Described by Fanfare Magazine as “an excellent guitarist as well as an imaginative composer,” José Manuel Lezcano is Professor Emeritus of Music at Keene State College (New Hampshire) where he directs the Guitar Orchestra and Latin-American Ensemble, and teaches guitar and courses in Latin American and Spanish music. He is a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist and ... Read more
Duo Chinoiserie is a distinctive musical ensemble that bridges the traditions of the European Classical Guitar and the Guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither and traditional musical instrument known for its beautiful, resonant sound. Founded in 2016, Bin Hu & Jing Xai have been exploring and fostering cultural exchanges with the enduring dialogue of their musical ... Read more
Bin Hu was born in 1987 in Tianjin, China. He began classical guitar lessons at age 11 with Zhiwei Li, a pioneer and founder of the first classical guitar school in China. He then studied privately in Beijing with Jiajiong Li of the Central Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate studies were with Heiki Mätlik at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre ... Read more
The Olson/De Cari Duo, a husband-and-wife ensemble, is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice. Their innovative repertoire includes many pieces written for them, including compositions from their Science/Music Commissioning Project, which seeks to celebrate the science-informed worldview and illuminate the human side of science through song, with the most recent commission ... Read more
Born into a music-loving family, Gaëlle Solal discovered the classical guitar at the age of five and began studying at the Marseille Conservatoire the following year. At just sixteen she took up a place at the Paris Conservatoire. As a little girl she’d written in a notebook, «When I grow up, I want to be ... Read more
We invite you to join us to celebrate together with Gaëlle Solal and help fund BCGS events in the process. This is a rare opportunity to get to know Gaëlle, connect with old BCGS friends, meet new ones, and have a great time.
Catherine O’Kelly, guitar, Arielle Burke, flute Arielle and Catherine began performing together in 2011 as students at The Hartt School. Their first performance was of Sonatina for Flute and Guitar by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, which is what prompted them to name the ensemble "Tedesco Duo." Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly is an active performer throughout New England, ... Read more
Kevin stands as a distinguished artist, having achieved the esteemed Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from Singapore, Kevin was the grand prize winner in 2023 the Boston GuitarFest and most notably, he secured 2nd place at the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar ... Read more
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
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.