February 1, 4pm
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra
This event features music from Final Fantasy IV, JS Bach, Weezer, and Stereolab played by an orchestra of 20 electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitars, plus special guest drummer Eliezer Martinez. The experience includes a listening guide that allows audience members of all ages to follow along with the stories that this music tells. The afternoon start time and tickets from only $5 for those 18 and under make this our most family friendly event of the season.
Tickets ($5-$25) and more info here
33 Hawley St
Northampton, MA 01060
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra
This event features music from Final Fantasy IV, JS Bach, Weezer, and Stereolab played by an orchestra of 20 electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitars, plus special guest drummer Eliezer Martinez. The experience includes a listening guide that allows audience members of all ages to follow along with the stories that this music tells. The afternoon start time and tickets from only $5 for those 18 and under make this our most family friendly event of the season.
Tickets ($5-$25) and more info here
33 Hawley St
Northampton, MA 01060
February 7, 3pm
Duo Chinoiserie
Duo Chinoiserie is a distinctive musical ensemble that bridges the traditions of the European Classical Guitar and the Guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither and traditional musical instrument known for its beautiful, resonant sound. Founded in 2016, Bin Hu & Jing Xai have been exploring and fostering cultural exchanges with the enduring dialogue of their musical art form and have emerged as a musical phenomenon. Grammy Award winning guitarist David Russell praises their work as a “moving and impressive combination” that showcases their musicality and attractive phrasing of melodies.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
Duo Chinoiserie
Duo Chinoiserie is a distinctive musical ensemble that bridges the traditions of the European Classical Guitar and the Guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither and traditional musical instrument known for its beautiful, resonant sound. Founded in 2016, Bin Hu & Jing Xai have been exploring and fostering cultural exchanges with the enduring dialogue of their musical art form and have emerged as a musical phenomenon. Grammy Award winning guitarist David Russell praises their work as a “moving and impressive combination” that showcases their musicality and attractive phrasing of melodies.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
February 8, 2pm
New England Guitar Society Monthly Meeting
Join us for an afternoon of classical guitar music!
Firehouse Gallery
81 Naugatuck Avenue,
Milford CT
New England Guitar Society Monthly Meeting
Join us for an afternoon of classical guitar music!
Firehouse Gallery
81 Naugatuck Avenue,
Milford CT
February 8, 3pm
Bin Hu
Bin Hu was born in 1987 in Tianjin, China. He began classical guitar lessons at age 11 with Zhiwei Li, a pioneer and founder of the first classical guitar school in China. He then studied privately in Beijing with Jiajiong Li of the Central Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate studies were with Heiki Mätlik at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn. He then went to Salzburg to study with Marco Tamayo at the Universität Mozarteum where he obtained his Master of Arts degree with distinction. He is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Arizona with Professor Tom Patterson. Within the framework of his studies Hu also took part in master classes taught by Sérgio and Odair Assad, David Russell and Ricardo Gallén, among others.
He appears on stage as a solo guitarist, chamber musician, and soloist with orchestra. He gave the world première of a guitar concerto composed by Jorge Rodriguez-Caballero. As a scholar, he has been invited to several musical institutes in China to present a variety of topics regarding Baroque performance practice. His scholarly activities and interpretations of Bach’s music culminated in winning the 2016 David Russell Bach Prize. David Russell, judge of this competition, remarked after hearing Hu’s interpretation of Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003, “Bin’s performance was powerful and convincing, among the best performances of this sonata I have heard.”
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Bin Hu
Bin Hu was born in 1987 in Tianjin, China. He began classical guitar lessons at age 11 with Zhiwei Li, a pioneer and founder of the first classical guitar school in China. He then studied privately in Beijing with Jiajiong Li of the Central Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate studies were with Heiki Mätlik at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn. He then went to Salzburg to study with Marco Tamayo at the Universität Mozarteum where he obtained his Master of Arts degree with distinction. He is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Arizona with Professor Tom Patterson. Within the framework of his studies Hu also took part in master classes taught by Sérgio and Odair Assad, David Russell and Ricardo Gallén, among others.
