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
To close out the '24-25 Artist Series, we welcome The Volterra Project Trio to the BCGS stage. They reimagine classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies and cinematic scores.
Jim Davidson is a southern New England-based guitarist & teacher. Highlight performances include Boston GuitarFest, the Boston Classical Guitar Society, Tuesday Night New Music in Jordan Hall, the Rhode Island Guitar Guild, the University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival, the Brockton Symphony Orchestra, and numerous solo & chamber recitals throughout New England. Passionate about new ... Read more
Joel Spears is a self- taught string player. Inspired by the sound and the vast repertoire of the lute, he began studying the instrument in all its various forms. Joel is much sought after as a soloist, continuo player, lecturer and teacher. He is a founding member of the ensemble Black Tulip, and has performed with ... Read more
Grammy Award-nominated guitarist and composer Dr. José Lezcano returns to the PCA with an All-Cuban program including contradanzas by Ignacio Cervantes and works by Leo Brouwer.
A young luminary in the world of classical guitar, 2024 GFA winner Leonela Alejandro has established herself as a captivating artist bringing forth power and energy to her performances. We are delighted to welcome her to the BCGS Artist Series stage.
David William Ross is a New England based guitarist, tea drinker, and connoisseur of steel cut oats. His recordings and performances have been lauded for their sensitivity, virtuosity, and depth of musicality. Ross frequently works with contemporary composers and is active in cultivating new repertoire for the guitar. He has premiered works by Frank Wallace, ... Read more
Hannah de Jesus is a classical guitarist and music educator studying Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Rhode Island. She began her musical journey with singing and piano before discovering her passion for classical guitar at fourteen. She now teaches private and group classes at Barrington Music and the Community Strings Project, dedicated to ... Read more
Hao Yang is a concert classical guitarist and Astral Artist from China who is actively engaged in solo and chamber music performances. As a chamber music enthusiast, Ms. Yang made her Carnegie Hall debut premiering guitar duo ‘Talking Guitars’ by renowned composer Paul Lansky with fellow guitarist JIJI. Yang has won numerous guitar competitions including ... Read more
The Perlak /Tronzo Duo bridges the worlds of classical and modern improvised music. Their repertoire consists of co-composed works that draw on new ideas and elements of their traditions. Their program includes works for solo and duo guitar in a true American style.
