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SUMMARY:Virgile Barthe
DESCRIPTION:Born in 2003\, Virgile Barthe is one of the most promising young talents in the French classical guitar scene. After studying at the Toulouse Conservatory with Benoît Albert\, he was admitted at age 17 to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris\, where he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree under the guidance of Judicaël Perroy. He previously studied with prominent teachers such as Gabriel Bianco\, Olivier Chassain. A multiple international prizewinner\, Barthe began attracting attention early\, winning major awards from the age of 16. In 2024\, he won first prize at the prestigious Maurizio Biasini International Competition\, performing as a soloist with the Sinfonieorchester Basel. The following year\, he claimed top prizes at both the Koblenz International Guitar Competition (Germany) and the Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition (USA)\, two of the most prestigious events in the classical guitar world. Regularly invited to perform at international festivals\, Virgile Barthe is praised for the elegance of his playing and his wide-ranging repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary music. He collaborates with flutist Lucie Fischer in a flute-guitar duo and also teaches guitar in Saint-Maurice\, France. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by Naxos Records (@naxosmusic)
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LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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SUMMARY:CC Duo
DESCRIPTION:Performing and recording together as CC Duo\, Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan have set a benchmark in the world of classical guitar with their award-winning recordings\, commissions of major orchestral works\, and competition performances. On their debut release\, FOCUS\, Tracy Anne Smith (American Record Guide) states that “with sensitive\, authoritative\, au courant playing\, Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan retain their individuality while communicating like old friends.” \nFOCUS was awarded Classical Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards in 2021. Also in 2021\, the duo released its third album with Analekta Records\, INTIMATE IMPRESSIONS\, featuring original arrangements of piano\, harp\, and guitar music written in 20th century Paris. The album has been streamed over 3 million times worldwide. Cowan and Cicchillitti toured Canada under the auspices of Prairie Debut in 2020-2022 and with Debut Atlantic in 2018. They were awarded third prize at the 2021 international ensemble competition of the Guitar Foundation of America\, as well as 2nd prize in 2023. \nThe duo has established its identity at the forefront of new music for guitar. At the inaugural 21st Century Guitar Conference in Ottawa\, Steve and Adam commissioned and premiered nine new electroacoustic works by the New York-based composer collective\, ICEBERG New Music. In 2022/23\, the duo undertook their most ambitious project yet with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts: to premiere and record six new commissions for two guitars and orchestra with Ottawa-based chamber ensemble 13 Strings. Cicchillitti and Cowan are sponsored by Augustine Strings and play guitars by Sergei de Jonge and Bruno Boutin.
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LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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SUMMARY:Jiji Kim
DESCRIPTION:Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances\, JIJI is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Equally at home with both acoustic and electric guitar\, her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation. \nThrough her impeccable musicianship\, compelling stage presence\, and commitment to commissioning and performing new musical works\, JIJI has solidified her reputation as a top 21st- century guitarist. In 2021\, The Washington Post selected JIJI as “one of the 21 composers/performers who sound like tomorrow\,” and The Kansas City Star recently described her as “a graceful and nuanced player.” In recent seasons\, JIJI has presented solo recitals at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall; Lincoln Center; 92nd Street Y; Caramoor; Celebrity Series of Boston; Caffe Lena; Tippet Rise Art Center; San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre; and the National Gallery of Art\, among other distinguished venues. Her performances have been featured on PBS’s On Stage at Curtis\, NPR’s From the Top\, WHYY-TV\, FOX 4-TV\, The Vice Channel’s Munchies \, Channel 6 Kansas’s The Not So Late Show\, and Hong Kong broadcast station RTHK’s The Works. In 2016\, she became the first guitarist in 30 years to secure first prize in the Concert Artists Guild Competition. \nJIJI’s 2025-2026 begins with debut performances of Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez at the Grand Teton Music Festival with Stéphane Denève and with the Auckland Philharmonia. Other highlights include a debut with the Detroit Symphony\, performing works by Arvo Pärt and Vivaldi\, Rodrigo with the Amarillo Symphony\, Colorado Springs Philharmonic\, and Auburn Symphony. Major recitals include BroadStage in Santa Monica\, the Ellnora Guitar Festival at the Krannert Center\, St. Louis Classical Guitar Society\, San Francisco Performances in a duo recital with Jason Vieaux as well as her recital debut in Seoul\, Korea. JIJI makes her London debut at the Barbican in a Julius Eastman project with the American Modern Opera Company.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/jiji-kim/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:David Russell
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the incomparable David Russell back to the BCGS stage to cap off our 2026–27 Artist Series. \nGRAMMY award winning guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry\, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. In recognition of his great talent and his international career\, he was named a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. \nA prolific recording artist\, his collection includes seventeen CDs with Telarc International. \nThe New York Times wrote about his performance: “… Mr. Russell made his mastery evident without ever deviating from an approach that places musical values above mere display. It was apparent to the audience throughout the recital that Mr. Russell possesses a talent of extraordinary dimension”.
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LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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