 From Bulgaria and performing as a guitar
quartet... Triada
Trio
Sep 13, matinee concert, California Villa, Saratoga Retirement
Community
Sep 13, evening concert, West Valley College
These concerts sponsored by Prenkert Guitars
view concert programme
Visit Triada
 Tapestry Arts FestivalOur 9th year...
Classical outdoor Stage, corner of Almaden Blvd and W. San Carlos St,
downtown San Jose
Aug 30 & 31, Labor Day weekend, free concerts presented on both days
view presentation line-up
visit Tapestry Arts
2007-2008 Concert Season
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Michael Bautista
May 13, San Jose Arts Commissioners' Appreciation Reception
entertainment
May 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 Lin
May 12-13, 6 classroom outreach sessions at Santa Teresa and Evergreen
High Schools. San Jose
May 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 Jose
Apr 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
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schedule
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photos
YouTube video, part
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Thomas Viloteau
First Prize winner, Guitar Foundation of America International
Competition
Feb 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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Holiday Ensemble Celebration
Dec 18, San Jose Library, Cambrian Branch
Impromptu 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 Vu
Dec 7, radio interview, KKUP
Dec 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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XueFei Yang
An absolute master of the instrument
Oct 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. Cortes
Sep 28, four classroom outreach sessions at James Lick and
Santa Teresa High Schools in San Jose
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David Grimes
concert artist, composer, teacher & author
Sep 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 Festival
8th year of Society perticipation... Classical outdoor Stage, corner
of Almaden Blvd and Park Ave, downtown San Jose
Sep 1 & 2, Labor Day weekend, free concerts presented on both days
visit Tapestry Arts
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2005-2006 Concert Season
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Thibault Cauvin
An 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 Erato
The 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 Festival
This 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 Hoang
He 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 Krivokapic
From 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 Vidovic
Though 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 Festval
Tapestry Arts Festval in downtown San Jose, September 3, 4, 5, 2005.
Photos on Webshots
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Guinga
Brilliant Brazilian guitarist and composer, Historic Hoover Theatre, August 19, 2005.
Photos on Webshots
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2004-2005 Concert Season
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Adam Holzman
Twice 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 Chapdelaine
He 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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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 Festival
Guitar Solo & Ensemble Festival for middle and high school students.
Historic Hoover Theatre, Mar. 12, 2005.
Photos on Webshots
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Jeremy Jouve
Student 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 Dyens
An 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 Perez
Chilean 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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2002-2003 Concert Season
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Michael Bautista
SUNDAY 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 guitarist
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, June 21, 8:00 pm.
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2001-2002 Concert Season
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Ricardo IZNAOLA
Cuban/Venezuelan guitarist
Saturday, April 20, 8:00 pm, Le Petit Trianon. |
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Cem DURU?Z & Muriel ANDERSON
Classical & Fingerstyle Guitar
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 pm, The Stage.
For more information on Cem Duru?z. |
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Muriel ANDERSON WORKSHOP:
On Saturday, March 9 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.,
Gryphon Stringed Instruments.
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San Franciso Holiday Classical Guitar Ensemble
Lawrence Ferrara & Friends
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm,Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.
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LOS ANGELES GUITAR QUARTET
- a collaboration with Montalvo -
Thursday, November. 29th, 7:30pm, Carriage House Theatre.
MASTERCLASS - William KANENGISER,
LAGQ member and solo guitarist,
1:00 pm to 3:30 in the music building Recital Hall at Santa Clara University.
Steel and Nylon: Peppino D'AGOSTINO and David TANENBAUM
Saturday, October 20, 2001, 8:00p.m., Montgomery Theatre
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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
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TAPESTRY ARTS FESTIVAL 2001 - Sept. 1 & 2 - FreeCenter for the Performing Arts (CPA) Outdoor Stage located on the corner of Almaden Blvd. and Park Ave.
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
2000-2001 Concert Season
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Tapestry Arts Festival 2000
CPA Stage, corner of Park Ave. and Almaden
Blvd, S.J.
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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Women and the Guitar
Oct. 14th, 2000, 8pm, Montgomery Theatre
A unique showcase of three of the best
women performers on the guitar in the U.S.
Starring National Fingerpicking champion
Muriel Anderson, jazz great
Mimi Fox, and the superb classical guitarist
Susan McDonald.
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Susan McDonald
Susan McDonald has released five exceptional CD's, from 1993's The Dream of
Christopher Columbus to 1998's Comfort.
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Muriel Anderson
Is 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 Fox
Is "A superb talent, (with) Dazzling facility on acoustic
and electric guitar, which she applies with gorgeous sensitivity.
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LORENZO MICHELI
Guitar 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 Quartet
Wed, Dec. 20th, 2000, 7 & 8pm, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
The 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 Chapdelaine
Sat, Feb. 24th, 2001, 8:00pm, The Stage
Nylon and steel string fingerstyle guitar virtuoso
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Benjamin Verdery (classical guitar) and
William Coulter (steel string)
Sat, March 24th, 2001, 8:00pm, Le Petit Trianon
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Benjamin Verdery is a brilliant performer, possesses an astonishing
technique, is a skilled arranger and composer, and a gifted teacher.
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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.
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1998-1999 Concert Season
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 Perroy
The 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.? |
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James Kline
James 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 Fujii
The 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.?
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Friday, Saturday, March 26th-27th, 1999, 8 pm
Lily Afshar
Ms. 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 Trio
Mark 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. |
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