October Concerts

October 2nd, 2019 by bob No comments »

Aaron Larget-Caplan at 1867 Sanctuary

Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m.
101 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
General Admission tickets are $20, $15 for members and $5 for school and college students

Noted for his “astounding technical proficiency and artistic delicacy” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Larget-Caplan is an international touring and recording artist. He has performed solo and chamber music in Europe, Russia, Taiwan, and across the United States. A gifted performer and speaker, he is sought for his deft programming of new and standard repertoire, while connecting with audiences with a Bernstein-esque ease. Larget-Caplan is the founder of the New Lullaby Project, a 21st century commissioning and recording endeavor that asks composers to write classical miniatures in the genre of a lullaby for guitar solo.

More information: http://1867sanctuary.org/event/aaron-larget-caplan-classical-guitar/

 

Coming up on the NYC Classical Guitar Society Salon Series: Laura Snowden

Friday, October 4, at 7:30 PM
Tenri Cultural Institute
43A West 13th Street, bet. 5th & 6th Ave.

Tickets : $20 – $25 
Program:

SOR Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9
VILLA-LOBOS Five Preludes
SNOWDEN Anpao
BARRIOS MANGORÉ Vals, Op. 8, No. 4
SNOWDEN L’étoile et la Rose
BERKELEY Sonatina, Op. 52, No. 1
REGONDI Introduction et Caprice, Op. 23

Hailed a “string sensation” by BBC Music Magazine, British-French guitarist and composer Laura Snowden is acclaimed for her “poise and intensity” (Guardian) and playing of “extraordinary depth” (Strings, Classical Music Magazine). The first guitarist to graduate from the Yehudi Menuhin School, made possible by the Rolling Stones, she was invited by guitarist Julian Bream to premiere his latest commissions at Wigmore Hall in 2015 and 2017. Laura’s international appearances have since built rapidly, with festival debuts across Europe as well as concerto debuts with Norrköping Symphony Orchestra and Münchener Kammerorchester, and a recording of Lisa Streich’s guitar concerto Augenlider with the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester.

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laura-snowden-guitar-tickets-66416813477

 

Classical Guitar from Argentina with Carlos Pavan

Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m.
MacCulloch Hall Historical Museum
45 MacCulloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Admission: FREE with museum admission and for members.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with New York-based guitarist and composer Carlos Pavan, who skillfully blends Argentine rhythms with classical and jazz concepts. Argentine born Carlos Pavan arrived to New York in 2000 to pursue musical studies with maestros Jorge Morel, Dave Smey, and Pablo Ziegler. Since then, he’s performed at well-renowned venues such as Lincoln Center, New York City Center, and New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. At the present he is the composer/guitarist/artistic director of the Park Slope Chamber Players.

More information: https://artsandculturecollaborative.org/2018/11/17/classical-guitar-from-argentina-with-carlos-pavan/

 

Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents Andrew Zohn

Settlement Music School, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m.

General Admission: $30.00

American guitarist Andrew Zohn is recognized internationally for his work as a performer, instructor, and composer. Performing on five continents as a soloist and chamber musician, a recent critic has said: “Zohn…easily  demonstrated how he is one of the most sought after performers on the classical guitar as his fingers deftly plucked some of the most subtle of tones on the instrument.” – “The Star,_ Kuala Lumpur.

More information: http://phillyguitar.org/event-3506350

 

Daniel Keene, Guitar and Erin Heisel, Soprano at the 1867 Sanctuary

Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 PM

101 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

General Admission tickets are $20, $15 for members and $5 for school and college students

Please check web site for updates.

More information: http://1867sanctuary.org/event/daniel-keene-classical-guitar/

 

Berta Rojas

92ND STREET Y

1395 LEXINGTON AVENUE

NEW YORK, NY 10128

SATURDAY, October 26 at 8:00 P.M.

ADMISSION: TICKETS FROM $53:00

Homages to Segovia, Bream and fellow Paraguayan Agustín Barrios comprise this electrifying 92Y debut by guitarist Berta Rojas, a “guitarist without peer” (JazzTimes), who is the “definitive interpreter of Barrios” (Classical Guitar Magazine).

