The New England Guitar Ensembles Festival (NEGEF), our annual weekend celebration of the guitar as an ensemble instrument, returns in 2020 with enthralling guitar virtuoso Irina Kulikova and a newly commissioned guitar orchestra piece from renowned composer Nikita Koshkin.
David Ross is a guitarist/composer living in New England and serves on the faculty of Fitchburg State University, Keene State College, The Vermont Jazz Center, the Concord Community Music School, and Elm City Music. He has done recording work for PARMA Records and works as a session/studio player specializing in new music and improvisation in ... Read more
Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine as “confident and quite extraordinary.” Korean guitarist, Bokyung Byun enjoys a rising reputation as one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation. She is the first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Ms. Falletta herself described Bokyung’s performance as "stunning, showcasing her gorgeous tone, ... Read more
The Great Necks Guitar Trio has enchanted audiences across the US with its whimsical, interactive, and daring performances. Founded by guitarists Scott Borg, Adam Levin, and Matthew Rohde, the trio, through its original madcap arrangements, stretches at the conventions — and at times, the physical limits — of the guitar. “These guys aren’t afraid to ... Read more
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, David Russell's concert on April 25th has been postponed
David Russell has performed for the BCGS twice before, and each time his signature warmth, charisma, and extraordinary musicianship have left us feeling uplifted and inspired. We are all disappointed by this outcome, but we believe it is in the best interest of our community to reschedule his concert for a future season.
The Hampton Trio is an ensemble of mandolin, mandola, and classical guitar (Robert Margo, mandolo/mandolin, Beverly Davis, guitar, and Mark Davis, guitar/mandolin). Their program is varied and reflects their interest to popularize and add to the existing repertoire for this particular group of instruments. Their programs often include classical guitar duos by Mark and Beverly ... Read more
