strategies to manage nerves and build confidence under pressure. You’ll walk away with tools you can use to feel grounded\, focused and ready to perform\, no matter the moment. \n\n12:30 pm\nLunch\nProvided by Surya Indian Caterers  \n\n1:30 pm\nMaster Class with Chris Ladd \nFree to all festival participants. \nTo be one of the students who will play for Chris and the group\, sign up below: \nFour 30 minute master class spots are available for $75 each. \n\n4:00 pm\nOpen Mic Concert \nFestival participants are invited to perform up to 10 minutes of music for the Open Mic Concert. Sign up in advance by emailing Catherine O’Kelly at catherine.okelly@bostonguitar.org. Space is limited to 80 minutes of music total\, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! \n\n5:45 pm\nBreak for dinner (on your own) \n\n7:30 pm\nAniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić in Concert \nTo close out the festival\, as well as this year’s Artist Series\, we welcome Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić to the BCGS stage!\nYour ticket to the concert is included in your Festival pass. \n\n\n\n\n\nCan I get tickets for just the festival? Just the Concert? Or Both?\nDepending on what you’d like to participate in (or already have tickets for)\, here are all of our different ticket options for the events on May 2: \n\nFestival-only pass WITHOUT the concert ticket.\nFestival pass WITH the concert ticket.\nJUST the Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić concert ticket.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/2026-bcgs-spring-festival/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Dinner with Gaëlle Solal
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us to celebrate together with Gaëlle Solal and help fund BCGS events in the process. \nGaelle will stay in the Boston area another day following her February 28 Concert. The BCGS is organizing a fundraising dinner with Gaëlle at 6:00 PM on Sunday March 1 in Waltham. We will have a private area\, and the group size will be kept to less than 20 to allow for an intimate gathering. The gathering will be at the Solea Restaurant and Tapas bar at 388 Moody St. Waltham. Street parking is free on Sundays and one block away is Walnut St. Public Parking. \nSolea has delicious Paellas of various types as well as tapas. Participant’s tax-deductible donation will be a minimum of $100 per person\, and it will include dinner\, sangria\, dessert & coffee/tea. I will be contacting attendees on food choices. Be prepared for an epicurean delight. \nThis is a rare opportunity to get to know Gaëlle\, connect with old BCGS friends\, meet new ones\, and have a great time. \nWe must limit it to the first 20 respondents. Feel free to contact me oscar.azaret@bostonguitar.org with any questions or to let me know you are attending\, though rest assured – we will have your name at the door. Attire will be informal\, personal comfort. \nHope to see you there\, warm wishes\, \n \nJ. Oscar Azaret\nExecutive Director\, BCGS
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/dinner-with-gaelle-solal/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:2025 BCGS Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you already have tickets to the Volterra Trio concert\, you can purchase a festival-only pass here. \n\nCome join the fun in a relaxed\, enriching\, and music filled day. Reconnect with old friends\, meet new ones\, share some food\, and have a good time at the 2025 BCGS Spring Festival! \n\n\n\n\nNot a Member? No Worries.\nPlease consider becoming a member or updating your membership for member benefits and to help support the BCGS and its mission to “enrich lives and build community through sharing the art of the classical guitar.” \nBCGS Membership \n\n\n\n\nFestival Schedule\n8:30 am\nFestival Welcome & Breakfast\nScones\, granola\, yogurt\, coffee\, water\, juice \n\n9:00 am\nTechnique Workshop\nInstructor: Luca Isolani\n \nStart the day off with a technique workshop to get your fingers moving. Luca will take the group through several warm up exercises\, highlighting important aspects of right and left hand technique. Most of all\, this workshop is a chance for all participants to play together as a group! \n\n10:00 am\nBasic Toolkit for Guitar Arrangements\nInstructor: Maarten Vandenbemden\n \nNo instrumentalist today seems to take more interest in the repertoire of other instruments\, in all cultures and from all times\, than the classical guitarist. The practice of performing on the classical guitar is intrinsically linked to the practice of ‘musical translation’. Whether we take inspiration from string bowing\, vocal phrasing or orchestral colours in our own interpretations\, or endeavour in the actual transcription of music for other instruments we’d love to hear and play on the guitar\, we are continuously approaching music in a creative and open way. \nIn a one hour interactive lecture\, Maarten will introduce the basic ingredients for making your own arrangements on the classical guitar. Through examples of great arrangements by the likes of Mertz\, Tarréga\, Llobet but also Dušan Bogdanović and Sergio Assad\, we will dig for inspiration for our own work. \n\n11:00 am\nPhysical Acting\nInstructor: Matthew Bretschneider \nWant to add further depth\, freedom\, and expression