He appears on stage as a solo guitarist, chamber musician, and soloist with orchestra. He gave the world première of a guitar concerto composed by Jorge Rodriguez-Caballero. As a scholar, he has been invited to several musical institutes in China to present a variety of topics regarding Baroque performance practice. His scholarly activities and interpretations of Bach’s music culminated in winning the 2016 David Russell Bach Prize. David Russell, judge of this competition, remarked after hearing Hu’s interpretation of Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003, “Bin’s performance was powerful and convincing, among the best performances of this sonata I have heard.”
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
February 17, 24
Valley Guitar Academy Workshop
Valley Guitar Academy will be offering a new course "The Spanish Guitar Workshop," a course focused on group music making and a deep exploration of Spanish guitar music. Participants in this course will attend 10 sessions on Tuesday evenings from 5pm-6:30pm from Feb. 17th through Apr. 21st. The sessions will consist of playing and working on arrangements for guitar ensemble of great Spanish music ranging from composers such as Albeniz, Granados, Mompou, Rodrigo, de Falla to more flamenco-oriented explorations.
All kinds of guitar players (classical, acoustic, electric, bass) are welcome to participate. The course is geared toward intermediate and advanced level players with some music reading proficiency. As with our other recent courses, this is a workshop. A final performance is not the goal, perfection and polish are not the goal. Rather, our purpose is to explore as much music as possible in an engaging, supportive environment with an experimental spirit.
Registration is now open. The course is limited to 12 participants, schedule:
2/17; 2/24; 3/3; 3/10; 3/17; 3/24; 3/31; 4/7; 4/14; 4/21
Cost: $400, [deposit $200]
email Joseph Ricker: [email protected]
Valley Guitar Academy
518 Pleasant St. Suite 8,
Northampton, MA 01060
Valley Guitar Academy Workshop
Valley Guitar Academy will be offering a new course "The Spanish Guitar Workshop," a course focused on group music making and a deep exploration of Spanish guitar music. Participants in this course will attend 10 sessions on Tuesday evenings from 5pm-6:30pm from Feb. 17th through Apr. 21st. The sessions will consist of playing and working on arrangements for guitar ensemble of great Spanish music ranging from composers such as Albeniz, Granados, Mompou, Rodrigo, de Falla to more flamenco-oriented explorations.
All kinds of guitar players (classical, acoustic, electric, bass) are welcome to participate. The course is geared toward intermediate and advanced level players with some music reading proficiency. As with our other recent courses, this is a workshop. A final performance is not the goal, perfection and polish are not the goal. Rather, our purpose is to explore as much music as possible in an engaging, supportive environment with an experimental spirit.
Registration is now open. The course is limited to 12 participants, schedule:
2/17; 2/24; 3/3; 3/10; 3/17; 3/24; 3/31; 4/7; 4/14; 4/21
Cost: $400, [deposit $200]
email Joseph Ricker: [email protected]
Valley Guitar Academy
518 Pleasant St. Suite 8,
Northampton, MA 01060
February 22, 3pm
Olsen/De Cari Duo
The Olson/De Cari Duo, a husband-and-wife ensemble, is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice. Their innovative repertoire includes many pieces written for them, including compositions from their Science/Music Commissioning Project, which seeks to celebrate the science-informed worldview and illuminate the human side of science through song, with the most recent commission being Archimedes by Andrew York. “The Olson/De Cari Duo straddle science and art gloriously” (Science Friday). Their latest album, Eve’s Diary, features new compositions and arrangements commissioned by the Duo, including a song cycle by David Leisner, arrangements of Jobim songs by João Luiz, and arrangements of theatre songs by Clarice Assad, together with a science-themed commission by the late Frank Wallace on texts by Nobel Laureate scientist and poet Roald Hoffmann. Sparked by the challenges to live performance posed by the pandemic, the Duo has recently forged new paths in classical music videography, creating an inventive music video series in narrative style. For more information, visit olsondecariduo.com.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Olsen/De Cari Duo
The Olson/De Cari Duo, a husband-and-wife ensemble, is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice. Their innovative repertoire includes many pieces written for them, including compositions from their Science/Music Commissioning Project, which seeks to celebrate the science-informed worldview and illuminate the human side of science through song, with the most recent commission being Archimedes by Andrew York. “The Olson/De Cari Duo straddle science and art gloriously” (Science Friday). Their latest album, Eve’s Diary, features new compositions and arrangements commissioned by the Duo, including a song cycle by David Leisner, arrangements of Jobim songs by João Luiz, and arrangements of theatre songs by Clarice Assad, together with a science-themed commission by the late Frank Wallace on texts by Nobel Laureate scientist and poet Roald Hoffmann. Sparked by the challenges to live performance posed by the pandemic, the Duo has recently forged new paths in classical music videography, creating an inventive music video series in narrative style. For more information, visit olsondecariduo.com.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
February 23
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Lecture-Performance
"Attitudes and Approaches for a Life in the Arts."
