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, directed by Mark Davis, has become one of the ... Read more
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
Brooks Robertson just doesn't need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers and six strings on a wooden box to carry his listeners away. He utilizes his superb technical abilities to play bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously and surpass the borders of conventional genres. He merges hauntingly beautiful compositions, country rhythms and jazzy harmonies with ... Read more
Award winning guitarist Francesco Barone has performed throughout the United States as a soloist and chamber musician. He has been presented at guitar festivals and societies in New England including the Connecticut Guitar Society, New England Guitar Society and Hartt School Guitar Festival. He has also performed nationally through the classical music startup Groupmuse. Dr. ... Read more
Hailing from Ukraine, 2023 Guitar Foundation of America competition winner Marko Topchii, will kick off our '24–25 Artist Series. We are proud to welcome Marko to the BCGS stage.
Following his BCGS concert, Marko Topchii will be giving a masterclass in Cromwell, CT, hosted by our friends at the Connecticut Guitar Guild. Grab a spot while you can!
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
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
At the age of 7, Nick took an interest in the guitar being influenced by his father, a guitarist himself, and started lessons. By the time he entered high school, with over 5 years of playing experience, he was exposed to classical guitar music through a program in his home town. After deciding early on ... Read more
Yamandu Costa, widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today, will be returning to the BCGS stage this November with his brand of virtuosic and lyrical choros, samba, and more. You won't want to miss this exciting show.