Drew Henderson plays Bach: Allegro Assai, BWV 1005

Drew Henderson (YouTube) performs another great work by Bach. Love the videos and sound quality he is producing these days. Drew is fast becoming my go to source for high quality playing and videos production online. Plus, his performance is great: clean, rhythmic, and well phrased. An utter delight! Arranged and performed by Toronto-based guitarist [...]

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Adrian Verdejo plays Elliott Carter

My good friend Adrian Verdejo, who I play with in the Victoria Guitar Trio, gave a concert in Vancouver last month with Stanton Jack and Mason Razavi. I really enjoyed the eclectic mix on the programme. Here is his strong performance of Elliott Carter’s “Changes.” I remember Adrian working on this piece back in college while we were roommates. [...]

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Review: Comme un Tango – The Music of Patrick Roux

Listen to samples or buy the album: Comme un tango: The Music of Patrick Roux Original Release Date: January 1, 2013 Copyright: (c) 2013 Productions d’Oz Total Length: 56:34 Tracks & Artists: Comme un tango – Canadian Guitar Quartet Le bourdon de l’âme – Patrick Kearney Après le bandonéon – Ensemble Contretemps/Go D’un ciel à l’autre – Patrick [...]

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Guitare Alla Grande 2013 by Heather Morand Clark

Guitare Alla Grande  Ottawa Canada  February 14-17, 2013 by Heather Morand Clark It was with a good deal of anticipation that I set off for the Guitare Alla Grande festival in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa.  This four day festival takes place in mid-February, when all of us need a little break in the middle [...]

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Matthew McAllister plays Canada from West to East

If you get a chance to see the excellent Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister while he’s in Canada do get out to hear this wonderful musician. I’ve really enjoyed his beautiful playing on his YouTube Channel and I’m sure he will charm audiences across the country. Website: www.matthewmcallister.com Concerts Friday 5th April 12.10pm  Vancouver Art Gallery ‘Out [...]

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Sauble Beach Guitar Festival – 2013

Here’s a little note from festival director and guitarist-extraordinaire Jeffrey McFadden inviting you to Sauble Beach Guitar Festival – 2013. Looks like a great festival in a beautiful location. Also, look at the amazing faculty and performers! Other festival directors in Canada are also encouraged to email me and write about their festival. -Bradford Sauble Beach Guitar Festival – [...]

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Guitare Montreal – Festival and Competition 2013

Another year of festivals are upon us and the wonderful guitarist Patrick Kearney (festival founder and director) sent me the below welcome note inviting you to Guitare Montreal 2013. Looks like a great festival with artists: Jérôme Ducharme, Marcin Dylla, Patrick Kearney, Matthew McAllister, Jeffrey McFadden, Dave Pilon, David Steinhardt. -Bradford Guitare Montreal 2013! April 26,27,28. I am [...]

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Site Update from Bradford – March 14, 2013

It’s been awhile since I gave the readers an update on my sites so here’s a little break down: There Are Two Sites: There are two sites that I operate. I did this to separate my lessons, sheet music, and other monatization from Classical Guitar Canada’s Canadian content mission. I also wanted a place to [...]

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CGC Community: Share your concerts, news, and videos

I’ve set up a Google+ community to act as a forum for Canadian Guitarists. It’s not a true forum, more of an opportunity to share and interact with others. Share your stuff: Please sign up and share things like concerts, videos, links, and comments. View the forum here What is Google+? Google+ is a social media platform much in the way [...]

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Drew Henderson plays Paganini

Toronto based guitarist Drew Henderson plays Niccolo Paganini – Grand Sonata for Guitar and Violin. Allegro Risoluto. Drew has been making spectacular quality videos to match his great playing. You can see more of his work at Drew Henderson’s  YouTube Channel. Recorded and performed by Toronto-based guitarist and teacher Drew Henderson. Please enjoy in 720p! [...]

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Spotlight: Stephen Lochbaum, guitarist

Stephen Lochbaum, guitarist Youtube: TheStephenL I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Stephen Lochbaum regularly in Victoria over the years. While he was in Victoria I saw him study (UVic w/Alexander Dunn), perform, teach, and, on occasion, rock-out. He is a musician with personality and an exceptional flare for performance (more about that below). One funny bit of info [...]

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Spotlight: Patrick Feely, guitarist and community leader

Patrick Feely: www.patfeely.com I’ve been seeing great things from Brantford Ontario. Patrick Freely has been organizing wonderful projects for his students and the community as well as concertizing himself. With a background in both jazz and classical guitar he seems to be bringing life to the music scene in Brantford. Patrick is also the artistic director of [...]

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