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COZMO plays OZ – Australian Composed and Arranged Music

Posted on 9 November 2009 by canberraguitar

COZMO ‚Äì Capital of Australia Mandolinata ‚Äì on 28 November presented a delightful program of mandolin ensemble compositions and arrangements by Australian composers including Richard Charlton and Russell Reinhardt and Canberra premieres of works by Robert Schulz and Rob Kay … Continue reading →

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Brew Guitar Duo “Songs and Dances”

Posted on 10 October 2009 by canberraguitar

The Brew Guitar Duo released their newest CD “Songs and Dances“¬† in a live performance at Wig & Pen (how appropriate – a brewery) on 8 November.¬† The official launch took place on 13 Nov in Canberra at Wesley Music … Continue reading →

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Oscar Herrero – Flamenco guitar

Posted on 4 October 2009 by canberraguitar

Spanish guitarist and master of flamenco guitar Oscar Herrero, accompanied by leading Australian guitarist Timothy Kain, gave a great concert on 12 October 2009 on the occasion of the National Day of Spain in a program that commemorated the centenary … Continue reading →

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Classical Guitar Society Orchestra adds colour to Floriade

Posted on 3 October 2009 by canberraguitar

Canberra Classical Guitar Society’s Guitar Orchestra recently performed during the Spanish Embassy Concert at Floriade. The orchestra played six short pieces with a Spanish theme (and on “Spanish Guitars” of course). Victor Matthews, Matthew Towicz, Milena Cifali and Mark Norton … Continue reading →

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Andrey Lebedev wins 2009 McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge

Posted on 3 September 2009 by canberraguitar

Congratulations to ANU School of Music classical guitarist Andrey Lebedev who won first place in the Classical Guitar competition in Sydney on the weekend. Results are posted on the Sydney Eisteddfod’s website at http://www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au. Well done, mate!

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Canberra’s Guitar Orchestra on the move

Posted on 29 July 2009 by canberraguitar

The recently formed Canberra Classical Guitar Society Orchestra has stepped into the Canberra music scene with two recent performances. Its debut outing was at the Italian Cultural Centre at the invitation of guitarist Milena Cifali who held a concert there … Continue reading →

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“Four of the best take the stage”

Posted on 13 July 2009 by canberraguitar

The following Canberra Times2 article appeared on 9 July prior to MGQ’s performance on 12 July 2009 at Wesley Music Centre. Top quality musicians bring their guitars and a vibrant program to Canberra, Janet Wilson writes. “Our mission is to … Continue reading →

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Albury luthier – Joe Gallacher

Posted on 13 July 2009 by canberraguitar

Joe Gallacher is a full-time guitar maker living in Albury, NSW.¬†¬† He makes traditional classical/flamenco guitars (as well as mandolins and Irish bouzoukis) and brought one his instruments (a guitar based on the German maker Herman Hauser) to our Society … Continue reading →

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Alex Tsiboulski and Andrey Lebedev compete in USA

Posted on 23 June 2009 by canberraguitar

The Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) competition, held in Ithaca, New York, USA on the weekend, has awarded third prize in the XXVII International Concert Artist Competition to Australian classical guitarist Aleksandr Tsiboulski. ANU first-year student Andrey Lebedev also won … Continue reading →

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Leslie and Kit Spencer perform at NGA

Posted on 13 May 2009 by canberraguitar

On Mother’s Day 2009, Leslie and Kit Spencer performed together at the National Gallery of Australia as part of the 15th Canberra International Music Festival.¬†¬† Kit Spencer is a lovely harpist and her equally lovely mother, Leslie, accompanied her on … Continue reading →

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