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SUMMARY:Transcontinental Duo
DESCRIPTION:The Transcontinental Duo will present Brazilian music of the styles that were on the cusp of popularity before the Bossa-nova swept them to the sidelines: choro and samba. The music will be played in the most common choro instrumental combination\, the flute\, and the Brazilian 7-string guitar. \nFind out more about this concert and to register for Zoom on the Hingham Library site
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/transcontinental-duo/
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T193000
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SUMMARY:Xuefei Yang
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as a musical pioneer\, Xuefei Yang began her fascinating journey after the Cultural Revolution\, a period when Western musical instruments and music were banned. Xuefei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school and became the first internationally recognized Chinese guitarist on the world stage. Join us for an intimate afternoon of music with Xuefei\, and learn first-hand how her remarkable upbringing has shaped her distinguished career. \n\nAbout Xuefei\nMUSICAL PIONEER\nXuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer – her fascinating journey began after the Cultural Revolution\, a period where Western musical instruments and music were banned. Xuefei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school\, and became the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage. Her first public appearance was at the age of ten and received such acclaim that the Spanish Ambassador in China presented her with a concert guitar. Her debut in Madrid at the age of 14 was attended by the composer Joaquín Rodrigo and\, when John Williams heard her play\, he gave two of his own instruments to Beijing’s Central Conservatoire especially for her and other advanced students. \nMUSICAL EDUCATION\nXuefei was born in Beijing\, and is a graduate of Beijing’s Central Conservatoire of Music\, and went on to become the first Chinese musician to receive a full scholarship for postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London\, where she received the Principal’s Prize on completion of her postgraduate study. \nPROFESSIONAL CAREER\nHer international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall\, all Southbank venues\, and Royal Albert Hall in London\, as well as the Philharmonie Berlin\, Concertgebouw Amsterdam\, Konzerthaus Vienna\, Auditorio Nacional de Espana\, Barcelona Auditorium\, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center New York. In Asia she has appeared at the National Concert Hall Taipei\, Hong Kong City Hall and Cultural Center\, Esplanade Singapore\, Seoul Arts Centre\, and gave the first guitar recital and concerto in the Beijing National Center of Performing Arts. Xuefei has also been invited to perform at major music festivals such as BBC Proms\, Edinburgh International Festival\, Shanghai MISA Festival\, and the Beijing International Music Festival. \nIn 2003 she performed 54 concerts for the “Night of the Proms” Tour\, appearing in Belgium\, The Netherlands\, and Germany\, to a total audience of over 800\,000 people. \nXuefei is frequently invited to play with the world’s leading orchestras including Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, London Philharmonic Orchestra\, BBC Concert Orchestra\, Royal Scotland National Orchestra\, Royal Liverpool Orchestra\, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra\, Rotterdam Symphony Orchestra\, Hong Kong Symphony Orchestra\, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra\, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, Seoul Philharmonic\, China Philharmonic. Xuefei’s recent highlights include return performances with the English Chamber Orchestra\, Halle Orchestra\, Beijing Symphony Orchestra\, Wintertour Philharmonic\, debut performances with Beijing Symphony Orchestra\, China National Orchestra giving the Asian premiere of The Albeniz Concerto written for Xuefei by Stephen Goss\, and an Australian tour with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra which included performing the Australian premiere of Tan Dun’s guitar concerto. \nXuefei’s dedication as a recitalist will see her appear across the world throughout the season. Her engagements in the 2016/17 season include appearances in Melbourne\, Seoul\, Hong Kong\, Beijing\, San Francisco\, Frankfurt\, London\, Bath\, Istanbul\, and concertos with the Seoul Philharmonic\, HK Philharmonic\, Beijing Symphony\, and Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester. Xuefei also continues her successful collaboration with the Heath Quartet. \nNEW REPERTOIRE\nGramophone magazine praised Xuefei as one of the leading innovators of her generation for continuing to build the guitar repertoire. Xuefei is committed to commissioning new works and making her own arrangements\, with a particular interest in adding Chinese music and chamber music\, many of which have appeared on her recordings. Xuefei has received new works from composers such as Chen Yi\, Stephen Goss\, Timothy Salter\, Carlo Domeniconi. This season sees her giving at least three world premiere performances. \nRECORDING ARTIST\nXuefei has made many albums