J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the young guitarist/composer
Originally published April 2008
From 2003 to 2008, the New York City Classical Guitar Society published NYlon Review, an online magazine featuring articles, features, and interviews of interest to the classical guitar community. Much of the original content is available via the links below.
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Kevin Gallagher on memorizing music
Originally published April 2008
NYlon Asks the Pros
Short entries originally published between October 2003 and April 2008
Gene Bertoncini
J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the jazz legend prior to the NYCCGS Tribute to Gene Bertoncini
Originally published April 2008
Arc Duo
An interview with the guitar and flute duo by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published February 2008
Practicing Efficiently: Repertoire
by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published February 2008
Guitar Marathon: The Brazilian Guitar
An account of a day of Brazilian music, by Anthony Bez
Originally published February 2008
Brasil Guitar Duo
J. Andrew Dickenson interviews Douglas Lora
Originally published February 2008
Michael Barry
Mike Barry talks about his new CD, and using it to help children in need
Originally published June 2007
Practicing Efficiently: Developing a Daily Workout
by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published June 2007
Could It Be Magic?
Review of a performance by Arc Duo, by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2007
David Pavlovits
J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the young virtuoso before his NYCCGS concert
Originally published June 2007
Communication
by Kevin Gallagher
Originally published February 2007
Alfred and Andres: The Prequel
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2007
Time in a Bottle
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2007
Raphaella Smits
J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the Belgian guitarist in advance of her NYCCGS Concert.
Originally published February 2007
Ana Vidovic
An interview with J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published January 2007
Canadian Concertizer
Jérôme Ducharme, 2005 winner of the GFA Guitar Competition, talks with us about music, guitar, and his touring career
Originally published September 2006
Originality
Kevin Gallagher shares his thoughts about classical music in the 21st century.
Originally published September 2006
The Non-Producers
By Mark Greenberg
Originally published September 2006
Printed Matters
An interview with David Nadal
Originally published September 2006
Eye of the TigerTunes
Michael Lorimer talks about his love for Bach, the origins of his record label, and how music can help cure brain disorders. Interviewed by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published June 2006
Performance Practice
As in, practicing for performance. By J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published June 2006
Portrait of the GuitArtist
David Leisner announces the release of a much-anticipated solo CD, two concerto recordings, and a publication hot off the press. Interviewed by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published June 2006
Upcoming Concerts
NYCCGS is knee deep in the middle of another exciting season of classical guitar concerts
Originally published March 2006
Play in Tune!
Let’s see if we can finally stop telling that joke about what guitarists do for half their life. by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published March 2006
Paul Smith Makes the Majors
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006
Partly Mozart
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006
There is Life Outside Your Department: Notes on The First Skidmore College Guitar Festival
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006
Jersey Boy
Bill Kanengiser’s coming home: An interview with the bridge and tunnel guitarist who came of age in NJ, matured in LA, and went on to share his music with the world
Originally published March 2006
La Vita Dolce
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published July 2005
Oren Fader
An interview with one of NY’s most active and creative musicians
Originally published June 2005
The Two Ends of the Spectrum
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published May 2005
Shearer Bliss: A Tribute to Aaron Shearer
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published May 2005
No Guitarist an Island: Mannes Guitar Ensemble
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2005
Two with Everything: Bill and Ben
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2005
A Man Who Is a Musician Who Plays Guitar: Fabio Zanon
J. Andrew Dickenson speaks with the musician who is more than just a guitarist
Originally published September 2004
A Desirable and Fashionable Instrument
Jeff Noonan respectfully informs the public that the guitar is indeed an instrument of rich and noble heritage
Originally published September 2004
Julia Florida: A Barcarola by Agustin Barrios
Gerry Saulter explores one of Barrios’ most beautiful pieces
Originally published September 2004
Making the Connection: Fred Hand and Carlos Barbosa-Lima
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published September 2004
Roll Over, Beethoven
Every guitarist has wondered why there’s no guitar in orchestras. Tim Brookes tells us
Originally published June 2004
A Tale of Two Continents: Carlos Barbosa-Lima
He’s been here, there, and everywhere, and now he’s coming to New York. Mark Greenberg reports on this man of the world
Originally published June 2004
A World of Music: Celso Machado
Julia Crowe speaks with the Brazil’s one-man virtuoso guitarist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist
Originally published June 2004
Brazilian Borough: The New York Guitar Seminar
This year, NYGS is bringing the spirit of Brazil to New York. J. Andrew Dickenson speaks with the festival’s directors, Michael Newman and Laura Oltman, about why you’ll want to be there
Originally published June 2004
A Great Day for the Yiddish
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2004
California Comes Knocking
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2004
Jorge Caballero: Concerts, Competitions and Clapton
Julia Crowe talks to one of New York’s most respected and admired young guitarists
Originally published March 2004
Alberto Rodriguez Ortiz and ¡Guitarra…Guitarra! III: An International Event in the Heart of San Juan
Gerry Saulter talks to this fantastic festival’s co-founder
Originally published March 2004
Thoughts on Performance
Phillip Hii helps us forget those nerves and conquer performance anxiety
Originally published March 2004
Not Your Mother’s Tango
Review by Anthony Bez
Originally published March 2004
Christopher Parkening
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2004
Antigoni Goni
Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2004
Jorge Morel: Buenos Aires and Beyond
Jorge Morel has been a major influence on guitar in NY since he stepped onto the island in 1961. J. Andrew Dickenson finds out his story
Originally published March 2004
Manuel Barrueco
Leon Bernardyn speaks with this former New Yorker about his career, wine, warm weather and his upcoming concert in February
Originally published January 2004
A Short History of the Classical Guitar in New York, Part II
Lester S. Long continues his discourse of New York’s legacy of guitar
Originally published January 2004
David Spelman
The New York Guitar Festival kicks off in January and is hosting a variety of events that you won’t want to miss. Julia Crowe talks to the festival’s charismatic founder and director that loves guitar
Originally published January 2004
Christopher Parkening: An American Champion of the Classical Guitar takes on the Modern Era
Parkening has been a guitar hero ever since Segovia passed him the torch. Gerry Saulter discusses music, luthiers, students, and the state of guitar
Originally published January 2004
The Amadeus Guitar Duo
This dynamic duo kicks off the Pro Arte Guitar Series on January 24. Ivan Gomez finds out what we can expect
Originally published January 2004
Frederic Hand and David Leisner
These two gentlemen have what it takes to be great performers and great composers. J. Andrew Dickenson meets with them over granola and bagels
Originally published January 2004
Jason Vieaux
Jason Vieaux is rapidly rising to fame. J. Andrew Dickenson catches him on the way up and shines the spotlight on him and his upcoming NY debut
Originally published October 2003
A Short History of the Classical Guitar in New York, Part I
The guitar has a rich and noble history in New York. Lester S. Long tells us about it
Originally published October 2003
A Conversation with Tali Roth
Ivan Gomez talks with Tali Roth about her new CD, technique, and life in the city
Originally published October 2003
Guitarist Illuminates Piazzolla’s Music in a Trio Setting
Aryeh Eller discusses the newest CD from Tali Roth
Originally published October 2003