Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM
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The Australian-born phenom, a player of exceptional passion, power, and versatility
New York City Classical Guitar Society
The Salon Series began in September, 2012. Concerts currently take place at the Diller-Quaile School of Music.
Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 7:30 PM
The young Armenian virtuoso, now winning over American audiences with her passion, flawless technique, and gorgeous sound
“The complete package, with a musicality and emotional quality … that one would expect from someone much older” – Guitar International Magazine
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:30 PM
Daniel Binelli, bandoneon master and veteran of Astor Piazzolla’s ensemble, with guitarist Federico Diaz in Piazzolla Revisited, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Piazzolla’s passing
“The bandoneon, Argentina’s national musical instrument, has long been an essential part of Tango culture. Now it has become a sensation throughout the world and its greatest exponent [is] Daniel Binelli.” — simphony.org.au
Friday, November 17, 2017, at 7:30 PM
Acclaimed soloists Connie Sheu and Adam Pettit join forces to explore inventive reaches of the guitar duo repertoire
“Their combined mastery of the guitar and profound musicality make the Sheu Pettit Duo a dynamic musical force which needs to be heard.” — Scott Tennant, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
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
Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 7:30 PM
A modern guitar polymath, a champion of new music performing in an eclectic range of context and instrumentation
“The music [Lippel’s recording of Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint] sounds wonderfully well … A better 15 minutes I cannot imagine.” — Gapplegate Music
Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 7:30 PM
The New York-based Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd, acclaimed for his warmth, finesse, and virtuosity, with the brilliantly gifted American cellist Laura Metcalf, in an exciting program ranging from Bach to the unique sound world of the contemporary Australian Ross Edwards
“Immaculate and elegant in their interpretation, their musicianship of the highest order.” — Kolkata Statesman
Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 7:30 PM
The genre-bending ensemble of Christopher Mallet and Thomas Flippin, in a program featuring newly-commissioned works by female composers
“Figments [by Duo Noire] is a unique and entrancing album that exists at the unusual intersection of minimalism and impressive classical guitar technique.” – I CARE IF YOU LISTEN blog
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 7:30 PM
With formidable technique and a passionate, expressive style, making his mark in major venues throughout Europe, his native Australia, and the Americas
“Simon displayed outstanding sensitivity and a musical maturity … I know we will be hearing much more from this young man.” — Huffington Post
Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 7:30 PM
One of today’s most dynamic young artists, pushing the envelope with repertoire from traditional to cutting-edge contemporary
“The real thing, a player with a virtuoso’s technique, a deeply expressive musicianship, and a probing imagination.” — American Record Guide
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 7:30 PM
Versed in classical technique, composition, and the slack-key tradition of his native Hawaii, embodying the emerging genre of Hawaiian classical guitar
“Born and Raised [O’Sullivan’s debut album] is beautiful acoustic music and a memorable introduction to a versatile new talent.” — honolulupulse.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 7:30 PM
A top prize winner in five international competitions with eight acclaimed CDs to his credit; in the words of Andres Segovia, “a magnificent guitarist.”
“One of America’s great guitarists, a performer of brilliance, elegance, and lyricism.” — Soundboard
Music by MERTZ, COLDRICK, DOMENICONI, BACH, LENNON, and DYENS
Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 7:30 PM
The richness of chamber music, the intimacy of a solo performance — flutist Heather Holden and guitarist Bradley Colten, enfolding the audience in their vibrant dialogue
“Electrifying, reflective, and always engaging … a mix of sensuality and thoughtful elegance.” — Guitar Review
Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 7:30 PM
With her effortless command of the instrument, the Iranian-born Lily Afshar delivers an exotic mix of classical repertoire and works that shimmer with Eastern influence
“Draws together the seemingly disparate spheres of classical guitar and world music … one of the 21st century guitar’s most individual and creative figures.”— Classical Guitar
Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 7:30 PM
The deep warmth of Ana Ruth Bermúdez’s cello, framed beautifully by guitarist Rene Izquierdo’s impeccable articulation and tonal palette, in music of Europe and Latin America
“Izquierdo’s big sound and command made his guitar a worthy partner to Bermudez’s cello in songs by Manuel de Falla … Bermudez gave them full voice and phrased generously.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 7:30 PM
PONCE Suite in A minor (in the style of Weiss)
BARRIOS MANGORÉ Un Sueño en la Floresta
SAINZ DE LA MAZA Andaluza
ALBÉNIZ Sevilla (from Suite Española, Op. 47)
ARCAS Fantasía para guitarra (on themes from La Traviata)
RODRIGO Invocación y Danza
MERTZ Fantasie Hongroise, Op. 65, No. 1
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