including several acclaimed recordings for EMI Classics. Her first recording received a gold disc and her second was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Gramophone magazine. Several of the recordings reflect Xuefei’s interest in expanding the repertoire. A concerto album recorded with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra\, conducted by Eiji Oue\, featuring Rodrigo’s Concerto de Aranjuez and Goss’ Albeniz Concerto. Another recording of “Bach Concertos” featured Xuefei’s innovative transcriptions of solo works and concertos by J.S. Bach. Xuefei has released two albums in 2016\, her latest solo album “Colours of Brazil\,” (Decca Classics) and “Songs from our Ancestors” (Globe Music) which continues her successful collaboration with Ian Bostridge in a recording made at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. \nIN THE MEDIA\nXuefei is one of the few guitarists whose artistry connects with audiences far beyond the guitar fraternity. She collaborates with an eclectic range of artists: classical musicians such as Jian Wang\, Ian Bostridge\, Rosalind Plowright\, Sir James Galway\, Elias String Quartet and the Heath Quartet; cross-over artist David Garrett. Xuefei has also appeared on numerous radio and television programmes including BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour\, the BBC Proms\, a BBC documentary ‘The Story of Guitar’\, and China Central Television\, who made a biographical documentary on Xuefei\, and are filming another this year. \nPROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION\nThe UK classical music magazine\, Classic FM\, named Xuefei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time. In recognition of her distinguished career\, Xuefei was awarded ‘Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music’ in June 2012. Xuefei continues to be an ambassador and role model for guitar in China\, and from 2015 she is honoured to be the artistic director of Changsha International Guitar Festival. \nXuefei is now based in the UK. For more information\, visit www.xuefeiyang.com.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/xuefei-yang/
CATEGORIES:Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Dave McClellan
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: Dave McLellan is not feeling well and we regretfully have to cancel this performance. \n\nThe Hingham Public Library and the BCGS are pleased to begin this season’s concert series in a virtual way with guitarist Dave McClellan! The concert will be performed LIVE on YouTube\, but we also encourage you to join us on Zoom\, before and after the concert\, for an introduction and Q&A with the guitarist. \nFind out more about this concert and to register for Zoom on the Hingham Library site.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/dave-mcclellan/
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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SUMMARY:Adam del Monte
DESCRIPTION:One of the leading flamenco and classical guitarists of his generation\, Adam del Monte transcends labeling and convention as a performer and composer in both genres. In his virtual BCGS debut\, Adam will perform selections from his repertoire and engage with us in an interactive conversation\, sharing stories and secrets behind his great talent. \n\nAbout Adam\nAdam del Monte has made it his life mission to fully express himself in both flamenco and classical genres\, transcending labeling and convention. Always having incorporated a wide array of musical styles in his compositions\, del Monte has embarked on a journey of creating a unique sound and language of flamenco that is both steeped in tradition and progressive in its openness to musical flavors from around the world. \nDel Monte has recorded for Deutsche Gramophone – the featured flamenco guitar part in the double Grammy award-winning opera “Ainadamar” by Osvaldo Golijov (2006)\, with soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Atlanta Symphony\, conducted by Robert Spano. Since then he has toured this opera in Carnegie Hall\, NY\, Lincoln Center\, NY\, Barbican Center\, London\, Colorado Music Festival\, in Boulder\, Chicago Symphony\, and many more. \nDel Monte has recently composed his second flamenco guitar concerto\, “Paisajes”\, which was debuted and commissioned by the St. Monica Symphony. He has since performed it with the Moscow State Symphony in Tchaikovsky Hall and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra\, in Caracas\, Venezuela. \nHe has also recorded “Avner’s Theme” by film composer John Williams for the soundtrack CD of the motion picture “Munich” by Steven Spielberg. Other film credits include featured participation in films such as “Knight and Day” with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie\, music by John Powell\, and “Toy Story 3\,” music by Randy Newman. \nDel Monte has also performed with flamenco singer Enrique Morente and the Madrid Symphony Orchestra\, as well as with Lole y Manuel. Del Monte was both influenced by and inspired the younger generation of flamenco performers who were beginning to depart from the previous virtual space of Spanish flamenco. Del Monte\, too\, set out in new directions\, integrating years of traditional and leading-edge flamenco training as well as