to your guitar playing? Take your playing to the next level through physical acting techniques from the study of clowning! Clown is a celebrated form of physical acting that invites you to come exactly as you are. The benefits of physical acting include range\, flexibility\, emotional intelligence\, and the ability to connect to an audience. Class will include a warm up\, physical acting game\, and performance exercise on your guitar designed to elicit freedom in your playing. \n\n12:15 pm\nLunch\nProvided by Surya Indian Caterers  \n\n1:15 pm\nPresentation on the Royal Conservatory of Brussels\nBy The Volterra Project Trio \n \n\n1:30 pm\nMaster Class with Antigoni Goni \nFour 30 minute master class spots are available for $75 each. \nThere are no more master class spots available. \n\n4:00 pm\nOpen Mic Concert \nFestival participants are invited to perform up to 10 minutes of music for the Open Mic Concert. Sign up in advance by emailing Catherine O’Kelly at catherine.okelly@bostonguitar.org. Space is limited to 80 minutes of music total\, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! \n\n5:45 pm\nBreak for dinner (on your own) \n\n7:30 pm\nThe Volterra Project Trio Concert \nTo close out the festival\, as well as this year’s Artist Series\, we welcome The Volterra Project Trio to the BCGS stage!\nYour ticket to the concert is included in your Festival pass. \n\n\n\n\nAlready bought tickets to see The Volterra Project Trio?\nIf you’d like to attend the festival but already have a ticket to the Volterra Project Trio concert\,\nwe’ve got you covered. You can purchase a festival-only pass for $45. \nPurchase a Festival-Only Pass
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/2025-bcgs-spring-festival/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:2024 BCGS Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you already have tickets to the Andrew York concert\, you can purchase a festival-only pass\, click here. \n\nCome join the fun in a relaxed\, enriching\, and music filled day. Reconnect with old friends\, meet new ones\, share some food\, and have a good time at the 2024 BCGS Spring Festival! \n\n\n\n\nNot a Member? No Worries.\nPlease consider becoming a member or updating your membership for member benefits and to help support the BCGS and its mission to “enrich lives and build community through sharing the art of the classical guitar.” \nBCGS Membership \n\n\n\n\nFestival Schedule\n9:00 am\nFestival Welcome & Breakfast\nScones\, granola\, yogurt\, coffee\, water\, juice \n\n9:30 am\nTechnique for Tone\nInstructor: Kim Perlak\nThis expressive and practical approach to warming up explores techniques required for dynamics\, timbre\, and envelope (sonic note shape) in ways that will spark creativity in interpretation\, arranging\, and composition. Bring your guitar and yourself! While reading is not required for this workshop\, a notebook/pencil is suggested. All levels welcome!\n \n\n10:30 am\nEar Training\nInstructor: Jim Davidson\n“Permutations” — a technique & musicianship warm-up class using various rhythm & articulation devices to develop technique & aural skills.\n \n\n11:30 am\nClassical Guitar Strings\, Technologies\, and Applications\nInstructor: Daniel Ortega\nAn overview of the history and development of the classical guitar string\, including production\, materials\, and new technologies. Broaden your knowledge so that you are equipped to choose the string that’s right for you. \n\n12:30 pm\nLunch\nProvided by Surya Indian Caterers \n\n1:30 pm\nMaster Class with Andrew York \nFour 30 minute master class spots are available for $75 each. \nReserve a Master Class Spot \n\n4:00 pm\nOpen-mic Concert\nFestival participants are invited to perform up to 10 minutes of music for the Member’s Concert. Sign up in advance by emailing Catherine O’Kelly at catherine.okelly@bostonguitar.org. Space is limited to 80 minutes of music total\, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! \n\n5:45 pm\nBreak for dinner (on your own) \n\n7:30 pm\nAndrew York Concert\nTo close out the festival\, as well as this year’s Artist Series\, Andrew York returns to the BCGS Stage!\nYour ticket to the concert is included in your Festival pass. \n\n\n\n\nAlready bought tickets to see Andrew York?\nIf you’d like to attend the festival but already have a ticket to the Andrew York concert\,\nwe’ve got you covered. You can purchase a festival-only pass for $40. \nPurchase a Festival-Only Pass
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/2024-bcgs-spring-festival/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T180000
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SUMMARY:Dinner with Laura Snowden
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with Laura Snowden while supporting the BCGS at a fundraising dinner. We will have a private room in a Spanish restaurant in Waltham\, and the group size will be kept to less than 20 to allow for an intimate gathering. Get to know Laura on a personal basis and meet and greet old and new friends. We might even be able to play some guitar—informal\, extemporaneous. \n\nSecure your seat with a $100 donation to the BCGS today! \nDonate Now \n\nWe’ll be in touch via email for more questions and answers. Location will be provided to attendees before the event. Guaranteed to be lots of fun!