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01970
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Lecture-Performance
"Attitudes and Approaches for a Life in the Arts."
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01970
February 24
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Lecture-Performance
"Attitudes and Approaches for a Life in the Arts," hosted by New England Conservatory Entrepreneurial Musician.
New England Conservatory
Boston, MA 02115
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Lecture-Performance
"Attitudes and Approaches for a Life in the Arts," hosted by New England Conservatory Entrepreneurial Musician.
New England Conservatory
Boston, MA 02115
February 28
Aaron Larget-Caplan Studio Recital
(Contact Aaron if you'd like to attend. A limited number of seats are open to non-students.)
Dorchester, MA 02121
Aaron Larget-Caplan Studio Recital
(Contact Aaron if you'd like to attend. A limited number of seats are open to non-students.)
Dorchester, MA 02121
February 28, 7:30pm
Gaëlle Solal
Born into a music-loving family, Gaëlle Solal discovered the classical guitar at the age of five and began studying at the Marseille Conservatoire the following year. At just sixteen she took up a place at the Paris Conservatoire. As a little girl she’d written in a notebook, «When I grow up, I want to be a dancer and musician» – so some dreams do indeed come true…
Three years later she graduated from the Conservatoire, taking away with her a «Premier Prix» (honours degree) and a renewed desire to keep learning. Fun-loving, ambitious and keen not to let any new challenge pass her by, she took part in international competitions while studying for her master’s degree at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne. In 1998, she became the first female French musician to win one of the world’s leading classical guitar competitions – the City of Alessandria Competition. As well as being awarded grants and bursaries by numerous foundations, she also won twelve prizes in other national and international competitions.
A committed and supportive professional, she campaigns for the presence and visibility of women in the guitar world via the Guitar’Elles.
$15-$40
First Lutheran Church
299 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02118
Gaëlle Solal
Born into a music-loving family, Gaëlle Solal discovered the classical guitar at the age of five and began studying at the Marseille Conservatoire the following year. At just sixteen she took up a place at the Paris Conservatoire. As a little girl she’d written in a notebook, «When I grow up, I want to be a dancer and musician» – so some dreams do indeed come true…
Three years later she graduated from the Conservatoire, taking away with her a «Premier Prix» (honours degree) and a renewed desire to keep learning. Fun-loving, ambitious and keen not to let any new challenge pass her by, she took part in international competitions while studying for her master’s degree at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne. In 1998, she became the first female French musician to win one of the world’s leading classical guitar competitions – the City of Alessandria Competition. As well as being awarded grants and bursaries by numerous foundations, she also won twelve prizes in other national and international competitions.
A committed and supportive professional, she campaigns for the presence and visibility of women in the guitar world via the Guitar’Elles.
$15-$40
First Lutheran Church
299 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02118
February 28- March 1
The Rivers School Guitar Weekend
The Rivers School, Bradley Hall
Featured Artists: Gaëlle Solal, Jhon Alvarado, Fred Springer, Catherine O’Kelly, and Arielle Burke
Join RSC for a weekend filled with events featuring the guitar, including master classes, concerts, workshops, and a student recital. All styles and levels of playing are welcome!
This year we are adding a Guitar Weekend Ensemble, which is open to all Guitar Weekend participants, including current students and alumni. The Ensemble will rehearse and perform “La Folia Nueva” by Nathan Kolosko. Please email Guitar Department Chair and Guitar Weekend Director Catherine O’Kelly at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. She will send you the music and let you know about rehearsal and performance details.
RSC Guitar Weekend is supported in part by The Augustine Foundation.