expanding his musicianship on the classical guitar. An eclectic awareness of jazz\, world music\, and other contemporary forms led to new\, creative renditions of flamenco repertoire. \nHe has been commissioned by the LA Guitar Quartet to compose a ‘progressive’ flamenco piece entitled ‘Cambio de Aire’. He has collaborated with Yusef Lateef and the Atlanta Symphony at the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta GA. His flamenco debut CD on the Spanish label Sonifolk (1998)\, entitled: “Viaje a Un Nuevo Mundo” (Journey to a New World) was most favorably reviewed by Spain’s most acclaimed flamenco critic Angel Alvarez Caballero as well as Miguel Mora of El Pais an Alfredo Grimaldos of El Mundo. \nOther discographies include a Mel Bay Artist Video Series – a classical and flamenco recital\, and a GSP classical CD entitled “EZORDIO”. \nIn 1998\, Adam performed in Spain on the TV program “Algo Mas Que Flamenco” with Lole Montoya. \nHe has composed a flamenco guitar concerto “Ensueño Flamenco” for guitar and orchestra which he premiered in Boston with the BMOP (Boston Modern Orchestra Project) in Jordan Hall\, conducted by Gil Rose. In 1999 he returned to Granada to perform in the oldest “Peña Flamenca” “La Plateria\,” as well as a tour in Switzerland with singer Curro Fernandez. \nIn February of 2000\, he performed the Concierto de Aranjuez with the LA Philharmonic. In June 2000\, he performed at the Hollywood Bowl\, once with his flamenco ensemble and once with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and classical Spanish dancer Lola Greco. \nAdam performed as soloist the Concierto de Aranjuez at Disney Hall several times. He has also performed the “Aranjuez” with the Pacific Symphony with Carl St. Claire. In 2005 del Monte took part in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Chamber Music Series at Disney Hall\, performing the “Histoire du Tango” by Astor Piazzolla with violinist Mark Kashper. He was a member of the Falla Guitar Trio from 2007-2012 where he performed extensively all around the US. \nIn 2008 he performed his Flamenco Concerto and the Concierto de Aranjuez with the Ranana Symphonet\, conducted by Nir Kabaretti. \nFirst Prize Winner at the 1997 Stotsenberg International Classical Guitar Competition\, del Monte is one of the new generations dynamic force in both flamenco and classical guitar. He studied flamenco and classical guitar in Spain\, Israel and England. Beginning with his father\, he continued his training with such famed Gypsy performers as Pepe “Habichuela\,” Paco Cortez\, Nino Miguel and Gerardo Nunez. His classical guitar teachers were Menashe Baquiche\, Israel and Gordon Crosskey at Chethams School of Music and at the Royal Northern College of Music\, Manchester\, England. He has also appeared as both a solo artist and group performer in major venues such as LA’s Mark Taper Forum and the Wilshire Theater; the Teatro Real and the Conde Duque in Madrid; Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada; New Mexico St Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe; the International Guitar Festival in Israel\, GFA in St Louis\,’96\, La Jolla \,’97 and Charleston\, 99 GFA\, Guitar Festival\, the 500th anniversary of Columbus celebrations in Paris and Madrid. \nAdam has been on the studio guitar department faculty at USC since 2000\, where he teaches flamenco and classical guitar. \nDel Monte plays a guitar by Erez Perelman. For more information\, visit www.adamdelmonte.com.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/adam-del-monte/
CATEGORIES:Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Hot Club de Boston - Gypsy Jazz & Swing Trio
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URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/hot-club-de-boston-gypsy-jazz-swing-trio/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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SUMMARY:Thatcher Harrison - Solo Guitar
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URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/thatcher-harrison-solo-guitar/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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SUMMARY:The Hampton Trio
DESCRIPTION: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 Davis and mandolin solos by Robert A. Margo. They are all members of the New American Mandolin Ensemble and have appeared in plucked string music festivals in throughout Europe and the USA.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/the-hampton-trio/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T150000
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SUMMARY:Providence Mandolin Orchestra
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URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/providence-mandolin-orchestra/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T193000
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SUMMARY:David Russell
