Archive | September, 2010

Movie Night in Canada: Duo Verdejo plays Murray Adaskin

By on September 29, 2010 in Movie Night in Canada

Moderato from Duo (1996) for Viola & Guitar by Murray Adaskin (1906-2002). Performed by Duo Verdejo, Meghan Verdejo, viola and Adrian Verdejo, guitar on June 21 2009 at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Victoria Canada. www.duoverdejo.com

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Etude No. 1 by Giulio Regondi (Free Sheet Music)

By on September 27, 2010 in Free and Recommended Sheet Music

Today’s free sheet music from the archive: Regondi, Giulio (1822-1872): Download Etude No. 1 [FREE]   © Bradford Werner 2010 www.bradfordwerner.ca c/o www.classicalguitarcanada.ca All rights reserved. Do not redistribute.

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Guitar Society of Toronto presents: Fernando Espí

By on September 26, 2010 in Canadian News and Events

Saturday October 9th, 2010. 8PM Heliconian Hall 35 Hazelton Avenue More info and tickets: www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com The brilliant success of guitarist Fernando Espí is the result of his an innate musical sensitivity, combined with a solid technical grounding. Considered by the classical music press to be ‘one of the greatest Spanish classical guitarists’ (Ritmo), and ‘an [...]

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Classical Guitar Society of Calgary presents Jérôme Ducharme

By on September 20, 2010 in Canadian News and Events

See Jérôme Ducharme in last week’s Movie Night: Jerome Ducharme plays Ballade from by Jacques Hétu This info from The Classical Guitar Society of Calgary: www.classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com/ducharme.html Saturday, October 16, 2010 Leacock Theatre Mt. Royal College, 8:00 pm 4825 Richard Rd, SW Adults $25, Students/Seniors $15 Jérôme Ducharme Canadian guitarist Jérôme Ducharme, the 2005 winner of [...]

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Calgary Bach Festival Society: Ralph Maier

By on September 20, 2010 in Canadian News and Events

Sunday, September 26, 2010 Scarboro United Church, 3:00 pm 134 Scarboro Avenue SW Sponsored by Calgary Bach Festival Society, not included in CGSC subscription Ralph Maier We would like to announce that our friends at the Calgary Bach Festival Society will be featuring Calgarian guitarist Ralph Maier. Ralph is currently the head of the guitar [...]

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Spotlight: Douglas Hensley – guitarist

By on September 17, 2010 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews

It is my pleasure to introduce the first artist in the new Spotlight category on Classical Guitar Canada: Douglas Hensley. The Spotlight category will showcase Canadian guitarists, luthiers, and composers. The general idea will be to present the artist’s biography, an interview, and contact information. I’ll be starting out on the West Coast and then [...]

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VCM Presents Concert Series: Guitarist Jorge Caballero (NYC)

By on September 16, 2010 in Canadian News and Events

Victoria Conservatory of Music Presents Concert Series: Guitarist Jorge Caballero (NYC) DATE/TIME: Monday, October 4, 2010, 7:30 pm EVENT: VCM Pesents Concert Series: Guitarist Jorge Caballero (NYC) VENUE: Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. TICKETS/ADMISSION: $17 general/$15 students and seniors. Available at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, McPherson Box Office, and at the door. INFO: [...]

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Haralabos Stafylakis – Critical Density – Performed by Tariq Harb

By on September 15, 2010 in Movie Night in Canada

Every Wednesday is Movie Night in Canada. Haralabos [ Harry ] Stafylakis – Critical Density – IV. Fantasy: A mental image unrelated to reality The fourth and final movement of Haralabos [ Harry ] Stafylakis’s quintet for guitar and strings, Critical Density. Performed by Tariq Harb (guitar), Aysel Taghi-Zada & Chris Whitley (violins), Lilian Belknap [...]

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OGS presents Jason Vieaux in Ottawa

OGS presents Jason Vieaux in Ottawa

By on September 14, 2010 in Canadian News and Events

The Ottawa Guitar Society presents: Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux Masterclass, Sept 16th: Jason will be giving a master class on Thursday night (September 16th) from 5-8 pm in Freiman hall (room 121 the uOttawa School of Music’s Pérez building (610 Cumberland in Ottawa). $5 for auditiors (free for OGS members). Concert, Sept 17th: Jason is [...]

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CD Review: Classique! by Vincea McClelland

By on September 13, 2010 in Reviews and New Releases

Classique! Guitar Music from Spain and the Americas Composers include: Maza, Turina, Rodrigo, Llobet, York, Kearney, Qualey, Brouwer, Zenamon, Aquino, Bonfa, Machado. Sound samples from Classique!:www.vinceamcclelland.com/Classique.html Artist website and purchase info: www.vinceamcclelland.com Just a short review today as September is always one of those crazy months. What I like about this recording: I like the [...]

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