Full Weekend All Access Pass: $30
Gaëlle Solal Master Class (audience) only: $20
Tedesco Duo Concert only: $20
RSC and Rivers students and family members are admitted to all events for free, but please register by clicking the “Purchase Tickets” link, and select a “RSC & Rivers Student/Family Full Weekend Pass” for each attendee.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Rivers School Conservatory
333 Winter Street
Weston, MA 02493
The Rivers School Guitar Weekend
The Rivers School, Bradley Hall
Featured Artists: Gaëlle Solal, Jhon Alvarado, Fred Springer, Catherine O’Kelly, and Arielle Burke
Join RSC for a weekend filled with events featuring the guitar, including master classes, concerts, workshops, and a student recital. All styles and levels of playing are welcome!
This year we are adding a Guitar Weekend Ensemble, which is open to all Guitar Weekend participants, including current students and alumni. The Ensemble will rehearse and perform “La Folia Nueva” by Nathan Kolosko. Please email Guitar Department Chair and Guitar Weekend Director Catherine O’Kelly at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. She will send you the music and let you know about rehearsal and performance details.
RSC Guitar Weekend is supported in part by The Augustine Foundation.
Full Weekend All Access Pass: $30
Gaëlle Solal Master Class (audience) only: $20
Tedesco Duo Concert only: $20
RSC and Rivers students and family members are admitted to all events for free, but please register by clicking the “Purchase Tickets” link, and select a “RSC & Rivers Student/Family Full Weekend Pass” for each attendee.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Rivers School Conservatory
333 Winter Street
Weston, MA 02493
March 7, 3pm
Michael Bester and Amanda Roeder
Amanda Roeder is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator, adjudicator, and performer. Since 2014 she has directed the choral ensembles and an award-winning a cappella program at Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, MA. Michael Bester is an acoustic and electric guitarist, bassist, arranger, producer, and composer. In recent years, he has performed in the Bester Papineau guitar duo, as well as in pit orchestras in the greater Boston area. He holds a degree in music performance from the University of Miami.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
Michael Bester and Amanda Roeder
Amanda Roeder is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator, adjudicator, and performer. Since 2014 she has directed the choral ensembles and an award-winning a cappella program at Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, MA. Michael Bester is an acoustic and electric guitarist, bassist, arranger, producer, and composer. In recent years, he has performed in the Bester Papineau guitar duo, as well as in pit orchestras in the greater Boston area. He holds a degree in music performance from the University of Miami.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
March 15, 3pm
Kevin Loh
Kevin stands as a distinguished artist, having achieved the esteemed Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from Singapore, Kevin was the grand prize winner in 2023 the Boston GuitarFest and most notably, he secured 2nd place at the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Most recently, Kevin earned both his Master of Music & Performance Certificate in Guitar Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, studying under the guidance of world-renowned guitarist, Cuban-born Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional educational experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
This concert was made possible with the assistance of an Augustine Foundation grant.
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Kevin Loh
Kevin stands as a distinguished artist, having achieved the esteemed Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from Singapore, Kevin was the grand prize winner in 2023 the Boston GuitarFest and most notably, he secured 2nd place at the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Most recently, Kevin earned both his Master of Music & Performance Certificate in Guitar Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, studying under the guidance of world-renowned guitarist, Cuban-born Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional educational experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
This concert was made possible with the assistance of an Augustine Foundation grant.
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
March 22, 4pm
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
March 29, 3pm
Betty's Bounce Trio
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, which originated in France in the 1930s. Reinhardt teamed with violinist Stéphane Grappelli to co-found the Quintette du Hot Club de France whose music from the 1930’s and 40’s epitomized the genre. The repertoire of Betty’s Bounce includes classic and modern popular tunes played with a “gypsy” twist.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Betty's Bounce Trio
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, which originated in France in the 1930s. Reinhardt teamed with violinist Stéphane Grappelli to co-found the Quintette du Hot Club de France whose music from the 1930’s and 40’s epitomized the genre. The repertoire of Betty’s Bounce includes classic and modern popular tunes played with a “gypsy” twist.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
April 4, 3pm
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Weymouth Tufts Public Library
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
April 12, 3pm
Scott Borg
…well balanced, gracefully presented, and expertly played… (NY Concert Review)
Praised as having “enormous facility on the guitar, a fluent technique, who plays with total confidence and professional expertise, panache and artful spontaneity”, Australian guitarist Scott Borg performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, and is known for his refined and daring performances. His performances have been broadcasted on Australian and American radio stations including ABC Classic FM and NPR. He was also featured on MTV2.