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus pandemic\, David Russell’s concert on April 25th has been postponed.\nDavid 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. \nIf you have already purchased a ticket to David Russell’s concert\, we ask that you consider donating it to our society to support our 2020-21 concert series. If you would prefer to receive a refund\, please contact us by April 25th. \nThank you for your support of the BCGS. We hope you and your families stay healthy and look forward to reconnecting with you soon. \n\nGRAMMY award-winning classical 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. \nDavid Russell spends his time touring the world\, appearing regularly at prestigious halls in main cities\, such as New York\, London\, Tokyo\, Los Angeles\, Madrid\, Toronto or Rome. Concert-goers everywhere are in awe of his musical genius and inspired by his captivating stage presence. His love of his craft resonates through his flawless and seemingly effortless performance. The attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing suggest an innate understanding of what each individual composer was working to achieve\, bringing to each piece a sense of adventure. \nDuring his studies at the Royal Academy\, David Russell won twice the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions\, including the Andrés Segovia Competition\, the José Ramírez Competition\, and Spain’s prestigious Francisco Tárrega Competition. Upon hearing him play in London\, Andrés Segovia wrote: “My congratulations on your musicality and guitaristic technique”. \nCalled “a talent of extraordinary dimension” by the New York Times\, David recently received an Honorary Doctor of Music degree from the University of Arizona (Tucson). In addition to his musical activities\, David\, along with his wife\, Maria Jesus\, run a charitable non-governmental organization that focuses on education and water management.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/david-russell/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T160000
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SUMMARY:The Great Necks Guitar Trio
DESCRIPTION: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 shake things up and take chances\,” writes Classical Guitar Magazine. \nThe trio’s debut album\, Original Arrangements for Three Guitars\, released in November 2018 on the Frameworks/Sony label\, reached the top 10 in the Traditional Classical Billboard charts . The album is an exuberant romp through several centuries of orchestral and keyboard repertoire and was praised as “a wonder to behold (Classical Guitar Magazine)\, “the most fascinating thing I have heard in ages” (American Record Guide)\, and audacious\, with color and verve…thrilling (Boston Music Intelligencer).
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pca-the-great-necks-guitar-trio/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts (PCA)\, 10 Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westford PCA Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T150000
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SUMMARY:Bokyung Byun\, Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION: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\, immaculate technique\, and sophisticated musicianship …” She has excelled on the competitive circuit\, winning first-prize finishes in numerous international guitar festivals and in 2016\, was named the recipient of the International Artist Fellowship awarded to outstanding artists by the University of Southern California. \nBorn in Seoul\, Korea\, Ms. Byun began playing guitar at the age of six and took the stage for her first solo recital at the age of eleven. Ms. Byun moved to New York City when she was 16 where she entered The Juilliard School. She holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Southern California.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/bokyung-byun-classical-guitar/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T160000
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SUMMARY:Jim Skinger Duo - Guitar & Flute
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URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/jim-skinger-duo-guitar-flute/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T150000
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SUMMARY:David William Ross\, Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION: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 both chamber and solo settings. \nDavid has a B.M in guitar performance\, music theory\, and composition from Keene State College where he studied with guitarist/composer José Lezcano. He also holds an M.M and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory; has studied guitar with Scott Tennant at the University of Southern California\, and has had frequent lessons with Pépe Romero and Manuel Barrueco. \n“A refreshing reminder of what the guitar is capable of in the hands of a passionate musician” \n– The Equinox