More information:  https://www.92y.org/event/berta-rojas-guitar

 

Eliot Fisk – Fundraising Concert for the Bill Viola Memorial Fund

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral 23 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.

General Admission: $50.00

Bill Viola was a prominent classical guitar guitar instructor in Philadelphia in the 1960s and was among the founding members of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, serving on the board and as treasurer for many years. The Bill Viola Memorial Fund has been established to inspire under-served individuals in our community through musical experiences, music instruction and music education. The fund’s Inaugural Concert features Elliot Fisk, his most prominent student.

Guitarist Eliot Fisk is known worldwide as a charismatic performer famed for his adventurous and virtuosic repertoire. He is also celebrated for his willingness to take art music into unusual venues (schools, senior centers, and even logging camps and prisons!). After nearly 50 years before the public he remains as his mentor Andres Segovia once wrote, “at the top line of our artistic world.”

More information: https://pcgs.wildapricot.org/event-3506385

 

October Meeting

September 22nd, 2019 by bob No comments »

These pieces were played at the October 20 meeting at the Lindeblad School of Music in Pine Brook:

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Rick Florio, Valerie Nelson, Jeff Griesemer & Robert Ey)

  • Spagnoletta — Michael Praetorius
  • Alla Turca — Wenzel Matiegka

Valerie Nelson & Rick Florio

  • Two Part Invention BWV 775 No. 4 — J.S. Bach
  • Lesson for Two Lutes — Anon. (1610)

Valerie Nelson

  • Divertimento Movement 3 — Han Gal

Rick Florio

  • Variations on a Theme by George Handel Op 107 — Mauro Giuliani

Victor Tyne

  • Prelude, BWV 998 — J.S. Bach

Thomas He

  • Evocación — José Luis Merlin
  • Bourree BWV 996 — J.S. Bach

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Adelita — Francisco Tárrega

Jeff Griesemer

  • The Girl With The Flaxen Hair — Claude Debussy, Arr. Jeff Griesemer/Monica Mugan
  • Slieve Russell/Port Skaein, Traditional Irish jigs — Arr. Jeff Griesemer

Daniel Gastelu

  • My Theme Song — Daniel Gastelu
  • Lagrima, — Francisco Tárrega
  • Rumba — Sal Bonavita
  • Malaguenaish — Daniel Gastelu

Ming Chao

  • Sonata K. 213 — Domenico Scarlatti, Arr. Jan-Olof Eriksson
  • Sonata K. 466 — Domenico Scarlatti, Arr. William Slate
  • Love Light In My Heart. — H. M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Arr. Frederic Hand

Ben Larkey

  • “Leo” — An original song by Ben Larkey, inspired by Leo Kotke

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Preludio de Adios — Alphonso Montes
  • Study Op. 35 No. 8 — Fernando Sor
  • Julia Florida — Agustin Barrios Mangore

Gary Lee

  • Two Studies
  1. Etude 1 – Let Go — Benjamin Verdery
  2. Study No. 1 — Frederic Hand
  • Prelude to the Cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 — J.S. Bach, Arr. B. Verdery
  • Lesley’s Song (Frederic Hand)

Robert Ey

  • The Downeaster “Alexa” — Billy Joel, Arr. Jim Bosse

Ming-Jui Liu

  • Sueño (Mazurka in C) — Francisco Tárrega
  • The Magic Hour — Ming-Jui Liu
  • Summer Nights of Formosa — “”

Alex Valencia

  • Cinco Piezas (Movements 1 & 2) — Astor Piazzolla
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September Meeting

June 10th, 2019 by bob No comments »

These pieces were played at the September 22 meeting in Hopewell Borough:

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Rick Florio, Valerie Nelson, & Robert Ey

  • Chorale — J.S. Bach
  • Berceuse — Isaac Albeniz

Valerie Nelson & Rick Florio

  • Two Part Invention BWV 775 No. 4 — J.S. Bach
  • Lesson for Two Lutes — Anon. (1610)

Rick Florio

  • Cantabile — Simone Iannarelli
  • Andantino ala Siciliana — Mauro Giuliani
  • Lágrima — Francisco Tárrega

