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
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
Marisa Sardo released her first album with Frameworks Records in 2023, titled Beyond Reach. Marisa bring a uniquely feminine perspective to global audiences, and often includes a variety of diverse music including music written by women, new music, African music, South American music, and European romantic music. Since being awarded in over 20 international competitions, ... Read more
Seth MacLeod earned a BM in cello performance from Boston University, where he studied with Michael Reynolds and George Neikrug. Mr. Neikrug dedicated a cadenza he composed for the Dvořák Cello Concerto to Seth MacLeod. Seth has performed as a soloist with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra, and the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra. He ... Read more
Tedesco Duo is a lively flute and guitar duo from New England comprised of Arielle Burke on flute and Catherine O'Kelly on guitar. They perform repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Arielle and Catherine began performing together in 2011 as students at The Hartt School. Their first performance was of Sonatina ... Read more
Ria Modak & Angela Varo, Guitar & Violin Duo Praised for their “perfectly lovely melding of Indian and Andalucian song” (The Wire) and “intimate, acoustic folk music… enmeshing ethereal guitar and flamenco-influenced violin (I CARE IF YOU LISTEN) Duo Maratin comprises guitarist, vocalist, and composer Ria Modak and violinist, composer, and producer Ángela Varo. The ... 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.
Two time Latin Grammy nominee guitarist, educator, and composer João Luiz returns to the BCGS stage for a solo recital that you won't want to miss.
Dave McLellan has performed in the U.S., South America, Great Britain, and Europe since 1976, including debut and chamber appearances in Jordan Hall, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall (London). Beginning in 1981, he lived a double life as software engineer and concert guitarist with duo partner Neil Anderson. The Anderson-McLellan Duo gave several ... Read more
The original Providence Mandolin Orchestra was founded in 1911 by William Place Jr, one of the leading players of the era. The modern version of the PMO dates from the early 1970s, when it was revived by Hibbard Perry, a former student of Place’s. Since then, the PMO has become one of the leading American ... Read more