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/david-william-ross-classical-guitar/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:New England Guitar Ensembles Festival 2020: Irina Kulikova & Nikita Koshkin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA multiple first-prize winner in international competitions\, Irina has been performing in front of captivated audiences since her early teens. At NEGEF\, she will give a masterclass on Saturday the 22nd\, followed by a featured recital on Sunday the 23rd\, at 4 pm in Pickman Hall. \nStorm Warning\, the new work from Nikita Koshkin\, will be premiered at Sunday’s concert by the NEGEF orchestra. John Williams\, among others\, has championed his inventive and immersive pieces\, which include Usher Waltz and The Prince’s Toys. \nIt is truly an honor to feature two such incomparable artists this February. \nNikita Koshkin\nFestival Schedule\n\nSaturday\, February 22\nMORNING \n9:00 Registration and Setup\n9:30 Warm-up and Technique with Will Riley\n10:15 Orchestra Rehearsal \nAFTERNOON \n12:15 Lunch\n1:30 Ensemble Workshops\n4:00 Irina Kulikova Masterclass\n6:00 Dinner\n7:30 Evening concert Solo and Ensemble \n\nSunday\, February 23\nMORNING \n8:30 Registration and Setup\n9:00 Warm-up and Technique with Jerome
Mouffe\n9:45 Orchestra Piece Sectionals \nAFTERNOON \n12:00 Lunch\n1:00 Dress Rehearsal for Koshkin\n1:30 Performance Party\n4:00 World Premiere of Koshkin Composition\n4:10 Irina Kulikova Recital
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/negef2020/
LOCATION:Longy School of Music of Bard College\, 27 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series,New England Guitar Ensembles Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T211556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T211618Z
UID:2929-1581865200-1581868800@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Olson DeCari Duo - Voice & Guitar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/olson-decari-duo-voice-guitar/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190618T175307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T214616Z
UID:2785-1581190200-1581190200@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Matt Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Matt Palmer has appeared as a soloist throughout the United States\, Europe\, Mexico\, Canada\, South America\, and the Caribbean. A recent recipient of the “Up and Coming Guitarist of the Year” award by Guitar International Magazine\, Matt has been described by critics as “a young artist about to make a real dent in the world of classical guitar” (Premier Guitar Magazine)\, “highly expressive and technically virtuosic” (Modern Guitars Magazine)\, “a truly accomplished and refined musician” (Cleveland Classical)\, and “one of the world’s best guitar players” (The Royal Gazette). An active performer\, winner of numerous guitar competitions\, and author of The Virtuoso Guitarist method\, Matt Palmer has gained worldwide recognition as a virtuosic and soulful concert artist. \nHis numerous CD and DVD recordings have been applauded by Guitar International Magazine as “of the highest quality…with flawless technique\, deep levels of personal expression\, and an artistic integrity that seems far too rare these days.” Classical Voice of North Carolina proclaims Matt’s “positively nuclear” recordings display “stunning precision and unwavering accuracy enclosed in a huge dynamic envelope.” In addition\, Matt’s pioneering guitar method\, The Virtuoso Guitarist\, has been recognized as a valuable addition to guitar pedagogy\, and “indispensable for any advanced guitarist or teacher to include in their library” (Classical Guitar Review). \nMatt Palmer has collaborated with many important composers to write new music for the guitar\, and has premiered and recorded over three hours of new works by Tanya Anisimova\, Rafael Scarfullery\, Sergei Rudnev\, Giuseppe Torrisi\, Roger Hudson\, Olga Amelkina-Vera\, Lane Harder\, Konstantin Vassiliev\, Itamar Erez\, Holly Gwin\, and Fedor Kondenko.  \nMatt Palmer holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Arizona\, where he studied with Thomas Patterson and Artists-in-Residence David Russell\, Sergio Assad\, and Odair Assad. In demand as a performer\, his recent concert engagements have taken him to venues such as Carnegie Hall\, Shakespeare Theatre\, Benaroya Hall\, The Guitar Foundation of America International Convention\, numerous universities\, guitar societies\, and dozens of international guitar festivals throughout the world. Matt is the Director of Guitar Studies at Washington College in Chestertown\, Maryland\, and Coordinator of the Eastern Shore Guitar Festival and Workshop. Matt Palmer is a Strings By Mail sponsored artist and plays D’Addario strings. Matt plays a handmade guitar by luthier Michael Thames. \n 
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/matt-palmer/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T211505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T211505Z
UID:2927-1579446000-1579449600@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Eclectica - Quartet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/eclectica-quartet/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T135614Z
UID:2904-1576425600-1576431000@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Luca Duo\, Guitar and Voice
DESCRIPTION:LUCA is known as the Last Universal Common Ancestor. All life derived from this single cell organism who had the ability to translate information between DNA and proteins. This form of communication led to more advanced life forms\, and since then mankind has used many mechanisms to communicate including language and music. \nVocalist Meng-Chieh (Mavis) Hsieh and guitarist Jaclyn Jones use both in the Luca Duo. They formed the duo at the Hartt School and came together to continue in the tradition of creating music to share with future generations and communicate on a transcendent level.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pca-luca-duo/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts (PCA)\, 10 Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westford PCA Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T211416Z
