Babak Falsafi, lecture-demonstration
Jun 21, "New Developments in Classical Guitar and the Persian Music," San Jose Library, Hillview Branchview presentation programme
Visit Babak Falsafi
Babak Falsafi, lecture-demonstrationJun 21, "New Developments in Classical Guitar and the Persian Music," San Jose Library, Hillview Branchview presentation programme Visit Babak Falsafi |
SBGS Showcase Concert
May 31, Showcase Concert featuring Ben Barron, Arina Burceva, Teja Gerken
& Michael Bautista at Theatre On San Pedro Square, downtown San Joseview concert programme Visit Arina Burceva Visit Teja Gerken Visit Michael Bautista view event photos |
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Michael BautistaMay 13, San Jose Arts Commissioners' Appreciation Reception entertainmentMay 18, Blaine House Concert May 31, "A Conversation With Michael Bautista," San Jose Library, Almaden Branch view Blaine House programme Visit Michael Bautista |
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Steve LinMay 12-13, 6 classroom outreach sessions at Santa Teresa and Evergreen High Schools. San JoseMay 13, "A Conversation With Steve Lin," San Jose Library, Tully Community Branch view programme Visit Steve Lin |
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Ahmed El-Salamouny's "Brazilian Guitar Project"Apr 25, classroom outreach sessions at Leland and Piedmont High Schools, San JoseApr 25, radio interview, KKUP Apr 25, evening concert, VA Hospital, Menlo Park Apr 26, "A Conversation With Ahmed El-Salamouny," San Jose Library, Vineland Branch Apr 26, evening concert, DeAnza College, Cupertino Apr 27, workshop, DeAnza College, Cupertino view concert programme Visit Ahmed El-Salamouny view event photos |
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4th annual Guitar solo & ensemble Festival... a weekend of lectures, studio recitals, exhibits, workshops, masterclasses, clinics, demonstrations and evening concerts.Mar 28, radio interview, KKUP Mar 28, evening WORLD GUITAR NIGHT concert with Mesut Ozgen, William Coulter and Matthew Grasso, Concert Hall, School of Music, San Jose State University Mar 29, Ricardo Cobo masterclass, School of Music, SJSU Mar 29, Ricardo Cobo concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre Mar 30, Marc Teicholz masterclass, School of Music, SJSU view Festival brochure (side 1) view Festival brochure (side 2) view Festival schedule view event photos |
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Arts Express Projectwith instructors Jon Sharp & Ben ZussmanMar 5, children's matinee concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre view concert programme |
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Thomas ViloteauFirst Prize winner, Guitar Foundation of America International CompetitionFeb 22, radio interview, KKUP Feb 22, evening concert, VA Hospital, Palo Alto Feb 23, "A Conversation with Thomas Viloteau," San Jose Library, West Valley Branch Feb 23, evening concert, Historic Hoover Theatre Feb 24, masterclass, Historic Hoover Theatre view concert programme visit Thomas Viloteau's video |
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Roland DyensJan 10, masterclass, Historic Hoover TheatreJan 11, radio interview, KKUP Jan 11, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre view concert programme visit Roland Dyens |
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Holiday Ensemble CelebrationDec 18, San Jose Library, Cambrian BranchImpromptu ensemble readings of Christmas and holiday music score were led by Jerry Snyder. Sixteen amateur and student musicians (guitars + 2 violin & 1 cello) participated in this traditional no-rehearsal all skill level reading experience. |
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Phung Tuan VuDec 7, radio interview, KKUPDec 8, "A Conversation with Phung Tuan Vu," San Jose Library, Education Park Branch Dec 9, evening concert, De Anza College, Cupertino view bio view evening programme |
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Ricardo IznaolaNov 18, evening concert, San Jose Stage Co, downtown San JoseNov 19, three classroom outreach sessions at Independence High School in San Jose view concert programme visit Ricardo Iznaola |
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XueFei YangAn absolute master of the instrumentOct 5, radio interview, KKUP Oct 6, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose Oct 7, masterclass, Historic Hoover Theatre, San Jose Oct 8 & 9, six classroom outreach sessions at Monte Vista, Evergreen and Santa Teresa High Schools in San Jose view concert programme visit XueFei Yang |
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Carlos E. CortesSep 28, four classroom outreach sessions at James Lick and Santa Teresa High Schools in San Jose |
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David Grimesconcert artist, composer, teacher & authorSep 8, evening concert, West Valley College, Saratoga Sep 9, masterclass, West Valley College, Saratoga view concert programme visit David Grimes |
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Tapestry Arts Festival8th year of Society perticipation... Classical outdoor Stage, corner of Almaden Blvd and Park Ave, downtown San JoseSep 1 & 2, Labor Day weekend, free concerts presented on both days view presentation line-up visit Tapestry Arts |
