The Bester Duo brings the intimate sound of flute and nylon-string guitar to audiences across greater Boston. Since forming in 2019, they have built a distinctive program that pairs 20th-century repertoire with original compositions.
Michael Neverisky has been playing jazz, ragtime, folk, classical and old-time country music on the guitar, five string banjo, mandolin and fiddle since the 1900s. Celeste McClain received a Bachelor of Music Performance in guitar, University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1979, where she studied with Neil Anderson, and a Master of Music in Opera Performance at the … Read more
With performances that express a breadth of tradition, guitarist Kim Perlak has been recognized as an inspired voice in new American music. Her playing was praised by The Austin-American Statesman as, “thoughtful, enchanting, vivid…a songwriterʼs circle without the lyrics,” and by another Austin reviewer as, “moving… the most patriotic thing Iʼve experienced in many months.” … Read more
Fanny Lora is a versatile artist with a passion for classical Spanish & Latin American repertoire. Her genuine interpretations breathe life into the music, captivating audiences during her national and international recital tours. Fanny holds Music Performance and Music Education degrees from Ithaca College. She is also a graduate of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Alexander Technique Training Program, … Read more
Fred Springer is an artist dedicated to sharing music and art with the world through performance, outreach, education, and online content. Having performed formal and outreach concerts on three different continents in countries including the United States, Argentina, Switzerland, and Canada, Fred has developed a compelling way to share his passion for the classical guitar … Read more
Thatcher Harrison is an American guitarist and composer. As a composer, he expands the boundaries of classical guitar repertoire through what he terms “classical fusion” composition: pieces based in classical composition and performance techniques, but with influences from other musical genres such as jazz, rock, fingerstyle guitar, blues, pop, folk, film score, and world music. … Read more
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer, teacher, and artistic administrator who is actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She has established a growing studio in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, as well as holding faculty positions at the New England Conservatory of Music and the Community College of Rhode island. Ceili received … 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 mandolin ensembles … 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
Praised for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. She brings her gifts to the the BCGS Artist Series stage this coming March.