UID:2925-1575817200-1575820800@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:John Muratore - Christmas Music for the Guitar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/john-muratore-xmas-music/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T140815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T140815Z
UID:2891-1575212400-1575212400@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:TJ Wheeler\, Blues & Jazz guitarist
DESCRIPTION:TJ Wheeler is a treasure of American Roots music performing a gumbo of Blues\, Jazz\, and Ragtime on a wide variety of instruments. He has been a staple around the Seacoast for over 30+ when we used to run into one another in the early days of Pressroom.  His reputation as a blues artist and educator has spread far and wide.  His workshop/concert\, residency program Hope\, Heroes and the Blues has been performed for over 450\,000 students throughout the world.  TJ brings these musical genres to life in his inspirational & interactive performances and education programs. Students from schools K -12\, universities\, and all ages audiences at Blues\, Jazz & Folk music festivals around the world have been enlightened by TJ’s knowledge of the history & stories behind the music as they are about his talented and passionate performances.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-tj-wheeler/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T211226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T211226Z
UID:2923-1574607600-1574611200@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Dan Acsadi & Meghan Jacoby Duo - Guitar & Flute
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/dan-acsadi-meghan-jacoby-duo-guitar-flute/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190618T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T214704Z
UID:2782-1573241400-1573241400@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Brasil Guitar Duo
DESCRIPTION:Brasil Guitar Duo\, a 2006 winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition\, and hailed by Classical Guitar magazine for its “maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity\,” is equally at home on a classical or a world-music series or performing a concerto with orchestra. João Luiz and Douglas Lora met in São Paulo as teenage guitar students and their successful partnership of over twenty years results from their innovative programming— which features a seamless blend of traditional and Brazilian works—leading to a busy global touring schedule and a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings.  \nCommitted to performing new chamber music employing the guitar\, the Duo joined cellists Yo-Yo Ma and Carlos Prieto for the October 2014 world premiere of El arco y la lira\, a work for two cellos and two guitars by the esteemed Cuban composer Leo Brouwer. On the same program—a highlight of the sixth annual Festival Leo Brouwer in Havana—the Duo gave the Cuban premiere of Brouwer’s Sonata de Los Viajeros\, which they had presented in its U.S. premiere the previous month and recorded for a Naxos CD of Brouwer’s complete works for two guitars\, which was nominated for a 2016 Latin Grammy award for Best New Composition. \nEager advocates for both traditional and new concerti for two guitars and orchestra\, the Duo premiered a Concerto for Two Guitars and Orchestra by Brazilian composer Paulo Bellinati with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra in June 2012\, under the direction of Giancarlo Guerrero\, and gave the work its U.S. premiere in April 2013. In February 2016\, they recorded the Bellinati concerto along with Leo Brouwer’s concerto Book of Signs with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Amado\, and that Naxos CD—also entitled Book of Signs—was nominated for a 2018 Latin Grammy award for Best Classical Album. Additional career concerto highlights include the Dallas Symphony\, Houston Symphony\, Dayton Philharmonic\, Lancaster (OH) Symphony\, plus\, the Duo has appeared internationally on major concert series and at festivals in Cuba\, Germany\, England\, Canada\, South Korea\, Colombia\, Brazil\, Austria\, Panama\, Poland\, and Bermuda. \nVery active in the recording studio\, the Duo’s latest release is Ghosting\, (CAG Records; July 2017)\, featuring their unique mixture of both classical and Brazilian music\, including their own compositions and the title track written for them by guitar master David Leisner. This recording is very similar in spirit to the Duo’s first CAG Records CD\, Bom Partido (2007)\, featuring all Brazilian repertoire that prompted Classical Guitar to write: “The maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity displayed on this debut recording by João Luiz and Douglas Lora is simply outstanding…The original compositions by Lora comfortably stand alongside the ‘big names’ on the rest of the programme and are well crafted and very appealing.” Next came two critically acclaimed CDs containing the complete