Mr Borg began his guitar studies at the age of seven with his father, Victor, and was soon after accepted into the young artists program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Currently a candidate in the Doctorate of Musical Arts program at New England Conservatory under the tutelage of Maestro Eliot Fisk, he received his Artist Diploma (Yale University), Masters of Music (The Juilliard School) and a Bachelor of Creative Arts with First Class Honours (University of Wollongong). His previous mentors have included Sharon Isbin, Benjamin Verdery, Gregory Pikler, and Christopher Keane. Mr Borg is currently on faculty at Montgomery College, and the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C., and is Director of the Boston Guitar Orchestra and the BCGS Guitar Orchestra. His Debut CD “Phases” was released on the Odradek Label in 2015.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Scott Borg
…well balanced, gracefully presented, and expertly played… (NY Concert Review)
Praised as having “enormous facility on the guitar, a fluent technique, who plays with total confidence and professional expertise, panache and artful spontaneity”, Australian guitarist Scott Borg performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, and is known for his refined and daring performances. His performances have been broadcasted on Australian and American radio stations including ABC Classic FM and NPR. He was also featured on MTV2.
Mr Borg began his guitar studies at the age of seven with his father, Victor, and was soon after accepted into the young artists program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Currently a candidate in the Doctorate of Musical Arts program at New England Conservatory under the tutelage of Maestro Eliot Fisk, he received his Artist Diploma (Yale University), Masters of Music (The Juilliard School) and a Bachelor of Creative Arts with First Class Honours (University of Wollongong). His previous mentors have included Sharon Isbin, Benjamin Verdery, Gregory Pikler, and Christopher Keane. Mr Borg is currently on faculty at Montgomery College, and the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C., and is Director of the Boston Guitar Orchestra and the BCGS Guitar Orchestra. His Debut CD “Phases” was released on the Odradek Label in 2015.
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
April 19, 3pm
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tedesco Duo
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.”
The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry.
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
April 19, 4pm
Dave McLellan
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.
Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
Dave McLellan
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.
Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
May 2, 7:30pm
Aniello Desderio and Zoran Dukic
Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić, both acclaimed classical guitarists, have been collaborating as a duo since the early 1990s. Together, they are sometimes know as From A & Z.
Their repertoire spans a diverse range of compositions, from Baroque transcriptions to contemporary works. Notably, they have performed adaptations such as Bach’s Chaconne and pieces by Italian composers Domenico Scarlatti and Domenico Cimarosa. Their interpretations of Astor Piazzolla’s Suite Troileana, arranged by Sérgio Assad, have received stellar reviews.
In 2021, the duo released their album A & Z, featuring a selection of these works. Their synergy and technical mastery continue to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying their reputation as a leading guitar duo in the classical music scene.
$15-$40
First Lutheran Church
299 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02118
Aniello Desderio and Zoran Dukic
Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić, both acclaimed classical guitarists, have been collaborating as a duo since the early 1990s. Together, they are sometimes know as From A & Z.
Their repertoire spans a diverse range of compositions, from Baroque transcriptions to contemporary works. Notably, they have performed adaptations such as Bach’s Chaconne and pieces by Italian composers Domenico Scarlatti and Domenico Cimarosa. Their interpretations of Astor Piazzolla’s Suite Troileana, arranged by Sérgio Assad, have received stellar reviews.
In 2021, the duo released their album A & Z, featuring a selection of these works. Their synergy and technical mastery continue to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying their reputation as a leading guitar duo in the classical music scene.
$15-$40
First Lutheran Church
299 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02118
May 17, 3pm
Kim Perlak
Kim Perlak is currently the Chair of Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, She is the author of Classical Technique for the Modern Guitarist, which was published in 2016. Kim serves on the boards of the Guitar Foundation of America, the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and The D’Addario Education Advisory Board. And has served as Editor-in-Chief of Soundboard: The Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America. Kim holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin (’08 DMA), Yale School of Music (’01 MM), and Stetson University (’98 BM).
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Kim Perlak
Kim Perlak is currently the Chair of Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, She is the author of Classical Technique for the Modern Guitarist, which was published in 2016. Kim serves on the boards of the Guitar Foundation of America, the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and The D’Addario Education Advisory Board. And has served as Editor-in-Chief of Soundboard: The Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America. Kim holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin (’08 DMA), Yale School of Music (’01 MM), and Stetson University (’98 BM).
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801