2008-2009 Concert Season


from Brazil...

Alieksey Vianna with Carlos Oliveira

May 15, mid-day concert, Alzheimer's Avtivity Center, San Jose
May 15, classroom outreach session, Piedmont Hills High School, San Jose
May 15, radio interview, KKUP
May 16, library lecture "A Conversation with Alieksey Vianna," Edenvale Branch Library, San Jose
May 16, evening concert, Theatre On San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose
May 17, masterclass, Historic Hoover Theatre, San Jose
May 18, three classroom outreach sessions, Santa Teresa High School, San Jose


A classical guitar evening with you, our sign-up musicians and guest stage host

Tony Wong

Apr 28, OpenMic, Vineland Branch Library, San Jose


Latin American & classical ensemble

Alturas Duo

Apr 24, radio interview, KKUP
Apr 24, evening concert, VA Hospital, Menlo Park
Apr 25, library lecture "A Conversation with Alturas Duo," Alviso Branch Library, San Jose
Apr 25, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
view concert booklet
Visit Alturas Duo


5th annual Guitar solo & ensemble Festival

... a weekend of lectures, studio recitals, exhibits, workshops, masterclasses, clinics, demonstrations and evening concerts.
Mar 27, radio interview, KKUP
Mar 27, evening concert with George Sakellariou, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, San Jose
Mar 28, masterclass lead by Marc Teicholz, Independence High School
Mar 28, evening concert with Muriel Anderson and John Doan, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, San Jose
Mar 29, masterclass lead by Muriel Anderson
Mar 30, 2 classroom outreach sessions at Independence High School, San Jose
Mar 30, 1 classroom outreach session at Piedmont High School, San Jose
view Festival schedule
Visit George Sakellariou
Visit Muriel Anderson
Visit Marc Teicholz
view event photos by Pi Sheng Chang
view youtube photo story by John Liu


from Russia...

"Grisha" Grigory Goryachev

Mar 24, 3 classroom outreach sessions at James Lick High School, San Jose
Mar 24, 2 classroom outreach sessions at Evergreen High School, San Jose
Visit Grisha


A classical guitar evening with you, our sign-up musicians and guest stage host

Ben Zussman

Mar 24, OpenMic, Vineland Branch Library, San Jose
Visit Ben Zussman


Jerry Snyder

Mar 20, classroom outreach session, Horace Mann Elementary School, San Jose
Visit Jerry Snyder


Arts Express Project

with instructors Jon Sharp, Ben Zussman and Jerry Snyder.
Mar 4, children's matinee concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre


A classical guitar evening with you, our sign-up musicians and guest stage host

Jon Sharp


Feb 24, OpenMic, Vineland Branch Library, San Jose
Visit Jon Sharp


Marcin Dylla

Feb 7, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
Feb 8, masterclass, Historic Hoover Theatre, San Jose
Feb 9, three classroom outreach sessions, Independence HS, San Jose
Feb 10, three classroom outreach sessions, Santa Teresa HS, San Jose
view concert booklet
Visit Marcin Dylla


A classical guitar evening with you, our sign-up musicians and guest stage host

Babak Falsafi

Jan 27, OpenMic, Vineland Branch Library, San Jose
Visit Babak Falsafi

Steve Lin


Jan 23, Arts Panorama presentation, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
Visit Steve Lin

Andrew York

Jan 10, library lecture "Music of Andrew York" by Benett Zussman, San Jose Library, Joyce Ellington Branch
Jan 10, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
Jan 11, masterworkshop, Longay Conservatory of Guitar , Santa Clara
view concert playbook
Visit Andrew York
Visit Ben Zussman


SJSU Guitar Quartet


Dec 19, radio interview, KKUP
Dec 22, benefit concert, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, downtown San Jose
view event flier


Holiday Ensemble Celebration


Impromptu ensemble readings of Christmas and holiday music score were led by Jerry Snyder. Fourteen amateur and student musicians (guitars + 2 flutes) participated in this traditional no-rehearsal all skill level reading experience.
Dec 16, Vineland Branch Library, San Jose


A classical guitar evening with you our sign-up musicians and stage host

Cliff Dunn

Nov 25, OpenMic, San Jose Library, Vineland Branch


From Canada...

Dale Kavanagh

Nov 1, "A Conversation with Dale Kavanagh," San Jose Library, Pearl Avenue Branch
Nov 1, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
Nov 2, masterclass, Willow Glen Books, Lincoln St, San Jose
view concert programme
Visit Dale Kavanagh


A classical guitar evening with our sign-up musicians and stage host

Charles Perkins

Oct 28, OpenMic, San Jose Library, Vineland Branch
View Charles' YouTube video


from Belgium...

