Frederic Hand
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 7:30 PM
Elebash Hall, CUNY Graduate Center
The renowned guitarist and composer, showcasing his new CD, Samatureya, with guest artists Tara O’Conner, flute; Mark Holloway, viola; and João Luiz, guitar
“Frederic Hand is a tremendously skilled and expressive guitarist. But what makes him unique is that he is also one of today’s most fascinating composers, able to weave together a variety of influences, from jazz to Dowland to the avant-garde.” — Guitar Review
Luigi Attademo
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 7:30 PM
Winner of major competitions, a scholar and explorer of innovative repertoire, in a program marking the 50th anniversary of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s passing
“Full of Mediterranean fire and foot-tapping rhythms, but in the context of a historically informed journey through the cultural landscape of the guitar’s spiritual home.” — Brilliant Classics
May 2018 Meeting: Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 7:00 PM
Memories from my Grandfather
If not for the insistence of Andrès Segovia, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco may never have written for the guitar. Today, Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s guitar compositions are among his most celebrated works. Diana reflects on this extraordinary friendship, her grandfather’s admiration for Spanish culture, and the importance of the guitar for the composer during his American years.
June 2018 Meeting: Gyan Riley
Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 7:00 PM
Playing with the Classics
Examining and expanding upon classical themes through improvisation
