Vladislav Bláha
Friday, January 31, 2020 Recital 7 p.m.
Bristol Chapel Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane Princeton, N.J. 08540
Admission: Free-will donation
“Mr. Blaha brilliantly performed each composition flawlessly,… The sonority, tone and projection of the guitar was utilized to its fullest potential in the hands of Vladislav Blaha; and in turn, brought out the most subtle dynamics of this master’s touch.” — Classical Guitar
Vladislav Bláha has given concerts in prestigious halls throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and the U.S. including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Festival Hall in London. He is the winner of four international guitar competitions: Volos, Greece; Esztergom, Hungary; Kutna Hora, Czech Republic; and Markneukirchen, Germany. He was also awarded the bronze medal in the Radio France International Competition in Paris. Vladislav Bláha is a professor of guitar at Conservatoire of Brno and an associate professor of Janacek Academy of Music in Brno. He frequently gives masterclasses and performs on festivals all over the world. He is president of the Czech Classical Guitar Society and director of the International Guitar Festival and Courses in Brno.
More information: www.rider.edu/arts
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society presents Gohar Vardanyan
Settlement Music School, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sunday, February 9, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
General Admission: $30.00
Widely admired for her technique, artistry, and passionate performances Armenian guitarist Gohar Vardanyan has performed throughout the United States and internationally. She has performed for numerous guitar societies, universities, and arts organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and guitar societies in Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, and New York City to name a few.
More information: http://phillyguitar.org/event-3507004
Musica De Camara presents Canciones de Amor/Love Songs
Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, (120 West 69th Street, NYC, 10023)
Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:30 pm
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, internationally acclaimed artists Nell Snaidas (soprano), Francisco Roldán (guitar) and Danny Mallon (percussion) will present an evening of romance featuring songs from England, Puerto Rico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Spain and more!
“The Art of Song”: Sungji Kim (soprano) & Stanley Alexandrowicz (classical guitar)
Sunday, 23 February, 2:00 PM
the Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
Songs by Franz Schubert and Benjamin Britten, Solo Guitar Works by Vienna’s Greatest Romantic Period Guitarist-Composer Johann Dubez.
Sunji Kim, a soprano singer with a stunning voice, has earned various acclaim from critics with her artistry and stage presence. With numerous international performances, Ms. Kim is a much sought-after artist with a repertoire ranging from opera to contemporary. She has performed more than 30 operatic roles and has performed at impressive venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. Join her today as she performs popular arias, art songs, and musical numbers, such as “You Raise Me Up” and selections from “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Tickets and more information:
https://bcls-nj.libcal.com/event/6171553
Classical Concerts at Grace presents a special appearance by Duo Cavatina, featuring Carol Shansky on flute and Seth Himmelhoch on Guitar
Free Admission