Jerome Mouffe

Oct 3, four classroom outreach sessions, Evergreen HS, San Jose
Oct 3, radio interview, KKUP 91.5
Oct 4, "A Conversation with Jerome Mouffe," San Jose Library, Willow Glen Branch
Oct 4, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre, downtown San Jose
Oct 5, masterclass, Music Village, Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose
view concert program
Visit Jerome Mouffe


A classical guitar evening with you our sign-up musicians with stage host

Daniel Foley

Sep 30, Open Mic, San Jose Library, Vineland Branch
Visit Daniel Foley


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 Festival

Our 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


A classical guitar evening with you our sign-up musicians and stage host

Rob Watson

Aug 26, Open Mic, San Jose Library, Vineland Branch
Visit Rob Watson at Longay Conservatory of Guitar


A classical guitar evening with you our sign-up musicians and stage host

Josh Friedman

Jul 22, Open Mic, San Jose Library, Vineland Branch
Visit Josh Friedman's guitar studio

2007-2008 Concert Season


Babak Falsafi, lecture-demonstration

Jun 21, "New Developments in Classical Guitar and the Persian Music," San Jose Library, Hillview Branch
view 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 Jose
view concert programme
Visit Arina Burceva
Visit Teja Gerken
Visit Michael Bautista
view event photos

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

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


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

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
YouTube video, part 1 of 2
YouTube video, part 2 of 2

Arts Express Project

with instructors Jon Sharp & Ben Zussman
Mar 5, children's matinee concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre
view concert programme

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

Roland Dyens

Jan 10, masterclass, Historic Hoover Theatre
Jan 11, radio interview, KKUP
Jan 11, evening concert, Le Petit Trianon Theatre
view concert programme
visit Roland Dyens

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.

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

Ricardo Iznaola

Nov 18, evening concert, San Jose Stage Co, downtown San Jose
Nov 19, three classroom outreach sessions at Independence High School in San Jose
view concert programme
visit Ricardo Iznaola

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

Carlos E. Cortes

Sep 28, four classroom outreach sessions at James Lick and Santa Teresa High Schools in San Jose

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

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

2005-2006 Concert Season


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berta Rojas

"Guitarist extraordinaire," recording artist, lecturer and Agustin Barrios scholar,
Le Petit Trianon, September 17, 2005. Photos on Webshots

Tapestry Arts Festval

Tapestry Arts Festval in downtown San Jose, September 3, 4, 5, 2005. Photos on Webshots

Guinga

Brilliant Brazilian guitarist and composer, Historic Hoover Theatre, August 19, 2005.
Photos on Webshots

2004-2005 Concert Season


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

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

Open Mic

Espresso Garden & Cafe, May 18, 2005. Photos on Webshots

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

Guitar Solo & Ensemble Festival

Guitar Solo & Ensemble Festival for middle and high school students.
Historic Hoover Theatre, Mar. 12, 2005. Photos on Webshots

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

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

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

2002-2003 Concert Season



Michael Bautista

SUNDAY SHOWCASE, August 17, 3pm, at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.
View more event photos by Pi Sheng Chang.

Frederik Munk Larsen - Danish classical guitarist

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, June 21, 8:00 pm.
View Photos by John Liu, cadenza19811@yahoo.com.

2001-2002 Concert Season


Ricardo IZNAOLA

Cuban/Venezuelan guitarist
Saturday, April 20, 8:00 pm, Le Petit Trianon.


Cem DURU?Z & Muriel ANDERSON

Classical & Fingerstyle Guitar
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 pm, The Stage. For more information on Cem Duru?z.

Muriel ANDERSON WORKSHOP:
On Saturday, March 9 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Gryphon Stringed Instruments.
For more information on Muriel Anderson.

San Franciso Holiday Classical Guitar Ensemble

Lawrence Ferrara & Friends
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm,Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.

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.


Martha MASTERS

Guitar Foundation of America 2000 Winner
Saturday, November 17th, 2001, 8:00pm, Le Petit Trianon.
Click here for more information about Martha.

Steel and Nylon: Peppino D'AGOSTINO and David TANENBAUM

Saturday, October 20, 2001, 8:00p.m., Montgomery Theatre
Few can match Peppino's combined technical prowess and lyrical artistry on the steel string.
http://www.peppinodagostino.com/
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

TAPESTRY ARTS FESTIVAL 2001 - Sept. 1 & 2 - Free

Center 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

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
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


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.

Susan McDonald

Susan McDonald has released five exceptional CD's, from 1993's The Dream of Christopher Columbus to 1998's Comfort.


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.


Mimi Fox

Is "A superb talent, (with) Dazzling facility on acoustic and electric guitar, which she applies with gorgeous sensitivity.


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.

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

Michael Chapdelaine

Sat, Feb. 24th, 2001, 8:00pm, The Stage
Nylon and steel string fingerstyle guitar virtuoso

Benjamin Verdery (classical guitar) and William Coulter (steel string)
Sat, March 24th, 2001, 8:00pm, Le Petit Trianon
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.

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.

Judical Perroy Photograph 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.?

?Saturday, November 21st, 1998, 8 pm?

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.

James Kline Photograph

Keigo Fujii Photograph 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.?

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.?

Lily Afshar Photograph

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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