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Adrian Walter & Bill Grose at Wesley Lunchtime concert

Guitar Duo Adrian Walter and Bill Grose performing on period instruments.   The Wednesday Lunchtime Live concert series at Wesley Music Centre in Forrest showcases outstanding musical talent throughout the year.  $2 or paper note entry. Refreshments – gold coin. Tel: … Continue reading

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Tuck & Patti

This amazing duo comprising Tuck Andress (guitar) and Patti Cathcart (vocals) will perform in Canberra at The Street Theatre on 11 November.  Visit The Street Theatre website for details.  Tuck & Patti’s homepage is here.

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“From Paganini to the Andes” – Duo Paganini

Jorge Saade-Scaff is Ecuador’s most outstanding violinist.  He has captivated audiences all over the world with his enormous sound, compelling virtuoso performances and charismatic personality.  Julio Almeida is a critically acclaimed and internationally respected guitar soloist and chamber musician.  Duo … Continue reading

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Classical Guitar Magazine features Brew Guitar Duo

The Brew Guitar Duo (Matthew Withers and Bradley Kunda) have been featured in a four-page interview in the October 2011 issue of UK-based Classical Guitar Magazine.  The story, written by William Yeoman, highlights, among other things, the Duo’s newest CD … Continue reading

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Matthew Withers – Wednesday Lunchtime Live @ Wesley

The Wednesday Lunchtime Live concert series at Wesley Music Centre in Forrest showcases outstanding musical talent throughout the year.  $2 or paper note entry. Refreshments – gold coin. Tel: 6232 7248. Wesley Music Centre. Matthew Withers is a Masters graduate … Continue reading

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Duo 19 – Antony Field & Daniel McKay

Two of Australia’s most compelling virtuoso guitarists – Daniel McKay and Antony Field – join forces in a riveting combo of on-stage energy and spontaneous rapport which is exciting and unpredictable. Long-term members of Australia’s most respected guitar ensembles in … Continue reading

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JGO visits Canberra

The Youth Guitar Orchestra (JGO) of Baden-Württemberg, Germany made a lasting impression on Canberra concert-goers at their performance on 5 September at Wesley Uniting Church. They are pictured here with conductor/guitarist Christian Wernicke who led the second half of the … Continue reading

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Musica Antica – Festival of Early Music

Join the ANU School of Music for Musica Antica, an inspiring and informative week of unique concerts, recital performances and lecture demonstrations celebrating the composers, playing techniques and music of the past.  http://www.music.anu.edu.au/earlymusicfest During the Music Antica festival, international and … Continue reading

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Tawadros and Grigoryan “Band of Brothers”

In Canberra for one night only, the oud and guitar quartet of Joseph Tawadros (oud), James Tawadros (percussion), Slava and Leonard Grigoryan (guitar) perform together as the “Band of Brothers.”  Their concert will be held at the Southern Cross Club … Continue reading

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Learn classical guitar through University of Canberra

The UC is now offering classical guitar tutoring for individuals and groups.  Matthew Withers, MMus (ANU) is music tutor in the Guitar Works section.  http://www.canberra.edu.au/music/music-tutors.  More information is available in the PDF flyer here: UC Guitar

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