works for two guitars by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco\, released by Naxos in 2008-09. The Duo has also won praise for its recent CD (Avie) in collaboration with flutist Marina Piccinini featuring all of J.S. Bach’s flute sonatas\, as arranged by the Duo for flute and two guitars. \nBrasil Guitar Duo actively strives to expand the repertoire for two guitars\, with Lora contributing works of his own and Luiz arranging both classical and Brazilian music. Appearing frequently in diverse non-traditional spaces\, the Duo combines a broad repertoire of classical guitar duos (Bach\, Sor\, Scarlatti\, Rameau\, Debussy\, etc.) with such traditional Brazilian dance forms as choro\, samba\, maxixe\, and baião. \nDuo members João Luiz and Douglas Lora met in São Paulo as teenage guitar students and have been performing together for twenty years. The Duo’s principal teacher was Henrique Pinto\, and they also worked privately with Fabio Zanon\, Paulo Martelli\, Sergio Abreu\, and Alice Artzt. Douglas Lora earned his Master’s degree from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music as a student of Dr. Rene Gonzalez. João Luiz received his Master’s degree from Mannes College the New School for Music under Michael Newman\, and with sponsorship from the Augustine Guitar Scholarship Fund he earned a doctoral degree from Manhattan School of Music as a student of David Leisner. João is the head of the guitar department at the State University of New York-Purchase\, and also teaches guitar at CUNY-Hunter College and New Jersey City University. \n 
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/brasil-guitar-duo/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T140449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T135430Z
UID:2888-1572793200-1572793200@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:David Newsam  (classical guitar) and Margaret Herlehy (oboe)
DESCRIPTION:Music from South America for oboe and guitar. \nMargaret Herlehy is an active chamber musician and performer. She is a resident artist in music at UNH and performs with the UNH faculty trio Sospiri.   David Newsam\, guitar\, is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston but also completed his studies in the Modern American Music program at Longy School of Music. David currently works as an assistant professor in the guitar department at Berklee where he has taught since 1989. He is also employed as a senior lecturer in music at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH where he teaches guitar and jazz improvisation. David created the jazz guitar program at the University of New Hampshire where he teaches\, directs the UNH Jazz Guitar Ensemble and coaches jazz ensembles. Their recently released album\, Café 1930\, explores the oboe as a lead voice in the popular instrumental music of South America including Brazilian Choro\, Classical Tango and Samba.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-david-newsam-margaret-herlehy/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190823T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T134221Z
UID:2850-1572031800-1572031800@bostonguitar.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T211117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T211117Z
UID:2921-1571583600-1571587200@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Céili Connors\,  Solo Guitar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/ceili-connors-solo-guitar/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T145530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T140057Z
UID:2902-1571581800-1571592600@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Jose Lezcano Clinic and Concert
DESCRIPTION:Jose Lezcano will present a clinic on Cuban and Brazilian rhythms from 2:30-3:30pm and a solo guitar performance from 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nTwice Grammy-nominated composer and guitarist José Manuel Lezcano has composed many works for solo guitar\, guitar in chamber music\, and concertos for solo guitar and guitar with wind instruments. He has been described as an “excellent guitarist and imaginative composer” by Fanfare magazine (2012). \nJose serves as Professor of Music at Keene State College (NH) where he coordinates the guitar program\, conducts the KSC Guitar Orchestra and KSC Latin American Ensemble\, and teaches a thriving studio of talented young guitarists.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/jose-lezcano-clinic-and-concert/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts (PCA)\, 10 Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westford PCA Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T140224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T140300Z
UID:2886-1570978800-1570978800@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Carl Straussner\, Classical Guitarist
DESCRIPTION:Carl Straussner is a Classical Guitarist\, Composer\, and Audio Engineer originally from Johannesburg\, South Africa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performance and Composition from the University of the Witwatersrand\, and a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance under Eliot Fisk at The New England Conservatory.  He is both a soloist and an avid chamber musician who regularly performs concerts in the United States and South Africa. He is recognized composer writing music for guitar but also composing music for animated films\, as well as directing and producing radio documentaries.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-carl-straussner/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T210933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T210958Z
