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 8:00 PM
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford

GRAMMY®-winning ensemble and creators of the unique syntheses of world-music and contemporary styles that have made the “LAGQ-sound” a favorite around the world.
Master class: Date TBD, Hartt School, West Hartford.

The Assad Duo with The Turtle Island String Quartet - Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:00 PM Jorgenson 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 also conduct a SPECIAL MASTER CLASS for serious adult amateur players. 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

Cutting-edge tango featuring charismatic vocalist Pablo “The Pulpo” Pereyra and virtuoso guitars of Adam Tully from the group Zvi Migdal, plus guest dancers. Acclaimed for their bold performances and exciting, new arrangements of classic tangos.

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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