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Archive | June, 2011
Henderson-Kolk Duo – Last appearance in Toronto
Been receiving this in multiple emails. This duo is spectacular, listen to samples and a review: here. Dear friends, You are invited to attend a concert by one of Canada’s premiere chamber groups, the Henderson Kolk Guitar Duo. Sadly, as Drew Henderson has decided to pursue a career outside of music, this performance will be [...]
Jean-Francois Desrosby – A Musical Journey from Undergrad to Doctorate
This is a guest post by Jean-Francois Desrosby, look for his biography at the end of this article as well as a link to his website and his excellent new recording. Quick links: Artist Website, Buy or listen to samples of his recording, Blog, Brad’s Review of his CD I’ve been approaching artists asking if [...]
Guitar Hamilton – A Guest Post About Hamilton International Guitar Festival
This is a guest post written by Guitar Hamilton (Hamilton’s official guitar society) secretary, Dean Edwards. The post came about through the coordination of Emma Rush. Festival Website: www.hamiltonguitarfest.com Guitar Hamilton: www.guitarhamilton.com Festival Facebook Group: A great place to meet people and see posted videos! A three-day celebration of the classical guitar! The first annual [...]
Ben Schenstead – Spirit of the Guitar: From Latin America to Europe
Just a quick note that I am moving away from reviewing recordings and more into just promoting Canadian content. This recording was sent to me recently and is the first of many new Canadian album finds that I’ll be posting. – Brad Ben Schenstead – Spirit of the Guitar: From Latin America to Europe Artist [...]
Adjudicating Guitar
A common question my students ask is what adjudicators consider when evaluating a performance? This is a complex question because of the nature of performing arts and ambiguity of something we can call “correct” or “incorrect”. Music is vague because it is highly interpretive. One performance may have high technical standards whereas another has high [...]
Matthew Hinsley – Reaching Out Part 2 | Guitar Salon
Partnerships have become an increasingly valuable way to reach new people, enhance programming, and expand boundaries. In part 1 of this series I reported on how we were able to launch a sold-out series of intimate concerts with wine and cheese receptions by partnering with Heritage Society of Austin, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, and Twin Liquors [...]
Eli Kassner awarded and honoured
via Heather Morand Clark Eli Kassner, the founder of the Guitar Society of Toronto, has been inducted into the GFA Hall of Fame. See: www.guitarfoundation.org/drupal/node/4240 He is also being given an honorary doctorate from Carleton University. Here is the link for the Carleton University press release: www1.carleton.ca/newsroom/news-releases/carleton-university-honours-10-outstanding-canadians-at-spring-convocation-june-7-to-10/ You have to scroll down to the June 10th ceremony to [...]
Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society presents: The Manitoba Classical Guitar Duo
The Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society presents: The Manitoba Classical Guitar Duo *featuring Michael Daher and Skender Sefa June 18, 2011 Saturday at 8 pm @ Manitoba Museum – Planatarium Auditorium 190 Rupert Ave. Tickets $20/$15/$10 please call 667-5250 for tickets or more info. Tickets available at McNally Robinson. The Manitoba Classical Guitar Duo’s first full [...]
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