Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (WIPA) presents an evening of contemporary and original works for guitar by faculty member Matthew Van Dongen at the Salon Series on Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights.

In addition to featuring works by 20^th century Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo including Tiento antiguo, Un tiempo fue Italica famosa, and Zarabanda lejana, the one-hour concert will include a Beyond the Notes Q&A with Van Dongen, covering topics from composing for the guitar today to how music theory enhances the understanding of music written for the guitar. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for seniors, and free for Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts students. Tickets are available online, at the door or by calling 908-790-0700.

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