Robert Ey

  • The Downeaster “Alexa” — Billy Joel, arr. Jim Bosse

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Tango — Francisco Tárrega

Gad Berger

  • Liebeslied Johann Kasper Mertz — Johann Kasper Mertz
  • La Rose — Mauro Giuliani
  • Prelude 5 — Bryan Johnson

 

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Aaron Shearer Celebration Presents Concerts with William Kanengiser, Manuel Barrueco, Richard Cobo, and David Tannenbaum at Carnegie Hall on June 23

June 5th, 2019 by bob No comments »

The US Guitar Orchestra with William Kanengiser & The New York City Guitar Orchestra

Sunday, June 23, 2019 2:30 p.m. Zankel Hall

This year marks the celebration of the 100th birthday of classical guitar pedagogue Aaron Shearer. The Aaron Shearer Foundation is presenting the Carnegie Hall debut of the US Guitar Orchestra directed by Dr. Kami Rowan with special guest William Kanengiser and an appearance by the New York City Guitar Orchestra. The program will include three World and one New York Premieres of new works by Sergio Assad, Kevin Callahan, Brian Head, and Bryan Johanson.

Ticket Information: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Cart/Seat-Selection-Performance/Syos?eventid=37116

Manuel Barrueco, Ricardo Cobo, and David Tanenbaum, Classical Guitarists

Sunday, June 23, 2019 8:00 p.m., Zankel Hall

Aaron Shearer is recognized as the father of classical guitar pedagogy in the United States and 2019 marks the celebration of his 100th birthday. As part of his centennial celebration, The Aaron Shearer Foundation is presenting The Shearer Virtuosos, three of Shearer’s students who have gone on to careers as virtuoso classical guitar performers—Manuel BarruecoRicardo Cobo, and David Tanenbaum.

Ticket Information: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Cart/Seat-Selection-Performance/Syos?eventid=37117

 

 

June Meeting

May 30th, 2019 by bob No comments »

These pieces were played at the annual picnic in Hopewell Borough on June 9:

Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Jeff Griesemer, Parvathi Kumar, Rick Florio, Robert Ey, Valerie Nelson)

  • Minuet — Franz Joseph Haydn
  • Alla Turca — Wenzel Matiegka
  • Berceuse — Isaac Albeniz
  • Ankylosaur Walking on the Hog Backs — Jim Bosse

Irene Ey (soprano), Valerie Nelson (alto, autoharp), Robert Ey (tenor, Irish bouzouki)

  • A Cowboy’s Hard Times — Bill Staines
  • What Will We Do? — Mary Delaney

Gary Lee

  • Sonata 37 by S.L. Weiss (Trans. G. Lee)
  1. Prelude
  2. Allemande
  3. Courante

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Prelude #5 — Brian Johanson
  • Julia Florida — Agustin Barrios Mangore
  • Squares Suspended —Andrew York

Gianni Donati

  • “Loretta” from “Miriam & Leon’s Daughters.” — Celil Refik Kaya

Rich Ehrmann

  • Study # 6 — Fernando Sor
  • While My Guitar Gently Weeps
  • Bohemian Rhapsody

Jeff Griesemer

  • The Girl With The Flaxen Hair — Claude DeBussy

Rick Florio (Vihuela)

  • Guardarme Las Vacas — Luys de Narvaez
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Francisco Roldan at 1867 Sancturary

May 25th, 2019 by bob No comments »

Francisco Roldán will be playing a beautiful program with music from Spain, Germany, Puerto Rico, Paraguay and Italy.  It includes works from the sublime Bach, to the great Spanish music of Rodrigo, to the elegant Giuliani and the rich diversity of Barrios.  The concert will be presented at the 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 this Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. General Admission tickets are $20, $15 for members and $5 for school and college students.  “Absolutely poetic and mesmerizing playing.  A truly wonderful evening.” Claudia Dumschat, Organist and Choirmaster, Church of the Transfiguration, NYC

Francisco Roldán

Guitar Recital Program

Guárdame las vacas                                         Luys Narváez (ca. 1500-1560)

Canarios                                                                      Gaspar Sanz (ca. 1640-1710)

