Born in Hebei, China, Tengyue Zhang began studying the classical guitar at age five with his father and at seven with Professor Chen Zhi in Beijing. In 2012 he entered The Julliard School to study with Sharon Isbin. He is the winner of the 2017 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, the world’s […]
Belgian guitarist Jérôme Mouffe has toured throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Western Europe as a soloist and chamber musician. He was invited to perform at the Agustin Barrios Mangoré Festival in Brussels (2009) sharing the stage with his teacher and mentor Eliot Fisk. He earned his Master of Music degree magna cum laude […]
Born in Cali, Colombia, in 1962 Ricardo Cobo is considered one of the leading guitarists of his generation. He made his professional debut at 17 with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá. He was also the first Latin American to win the GFA Solo International Competition (1987). He has received Colombia’s “Order of Cañasgordas” and the […]
Trio Virado is a fresh collaboration consisting of AmyPorter (flute), João Luiz (guitar), and Juan-Miguel Hernandez (viola). They bring excitement to live concerts and are equally impressive in educational settings at schools and universities. In 2015 the Trio released their long-awaited debut album, “Mangabeira” which includes premieres by Paquito D’Rivera, João Luiz, Frederic Hand, and […]
Born in 1982 Russian guitarist Irina Kulikova made her professional debut at age 12 traveling in Russia and abroad for gala concerts and festivals. She has performed as a soloist, in ensembles, and with orchestras. Ms. Kulikova graduated with distinction at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg (Austria), the Gnessins Academy in Moscow (Russia) and the […]
Who better to kick off our celebration of women in classical guitar than the first woman in the world to be awarded a Doctor of Music in Guitar Performance? Dr. Lily Afshar holds this claim to fame alongside her long list of equally as impressive accolades. Originally from Iran, her performance will feature Persian and […]
Described by Operaworld Magazine as, “the female voice of the Spanish guitar”, Andrea González Caballero is quickly making a name for herself as one of the top guitarists alive today. Originally from Spain, Andrea’s fiery interpretations of Spanish repertoire will take us on a journey through the Iberian Peninsula. Save yourself the trip overseas and […]
Mak Grgić’s St. Louis debut will be such a unique performance that we’re doing it 2 nights in a row! The evening includes a solo guitar recital followed by Mak’s impressive program of chamber music featuring St. Louis musicians. We are so excited to be partnering with The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis to […]
Mak Grgić’s St. Louis debut will be such a unique performance that we’re doing it 2 nights in a row! The evening includes a solo guitar recital followed by Mak’s impressive program of chamber music featuring St. Louis musicians. We are so excited to be partnering with The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis to […]
David Leisner (guitar) and Michael Kelly (baritone) join forces to present Franz Schubert’s song cycle Die schöne Müllerin arranged for guitar and voice. The work tells the story of a young man wandering through the countryside who falls in love with a miller’s beautiful daughter. It is known for exceptionally challenging piano accompaniment which David […]
Berta Rojas’ most recent accomplishments include becoming the first Latin American guitar teacher at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and a performance with the legendary John Williams at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Needless to say, she is a busy woman, and we are so thrilled she’s making time to join us here in St. […]
Ana Vidovic began her international performing career at the age of eleven and has since become one of the most recognizable names in classical guitar. A quick YouTube search of her name brings up videos with millions of views. Try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed, but you will be inspired to join us […]