Classical Guitar Composition Project – seeking expressions of interest from composers

Posted on 2 February 2011 by canberraguitar

Canberra Classical Guitar Society

and

Wesley Music Foundation



In 2010, Canberra Classical Guitar Society and Wesley Music Foundation launched The Classical Guitar Composition Project. We are pleased to announce that donations of over $2,000 have been received to date. We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from interested composers of music for classical guitar ensemble.

The aim of the project is to commission two works for amateur guitar orchestra with the intention of supporting two young, aspiring composers in the Canberra region and to increase the repertoire of music for guitar orchestra and specifically for the Canberra Guitar Ensemble (made up of members of Canberra Classical Guitar Society).

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Karin Schaupp and Katie Noonan in duet

Posted on 30 January 2011 by canberraguitar

Street One, The Street Theatre
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp present an intimate selection of some of the most beautiful songs from the British Isles. From Dowland, Elgar and Britten, to Nick Drake, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, and traditional Celtic folk tunes.
After years of crossing paths, these two leading female artists will finally share the stage to create a unique blend of ethereal vocals and lyrical guitar. Expect a sublime dialogue of these two masterful musicians.
Standard $39 | Concession $35 | Student $25 | Group 4+ $32
Info: 62471223
http://www.thestreet.org.au

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SOLO – debut album by Matt Withers

Posted on 23 January 2011 by canberraguitar

My new release debut solo album, simply titled SOLO, is now available for digital download. The album includes a great work for guitar and digital delay composed by prominent Australian composer, Nigel Westlake; as well as other works by major Australian, Spanish & Russian composers.

Track listing:
Zapateado: R. Sainz de la Maza
Campanas del Alba: E. Sainz de la Maza
Usher Waltz: N. Koshkin
Black Wattle Caprices: R. Edwards
Hinchinbrook Riffs: N. Westlake

SOLO can be downloaded from a number of sites including iTunes ($10.14) and CD Baby (only $5). Click to go to the download site.

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Flamenco Guitar Workshop

Posted on 18 January 2011 by canberraguitar

This workshop will be presented as part of the 13 February meeting of Canberra Classical Guitar Society.  The workshop will be held from 4-6pm, following ensemble rehearsal that will start at 2:30pm.

Guitar Society members can attend the workshop for free.  Non-members can attend for $25 Рbook by emailing: info@classicalguitarcanberra.org.au or phoning 0403 640 669.

The workshop will be held in the Vercoe Room, Wesley Uniting Church, National Circuit, Forrest, ACT.

Additional information about the workshop and Rhythm Method can be found at www.redchair.com.au.

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Sydney Society Summer School celebrates 20 years

Posted on 18 January 2011 by canberraguitar

Sydney’s Classical Guitar Society Summer School celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday with a final concert that included the premiere of Richard Charlton‘s Journeys & Voyages which was commissioned for the occasion.¬† The expert Summer School staff included Richard Charlton, Tim Kain, Simon Powis, Oliver Fartach-Naini, Christopher Keane, and Raffaele and Janet Agostino.¬† In addition to Tim, attendees from Canberra included ANU School of Music student Andrew Blanch, new first-year students Keira Beattie and Binh le Tanh, Ciaran Edwards, David Buckley and Dan Sloss, and former Canberra resident Victor Matthews.¬† Attendees also came from Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Tasmania and Queensland.¬† The 20th anniversary also saw the launch of the Society’s new website at www.classicalguitarsydney.org.

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Performing arts summer school in Launceston

Posted on 1 December 2010 by canberraguitar

Launceston College (Tasmania) is holding a Guitar Summer School in January. The dates are 22nd-23rd Jan, and the cost is $100. The summer school is held at the Launceston College Music Centre and the day is divided into an introduction to flamenco in the am, and ensembles in the pm.

Guitarist in residence, Gareth Koch, has invited interested Canberra guitarists to visit the college website and download the brochure to learn more. www.launc.tased.edu.au

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Rupert Boyd & Jillian Norton at Wesley Music Centre

Posted on 20 October 2010 by canberraguitar

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ANU end of term guitar recitals

Posted on 20 October 2010 by canberraguitar

It’s that time of year.¬† I will update this post with dates and times as they become available.¬† Attendance is free.¬† Normally the recitals are held at ANU School of Music, Llewellyn Hall, Rehearsal Room 3.¬† Check the ANU website for last minute updates.

Matt Withers – final Masters Graduation recital. Monday 15 Nov. at 12 noon. Program will be works by Regondi, Sor, Bach, Koshkin, de la Maza, Edwards and Westlake.

Cal Henshaw – Friday 12 Nov at 10am.

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Simon Powis

Posted on 3 October 2010 by canberraguitar

Canberra Classical Guitar Society presents Australian classical guitarist Simon Powis in his only Canberra concert in 2010.   Powis completed studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Raffaele Agostino and Greg Pikler in 2004, and in 2006 he was invited to undertake a Masters of Music at Yale University on a full scholarship.  Upon completing this degree he was accepted as the first guitarist in over two decades to undertake doctoral studies at Yale.

Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
Tickets at the door.  Full $20, concession $15, members and students $15.  Enquiries: 0403 640 669

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Carlos Alberto Perez

Posted on 27 September 2010 by canberraguitar

The Embassy of Spain invites you to attend the concert performed by classical guitarist

Carlos Alberto Pérez

Sunday 3 October 2010, 11am – 12.30pm
Carnival Stage – Parkes Way Entrance to Floriade
Commonwealth Park

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