                                                                                    Spain

Variations on a Theme by Handel, Op. 107   Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829)

                                                                                    Italy

Ciaccona from BWV 1004 for solo violin                   J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

                                                                                    Germany

Seis Milonga                                                               Ernesto Cordero (b. 1946)

                                                                                    Puerto Rico

Intermission

Recuerdos de la Alhambra                                          Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)

Spain

Elogio de la Guitarra                                       Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    Allegro                                                                    Spain  

   Andantino

    Allegro-Più Allegro

Vals Op. 8, No. 3                                                        Agustín Barrios (1885-1944)

Danza Paraguaya                                                        Paraguay

Cueca

 

Classical Concerts at Grace Presents Guitar Day on June 8

May 24th, 2019 by bob No comments »

Thank you everyone for a great 4th season of our classical Concerts at Grace Artist Series. We are very excited to close off our 2019 Artist Series with our first all day event. We are proud to present “Guitar Day 2019 featuring Seth Himmelhoch and Gabriel Handy. Throughout the day we are going present a wide range of guitar students and professionals. Please feel free to stop in at any point of the day to support them!

For the younger student portion we are still accepting students to play and possibly receive a free lesson. Please pass this information along and have them contact us if interested.

Schedule for the day:

12:00-1:00- Beginner-Intermediate Student Concert
1:00-2:00 Beginner-Intermediate Student Masterclasses/Lessons

2:30-3:30 College Show Case Feat. Ivan Mantilla and Richard McCarthy.
3:30-4:30 College Masterclass lead by John Cesar, Chris Joseph and Dane Wagner

5:00-6:00 Bezama & Hernandez Duo- Jazz Guitar Duo

6:00-7:30 Dinner Break

7:30-8:30 WPU Faculty: Seth Himmelhoch and Gabriel Handy

Please email us with any questions about the event. We hope to see you all there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1926622040977939/

May Meeting

April 15th, 2019 by bob No comments »

These pieces were played at the May 19 meeting in Short Hills:

Jim Tosone

  • English Suite Op. 31 — John Duarte

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Ejercicio #9 — Jose Ferrer
  • Prelude #5 — Bryan Johanson
  • Preludio de Adios — Alphonso Montes
  • Julia Florida — Agustin Barrios

Gary Lee

  • Cancion del Emperador — Luys de Narvaez
  • 2 Scarlatti Sonatas: (1) in G minor, K. 69 (arr. G. Abiton); (2): in G major, K. 274 (arr. A. Zohn)

Ben Larkey

  • Lullaby — (original)
  • Sugar High — (original)

Rich Ehrmann

  • Lagrima — Tarrega
  • Maria — “”

 

 

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William Patterson University GuitarFest 2019

April 10th, 2019 by bob No comments »

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

WPU Guitarfest 2018 takes place in the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. All events are held in the Recital Hall (room 101) in the Music Department.

Schedule of Events

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CONCERT: William Paterson University Guitarists Featuring faculty member Seth Himmelhoch and students of the WP guitar program
2:00-3:00 p.m.
CONCERT: Francisco Roldán
4:00-6:00 p.m.
MASTER CLASS: Carlos Barbosa Lima
8:00-9:30 p.m.
CONCERT: Carlos Barbosa Lima andLarry Del Casale
William Paterson university Music Department
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 720-2315
Professor Seth Himmelhoch (201) 486-7744
Professor Gabriel Handy (646) 382-1190

 

April Meeting

March 27th, 2019 by bob No comments »

These pieces were played at the April 14 meeting in Warren:

Dave Starbuck

  • Prelude from Suite No. 6 — S.L. Weiss
  • Exercise No.10 — Jose Ferrar
  • Exercise No.12 — “”
  • Charm of the Night — “”
  • Dance of the Water Fairies — “”

Ming Chao

  • Sonata, K. 87 — Scarlatti, arr. Claudio Giuliani

Rick Florio

  • Andantino Alla Siciliana — Mauro Giuliani
  • Siciliana — Fernando Sor

Robert Ey

  • Rondo — Wenzel Matiegka

Martin Johansson

  • Malaguena — Trad., arr. Christopher Parkening
  • Funeral March — Chopin

 

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