UID:2918-1569769200-1569772800@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Steve Rapson\, Solo Guitar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/hingham-steve-rapson/
LOCATION:Hingham Public Library\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hingham Sunday Sounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190618T165831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T213507Z
UID:2779-1569699000-1569699000@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:Manuel Barrueco
DESCRIPTION:Legendary guitarist Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician\, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. \nHis career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the main musical centers of the world such as the Musikverein in Vienna\, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, Royal Albert Hall in London\, Philharmonie in Berlin\, Teatro Real in Madrid\, and Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. He has completed a dozen tours of Japan and made repeated appearances in Korea\, Taiwan\, Singapore\, China\, and Hong Kong\, and in Latin America he has performed in Mexico\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Panama and Puerto Rico.  \nBarrueco’s commitment to contemporary music and to the expansion of the guitar repertoire has led him to collaborations with many distinguished composers such as Steven Stucky\, Michael Daugherty\, Roberto Sierra\, Arvo Pärt\, Jonathan Leshnoff\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky\, and Toru Takemitsu. \nManuel Barrueco has appeared on a wide array of television programs including “CBS Sunday Morning”\, A&E’s “Breakfast with the Arts”\, and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” on PBS. He was featured in a Lexus car commercial\, and his work in music inspired Michael Lawrence’s biographical documentary: “Manuel Barrueco: A Gift and a Life”. \nBarrueco’s recording catalogue includes over a dozen recordings for the EMI label. His recording of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with conductor and tenor Plácido Domingo and the Philharmonia Orchestra was cited as the best recording of that piece in Classic CD Magazine.\n \nIn 2007 Manuel Barrueco received a Grammy nomination for the “Best Instrumental Soloist Performance” for his Solo Piazzolla\, which was the first recording to be released on his exclusive Manuel Barrueco Collection on Tonar Music. Tango Sensations and Sounds of the Americas followed in collaboration with the Cuarteto Latinoamericano\, the latter received a Latin Grammy Award for “Inca Dances” by Gabriela Lena Frank for “Best Classical Contemporary Composition.” In 2010 he released\, Tárrega!\, which received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Classical Album\,” Medea\, which includes Barrueco’s arrangement of the ballet by flamenco guitarist/composer Manolo Sanlúcar recorded with the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and Víctor Pablo Pérez conducting and received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Classical Album” as well. His latest release is China West\, a recording of guitar trios in collaboration with his protégés\, the Beijing Guitar Duo. \nManuel Barrueco began playing the guitar at the age of eight in his native Cuba. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1967 as political refugees. Later\, he completed his advanced studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music\, where he now shares his love for music with a small number of exceptionally gifted young guitarists from all over the world. \nIn 2011\, Manuel Barrueco received the United States Artist Fontanals Fellowship for Artistic Excellence. \n 
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/manuel-barrueco/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church of Boston\, 299 Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085717
CREATED:20190829T145046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T140731Z
UID:2900-1569168000-1569173400@bostonguitar.org
SUMMARY:David Newsam\, Guitar and Margaret Herlehy\, Oboe
DESCRIPTION:David is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston where he works as an assistant professor of guitar. He also directs the Guitar Program at the University of New Hampshire. David performs solo and group engagements throughout New England and is a former director of the Boston Classical Guitar Society. \nMargaret is an active chamber musician and performer throughout the United States and Europe. She is a resident artist in music at University of New Hampshire and performs with the faculty trio Sospiri.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pca-david-newsam-margaret-herlehy/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts (PCA)\, 10 Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westford PCA Series
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