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Thibault CauvinAn exceptionally talented guitarist, Mr. Cauvin has been busy collecting awards... already 13 international First Prizes.Masterclass at Historic Hoover Theatre, May 6, 2006. Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, May 6, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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Duo EratoThe Duo, long-time friends Riza Carlson and Martha Masters, has performed across North America being praised for their lyrical and elegant musicianship.Concert at Le Petit Trianon Theatre, April 1, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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2nd Guitar Solo and Ensemble FestivalThis event delivered a weekend of classical guitar mini recitals, lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, a concert and masterclass.Festival at Historic Hoover Theatre, March 11 and 12, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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Minh Le HoangHe was First Prize winner in the 2001 Adelaide Spring Guitar Competition, has performed in master classes for John Williams, Carlos Bonell, Pavel Steidl, and David Leisner. Minh holds a Master of Music degree from Australian National University, Canberra School of Music, where he is currently teaching.Radio interview on March 10, Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, March 11, 2006. Masterclass at Longay Conservatory of Guitar, March 12, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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Goran KrivokapicFrom Belgrade, the South Bay Guitar Society presents the First Prize Winner 2004 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.Masterclass at Historic Hoover Theatre, February 26, 2006. Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, February 25, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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Dynamic Guitars. Lawrence Ferrara, classical. Albero Marques, flamenco . Headstock Guitar Ensemble, latin-jazz including: Scott Sorkin, Ed Johnson, Bill Moio & Tim Volpicella Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, January 21, 2006. Photos on Webshots |
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Ana VidovicThough barely twenty three years of age,she has already won an impressive number of prizes and international competitions all over the world.Masterclass at San Jose State University, October 15, 2005. Concert at Le Petit Trianon, OCtober 15, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Berta Rojas"Guitarist extraordinaire," recording artist, lecturer and Agustin Barrios scholar,Le Petit Trianon, September 17, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Tapestry Arts FestvalTapestry Arts Festval in downtown San Jose, September 3, 4, 5, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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GuingaBrilliant Brazilian guitarist and composer, Historic Hoover Theatre, August 19, 2005.Photos on Webshots |
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Adam HolzmanTwice chosen to perform in the historic master classes of the legendary Andres Segovia. In 1983, Adam won the Guitar Foundation of America competition.Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, May 21, 2005. Masterclass at DeAnza College, May 20, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Michael ChapdelaineHe is the only guitarist to ever be awarded First Prize in both the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and National Fingerpicking Championship.Concert at Le Petit Trianon Theatre, masterclass at DeAnza College, Apr. 16, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Open MicEspresso Garden & Cafe, May 18, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Carlos Barbosa Lima and Gustavo Colina"Up close and Personal with Carlos Barbosa Lima and Gustavo Colina.", House concert, Mar. 13, 2005.Photos on Webshots |
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Guitar Solo & Ensemble FestivalGuitar Solo & Ensemble Festival for middle and high school students.Historic Hoover Theatre, Mar. 12, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Jeremy JouveStudent of Alberto Ponce and Roland Dyens, 20 year old Jouve has been collecting competition awards throughout Europe.Concert at Historic Hoover Theatre, masterclass at West Valley College, Feb. 12, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Roland DyensAn artist whose compositions and arrangements are performed around the world to unanimous praise and enthusiasm.Concert at Le Petit Trianon Theatre and radio interview, Jan. 14, 2005. Masterclass at West Valley College, Jan. 15, 2005. Photos on Webshots |
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Carlos PerezChilean guitar virtuoso, Carlos Perez plays "Four Hundred Years of Music for the Classical Guitar."Recital Hall, West Valley College, Saratoga, Nov. 06, 2004. Photos on Webshots |
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Michael BautistaSUNDAY SHOWCASE, August 17, 3pm, at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.View more event photos by Pi Sheng Chang. |
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Frederik Munk Larsen - Danish classical guitaristImmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, June 21, 8:00 pm.View Photos by John Liu, cadenza19811@yahoo.com. |
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Ricardo IZNAOLACuban/Venezuelan guitaristSaturday, April 20, 8:00 pm, Le Petit Trianon. |
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Classical & Fingerstyle Guitar |
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Muriel ANDERSON WORKSHOP: On Saturday, March 9 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Gryphon Stringed Instruments. For more information on Muriel Anderson. |
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San Franciso Holiday Classical Guitar EnsembleLawrence Ferrara & FriendsThursday, December 13, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm,Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. |
MASTERCLASS - William KANENGISER,
LAGQ member and solo guitarist,
1:00 pm to 3:30 in the music building Recital Hall at Santa Clara University.