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/dinner-with-laura-snowden/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000
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SUMMARY:2023 BCGS Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you already have tickets to the David Russell concert\, you can purchase a festival-only pass\, click here. \n\nCome join the fun in a relaxed\, enriching\, and music filled day. Reconnect with old friends\, meet new ones\, share some food\, check out items for sale\, and have a good time at the 2023 BCGS Spring Festival! \n\n\n\n\nNot a Member? No Worries.\nPlease consider becoming a member or updating your membership for member benefits and to help support the BCGS and its mission to “enrich lives and build community through sharing the art of the classical guitar.” \nBCGS Membership \n\n\n\n\nFestival Schedule\nItems for sale: Lovely\, wonderful Papazian & Ramirez guitars\, vintage guitar LP’s\, sheet music – solos & ensemble\n9:00 am\nBreakfast\nScones\, granola\, yogurt\, coffee\, water\, juice \n\n9:30 am\nA holistic approach to warm ups\nInstructor: Jhon Alvarado\nJoin Jhon as he leads you through a warm-up routine that re-frames the varying aspects of warm-ups for the classical guitar. We will cover tendonitis prevention\, beginner body-mapping\, a new look at scales\, and warming down. \n\n10:00 am\nImprovisation Workshop\nInstructor: Michael Bester\nStep away from the score and explore your innate musical ideas. We’ll cover some ways you can push aside fear of not knowing what to play and make space to connect with and play the music in your inner ear. \n\n11:00 am\nPresentation/Workshop\nInstructor: Catherine O’Kelly\nCatherine will demonstrate the extended techniques in Nikita Koshkin’s The Prince’s Toys\, discuss what they represent in the story\, and then perform The Prince’s Toys. After the presentation will be a workshop\, in which participants will learn how to perform the techniques on their guitars. \n\n12:30 pm\nLunch\nProvided by Surya Indian Caterers \n\n1:30 pm\nMaster Class\nInstructor: Christopher Ladd\nParticipate in the Member’s Festival Master Class with award winning and internationally renowned classical guitarist Christopher Ladd. Mr. Ladd currently serves on the faculty of The Longy School of Music in Cambridge\, MA and at The Hartt School in West Hartford\, Connecticut as the Chair of the Guitar and Harp Program. \nFour 30 minute master class spots are available for $75 each. \nReserve a Master Class Spot \n\n3:30 pm\nBreak \n\n4:00 pm\nOpen-mic Concert\nFestival participants are invited to perform up to 10 minutes of music for the Member’s Concert. Sign up in advance by emailing Catherine O’Kelly at catherine.okelly@bostonguitar.org. Space is limited to 80 minutes of music total\, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! \n\n5:45 pm\nBreak for dinner (on your own) \n\n7:30 pm\nDavid Russell Concert\nTo close out the festival\, as well as this year’s Artist Series\, the incomparable David Russell returns to the BCGS stage!\nYour ticket to the concert is included in your Festival pass. \n\n\n\n\nAlready bought tickets to see David Russell?\nIf you’d like to attend the festival but already have a ticket to the David Russell concert\,\nwe’ve got you covered. You can purchase a festival-only pass for $40. \nPurchase a Festival-Only Pass
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/2023-bcgs-spring-festival/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:2022 Member’s Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to announce our Spring 2022 Member’s Festival! After a challenging winter\, let’s gather again for a celebration of music and community. GRAMMY-winner Jason Vieaux will join us for a morning masterclass and evening concert. Bring your guitar for technique and ensemble classes\, and share a favorite piece at our afternoon performance party. \nThe festival will happen on Saturday\, March 26 at our Artist Series venue\, the First Lutheran Church in Boston. See you there! \nPlease review our Covid guidelines for in-person events. \nFestival Schedule\n8:30 AM – Arrival & Setup\n9:00 – Technique & Warmup Session with Kim Perlak\n10:00 – Masterclass with J. Vieaux\n12:00 PM – Lunch (on your own)\n1:30 – Instant Guitar Ensemble\n3:00 – Coffee Break\n4:00 – Performance Party\n6:00 – Dinner (on your own)\n7:30 – Premiere of BCGS commission by