Guitar Under The Stars 2008 - Saturday, September 6, 2008  3:00 -10:00 PM
Riverfront Plaza, Hartford. FREE ADMISSION.

Don’t miss our season opener; an end of summer tradition and spectacular day of Spanish, Latin, Jazz, and international guitar music.

3:00 PM  Renaldo Guadalupe
3:30 PM  Three Fifty Duo
4:30 PM  Rich Goldstein Quartet
5:45 PM  The Choro Ensemble from Brazil

7:30 PM  Spanish guitar with Latin rhythms featuring Daniel Salazar and his Ensemble, accompanied by The Hartford Festival Orchestra

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) - Saturday, September 27, 2008 8 PM
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford

GRAMMY®-winning ensemble and creators of the unique synthesis of world-music and contemporary styles that have made the “LAGQ-sound” a favorite around the world.
Master class: Saturday, September 27, 2-4 PM at the University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music, Berkman Auditorium, 1st floor, West Hartford.

The Assad Duo with The Turtle Island String Quartet - Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:00 PM Jorgensen Auditorium, Storrs, CT

Presented by Jorgensen Auditorium, co-sponsored by Connecticut Guitar Society. Tickets available only through Jorgensen Box Office (860) 486-4226. These two super-groups of the string world will bring you around the globe in a wild celebration of astounding virtuosity and deep beauty.

Guitar Day! 2008 - Saturday, November 22, 2008, starting at 9:00 AM
UConn Greater Hartford Campus, West Hartford

SPECIAL EVENT - Some of today’s most outstanding guitarists come together in a day full of workshops and performances. Featuring Grammy nominated guitarist/composer Frederic Hand, Puerto Rican guitarist Renaldo Guadalupe, top student performers from Mannes College NYC, Yale, The Hartt School, The CGS Ensemble and others.

CGS Holiday Party - Saturday, December 6, 2008 7:00 PM
Join other guitar aficionados in an evening of delicious food and drink, conversation and guitar music. Open to members only, so sign up now!

Marcin Dylla, GFA Winner - Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:00 PM
Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford

Outstanding young virtuoso and winner of 17 first prizes in competitions around the world. Mr. Dylla will conduct a SPECIAL MASTER CLASS on Saturday, January 10 from 12-2PM at the Hartt School, University of Hartford, Room 410, 4th floor. Admission is free. Call for more information.

Romance de la Guitarra - Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:00 PM
Hoffman Auditorium, Bruyette Athenaeum, Saint Joseph College, West Hartford

SPECIAL EVENT - Join acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr., and his ensemble of international musicians, with special guest guitarist Lorena Garay, violinist Karin McClure, and singer Sylma Pagan in a romantic evening of Spanish guitar combined with Latin and world rhythms.

Oscar Ghiglia and Elena Papandreou - Friday, March 20, 2009 8:00 PM
Wallace Stevens Theater, The Hartford Insurance Co., Hartford

Italian classical guitar Maestro and Greek virtuoso join forces for an unforgettable evening of music. Master class Date TBD, Hartt School, Room 343.

Angel Romero - Friday, April 24, 2009 8:00 PM
Wallace Stevens Theater, The Hartford Insurance Co., Hartford

Hailed for his superior artistry as the Spanish maestro of the guitar, Angel Romero’s eminence in the music world as soloist and conductor is heralded by audiences and critics alike.

Noche de Tango - Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:00 PM
Saint Joseph College, Hartford

An enchanting evening of beautiful music and sensuous dance featuring charismatic vocalist Héctor Pablo Pereyra, guitar virtuoso Carlos Pavan, Jofre Romarion on bandoneon and Emilio Teubal on piano. Joining the ensemble will be Tango World Dance Championshop finalists Adriana & Orlando.

MASTER CLASSES

Guitarists! Don't miss these rare opportunities to learn from internationally renowned concert artists and master teachers. Call for dates and details. All guitar enthusiasts may attend as observers.

For Ticket Information, please contact the Guitar Society's office at (860) 249-7041

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