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Martha MASTERSGuitar Foundation of America 2000 WinnerSaturday, November 17th, 2001, 8:00pm, Le Petit Trianon. Click here for more information about Martha. |
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Few can match Peppino's combined technical
prowess and lyrical artistry on the steel string. http://www.peppinodagostino.com/ |
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David Tanenbaum is recognized internationally as a
superlative performing and recording artist, a
charismatic educator and a transcriber of both taste
and intelligence, David Tanenbaum is one of the most
admired classical guitarists of his generation. http://www.davidtanenbaum.com |
Saturday: 11:30 - SBGS & Friends, 12:45 - Sharon WAYNE, 2:00 - Brandon YIP,
3:15 - ALMA DUO, 4:45 - Michael CHAPDELAINE
Sunday: 11:30 - Neil HOGAN, 12:45 - David DUENAS, 2:00 - William COULTER & Deby
BENTON GROSJEAN, 3:15 - Philip ROSHEGER, 4:45 - Rico STOVER
SBGS presents . . . - Free -
Saturday, Sept. 2
11:30 Daniel Roest Duo
classical flute and guitar
1:00 GATOS - Terry Summa and
Jerry Snyder (flute and guitar)
classical and jazz
2:15 Brandon Yip, solo classical guitar
3:40 San Fransico Guitar Quartet
4:45 James Kline, eleven string
arched guitar
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Sunday, Sept. 3
11:15 Neil Hogan, fingerstyle
steel string acoustic guitar
12:30 William Coultier and Deby Benton
Grosjean, guitar and violin duo,
celtic/America folk music
4:15 Michael Coulan, fingerstyle steel
4:45 Duck Baker, fingerstyle steel string
jazz and blues guitar
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Susan McDonaldSusan McDonald has released five exceptional CD's, from 1993's The Dream of Christopher Columbus to 1998's Comfort. |
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Muriel AndersonIs widely regarded as the premier woman fingerstyle in the U.S. today.Muriel Anderson Guitar Workshop, Sat., Oct. 14th, 1-3pm, Gryphon Stringed Instruments. |
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Mimi FoxIs "A superb talent, (with) Dazzling facility on acoustic and electric guitar, which she applies with gorgeous sensitivity. |
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LORENZO MICHELIGuitar Foundation of America 1999 Winner.Fri, Nov. 10th, 2000, 8:00pm, Le PetitTrianon Lorenzo Micheli MASTERCLASS: Sat., Nov. 11th, 2000, 11:00am, Espresso Garden and Cafe. Lorenzo's merits have been acknowledged by the juries of several international competitions. |
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San Francisco Guitar QuartetWed, Dec. 20th, 2000, 7 & 8pm, Cathedral Basilica of Saint JosephThe San Francisco Guitar Quartet have distinguished themselves as a leading young ensemble noted for excellence in performance and innovative programming. ENSEMBLE MEMBERS: David Duenas, Christopher Hanford, Mark Simons, Sharon Wayne |
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Michael ChapdelaineSat, Feb. 24th, 2001, 8:00pm, The StageNylon and steel string fingerstyle guitar virtuoso |
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| Benjamin Verdery is a brilliant performer, possesses an astonishing technique, is a skilled arranger and composer, and a gifted teacher. | Mr. Coulter is an Irish music, language and song specialist and has been recording and performing traditional music in the San Francisco Bay area since 1981. |
All concerts are at Le Petit Trianon Theater, 72 North 5th St., San Jose.
Subscribe to the season - call 408-292-0704 or concerts@sbgs.org.
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Saturday, November 7, 1998, 8 pm
Judical PerroyThe 1997 GFA Winner on tour. Every year, the winner of the largest guitar competition in North America is awarded a 50-city concert tour. Want to know how good someone has to be to come out on top? Hear this young champion in his victory tour. |
Saturday, November 21st, 1998, 8 pm
James KlineJames Kline, winner of three international competitions, has been continually praised by the press for his imaginative and sensitive performances throughout Europe and North America. He plays the eleven-string arch guitar, a combination of Renaissance and Baroque lutes that you have to see and hear to believe. A magical musical experience. |
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Saturday, February 27th, 1999, 8 pm
Keigo FujiiThe classical guitar is extremely popular in Japan, and one of the best players from Japan is coming to San Jose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the Far East when Keigo Fujii makes his first visit to the Bay Area. |
Friday, Saturday, March 26th-27th, 1999, 8 pm
Lily AfsharMs. Afshar, a native of Iran, packed the Le Petit Trianon hall last year at her San Jose debut and nearly sold out this year as well. Andres Segovia said of her, "She will be a great celebrity," and the GFA Soundboard Magazine called her playing "vivacious, buoyant... flawless." She earned First Prize in several international competitions and her Doctorate of Music degree from Florida State University. Come see how she is fulfilling Segovia's promise. |
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Saturday, May 1st, 1999, 8 pm
The Falla TrioMark your calendar for when the top classical guitar trio in the world visits San Jose and the South Bay Guitar Society. Their rousing performances of the widest variety of chamber music, jazz and arrangements of popular music have kept audiences demanding more. Join us as we close our season with this outstanding trio. |