Pavel Steidl\, Pictures from Moravia\n7:45 – Jason Vieaux recital\n\nDownload Jason Vieaux’s Recital Program (PDF)\n\n\n\nGuitar Swap and Expo\nHave an instrument you’re thinking of selling? Bring to the Festival! In the market for a new instrument? Come see what’s available! \nThe Guitar Swap and Expo will be happening all afternoon during the Festival. You’ll have the opportunity to play instruments in a private room\, and in a concert hall setting. The BCGS will provide a handout of all instruments that are up for sale or trade at the event\, as well as post them on this website. \nGuitar Swap and Expo participation is covered by Festival Fee. All sales are between private parties\, the Boston Classical Guitar Society seeks no commission and assumes no responsibility for any financial or instrument damages. Number of instruments per person may need to be limited.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/2022-members-festival/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series,Special Events
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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Frank Wallace and his Music
DESCRIPTION:This very special concert will weave the magical spells of the eclectic music of Frank Wallace. Composer\, guitarist\, vihuelist\, lutenist\, baritone\, director\, teacher; one of the most prolific guitarist/composers of our time\, Frank Wallace’s works have been called “contemporary musical emancipation” by New Music USA. \nAs a performer\, Wallace is known for his “elegant virtuosity” (Classics Today). This program will present selected Wallace solo and ensemble works for guitar and guitar and violin interpreted by artists Robert Ward\, Christopher Ladd\, Asa Gudjonsdottir\, David William Ross\, Alexander Dunn\, Nick Cutroneo\, and Daniel Acsadi. \nJoin us for this evening as we create positive energy from a half-century of creativity by our friend and former BCGS Director\, who has stage four cancer. Proceeds from this concert will go toward Frank’s Dance with Cancer GoFundMe campaign. \nConcert Program\nAll works composed by Frank Wallace. \nA Distant Wind\n\nTjaldur\nDrunnhviti\n\nPerformed by Christopher Ladd. \nCyrcles\, Sonata 3\n\nSolstice\nThe light\nDarkness falling\nSolstice II\nThe great sleep- Ko’s way\nFirst truth\n\nPerformed by David William Ross. \nWoolgathering\, Op. 47b\nPerformed by Asa Gudjonsdottir (violin)\, Christopher Ladd\, Robert Ward\, and Alexander Dunn (guitars). \nAnoushka (from Film Scores)\nPerformed by Robert Ward. \nDuo Sonata 1\n\nVivace\nAdagio\nFinale\n\nPerformed by Robert Ward and Alexander Dunn. \nGryphon for Violin and Guitar\n\nLions’ tale\nEagles talon\nFeather and claw\n\nPerformed by the Amaranth Duo: Christopher Ladd (guitar) and Asa Gudjonsdottir (violin). \nDebil de Alba (from Film Scores)\nPerformed by Daniel Ascadi. \nShadow of the Sun (from Suite Hart)\nPerformed by Nick Cutroneo. \nNew England Sextets\n\nNorth Branch\nLoveren Mill\nMonadnock\n\nPerformed by Christopher Ladd\, Alexander Dunn\, David William Ross\, Daniel Acsadi\, Nick Cutroneo\, and Robert Ward.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/frank-wallace-tribute/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Presentation by the Jose Ramirez Family
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating their 30th Anniversary\, Stoughton Music Center will host Christina Ramirez and Jose Enrique Ramirez Jr.\, children of Jose Ramirez IV\, to present a brief history of the Ramirez Legacy and lead a dialog on the new directions for the company. A short concert will follow the presentation. \nThis is a once in a lifetime chance to meet the Ramirez family from Spain. \nFamily owned and operated since 1882\, Ramirez expert craftsmen/women create some of the world’s finest guitars. In this presentation\, the company leaders will be talking about their family history\, their company\, and their passion for music. \nA brief concert by guitarist Luis Regidor Pain will follow the presentation. This will be an opportunity to hear the amazing\, deep\, rich Spanish tone offered by Ramirez guitars. \nAdmission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/presentation-by-the-jose-ramirez-family/
LOCATION:San John’s Filarmonica Society\, 845 Washington Street\, Stoughton\, MA\, 02072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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