The Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela Duo connects the sounds of modern classical guitar and avant-garde percussion. Their original works and spontaneous composition feature modern, impressionistic, lyrical guitar playing, and a full range of imaginative textures from the drumset. Through this new music, and an open spirit, the duo invites listeners to become a part of each … 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
Highly acclaimed classical guitarist John Muratore performs regularly as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. As a solo artist he has appeared extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Russia. He has collaborated with numerous chamber ensembles including Emmanuel Music, the Spectrum Singers, Chorus Pro Musica, Alea III, Boston Musica Viva and … Read more
Catherine O’Kelly, guitar, Arielle Burke, flute Arielle and Catherine began performing together in 2011 as students at The Hartt School. Their first performance was of Sonatina for Flute and Guitar by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, which is what prompted them to name the ensemble “Tedesco Duo.” Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly is an active performer throughout New England, … 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
David Newsam has been teaching at Berklee College of Music since 1989 as a member of the Guitar and Professional Music departments. He is the director of the Classical Guitar Chamber program at Berklee and teaches private lessons on classical and jazz guitar. David has performed in concerts and clinics with many noted musicians, among them … Read more
Guitarist Muxin Li is from Hangzhou, China. She began her guitar studies at the age of three. She made her solo concert debut at age ten at the Concert Hall of Shanghai Conservatory of Music Middle School. In 2019, she was admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music Middle School in Beijing, the same year, … Read more
David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike, and we are delighted to welcome him back to the BCGS stage to round out our 2026–27 Artist Series
Jaclyn Jones is a passionate and dynamic guitarist that has captivated audiences across the United States with her powerful solo and chamber performances. Her playing has been featured at Guitar Salon International and Guitar Foundation of America’s GFAtv among other media appearances. She is co-founder of the Luca Duo with award winning mezzo soprano Meng-Chieh … Read more
Concert and collaborative chamber music guitarist since 1976, Dave McLellan has performed throughout the U.S., South America, Great Britain, and Europe. He has appeared in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall.
