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.
Betty’s Bounce is a trio of two acoustic guitars and acoustic bass that performs American Jazz and music in the spirit of guitarist Django Reinhardt. The repertoire of Betty’s Bounce includes classic and modern popular tunes played with a “gypsy” twist.
