Past Events
May 2023
Back Bay Guitar Trio
Back Bay Guitar Trio formed in 2002 and has performed at Dartmouth College, Longy School of Music, Berklee College of Music, St. Anselm College, University of New Hampshire, The House of Blues and at the world renowned Boston Hatch Shell. The BBGT have also been featured artists in concert series for the Boston Classical Guitar Society, ... Read more
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David Russell
David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike, and we are delighted to welcome him back to the BCGS stage to round out our 2022–23 Artist Series
Find out more »Olson & DeCari Duo
The Olson/De Cari Duo (Gioia De Cari, soprano, and John Olson, guitar), is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice, deriving inspiration from their eclectic backgrounds in both science and the arts. The Duo’s unique approach to song performance draws on Gioia’s expertise as both a classical singer and a theatre artist, ... 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
Find out more »September 2023
Transcontinental Duo
The Transcontinental Duo, formed in 2000 by Igor Golger and Hiroko Kajimoto, performs in various styles, from baroque and classical to funk rock, even though both were students in a classical conservatory setting. They play music from official sources, as well as transcribing music from old phonograph recordings. Hiroko Kajimoto graduated from the Osaka College of ... Read more
Find out more »Colin Davin
Augustine Foundation Concert “Precision, musical intelligence and passion” are words that have been used to described guitarist Colin Davin. He has been hailed as “the real thing; a player with a virtuoso’s technique, a deeply expressive musicianship, and a probing imagination” (American Record Guide). For the past seven years Colin has served on the conservatory ... Read more
Find out more »Céili Connors
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer, teacher, and artistic administrator who is actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She has established a growing studio in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, as well as holding faculty positions at the New England Conservatory of Music and the Community College of Rhode island. Ceili received ... Read more
Find out more »October 2023
Lovro Peretić
We’re very happy to present Lovro Peretić, winner of the 2022 Guitar Foundation of America competition, as well as other international competitions, in his Boston debut to kick off this season‘s Artist Series.
Find out more »Thatcher Harrison
Thatcher Harrison is a guitarist and a composer. As a guitarist, he plays everything from classical guitar to jazz guitar, to fingerstyle guitar, to popular/rock guitar. As a composer, he deftly combines influences from many genres of music to create pieces that satisfy both the heart and the mind. As a competitor, Thatcher Harrison has ... Read more
Find out more »Val Ramos, flamenco guitar
With: Tere Luna, Bolero and Rumba Flamenca singer Portsmouth’s Guitar Sunday Series proudly presents international Flamenco guitar master Val Ramos performing a recital of traditional and contemporary Flamenco guitar music, with a cameo performance by Rumba Flamenca singer Tere Luna. Val Ramos is recognized internationally as one of the best Flamenco guitarists in the United ... Read more
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