Adelaide Guitar Festival - 1 to 16 July

This year the festival will run from 1-16 July 2023, festival goers will experience world-class guitarists coming together to deliver an exciting program of events.

Colours of Spain - 15 July '23

Her Majesty's Theatre

featuring Andrea González Caballero and Flamenco Suite by Compañía Flamenca Antonio Andrade

Immerse yourself in the peerless passion of Spain, with exquisite classical guitarist Andrea González Caballero and Andalusian powerhouse Compañía Flamenca Antonio Andrade, in a special event exclusive to Adelaide.

This two-part fiesta will first showcase the extraordinary talents of Andrea González Caballero, hailed as the female voice of the Spanish Guitar (Operaworld Magazine), who has entranced audiences with her virtuosity since the age of 8.

Next, Antonio Andrade and his brilliant company of five gifted dancers and four astounding musicians will take you travelling through the stunning spectrum of Andalusian dance styles in Flamenco Suite.

This leading company, direct from Seville, embodies the essence of flamencos rich cultural heritage, while embracing the influences of jazz, Arabic, and Latin American music on this most iconic Spanish artform.

Be enchanted by an evening of breathtaking performances and passionate emotion.

For more information and to book tickets, please click here

The Boîte presents La Vida una Cancion

Life seems nothing more than a song; sorrow, pain, happiness and joy, freedom, solitude, hope, beauty, and peace. Senes Flamenco presents their latest show with Alejandro Florez, guitar, Angel Mellado, voice, Aya Kitaoji dance, guests Javier Fredes, Antony Hadjon.

Date - Friday, 8 November. 8pm
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
470 Station St, Box Hill, VIC 3128

More details and a form to register can be found at:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=552822

"Gala Classical Guitar Concert Event"

Gala Classical Guitar Concert Event 
Slava Grigoryan, Ken Murrary & Sergio Ercole

 When:  Saturday 26 October, 2019  3:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: St Stephens Anglican Church
360 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121
 (click for map) 

Concert Details:

GuitarsOnline, in association with the Classical Guitar Society of Victoria, is excited to announce a Gala Classical Guitar Concert Event, featuring 3 of Australia's most celebrated guitarists, Slava Grigoryan, Ken Murray and Sergio Ercole.

Each artist will be playing a solo program of their own choosing with items announced as the afternoon unfolds. In addition, the artists will combine for various duo/trio collaborations!

Paul Nash, (CGSV President), and Susan Ellis (CGSV Vice-President) will be your hosts for the afternoon, and refreshments will be served during the interval

GuitarsOnline Product Showcase:
In addition, as a special bonus, GuitarsOnline will also be showcasing a range of our classical guitars – including student and intermediate models through to several from our rare and exclusive concert collection.

Pierre Herrero and Paul Nash will be demonstrating guitars from our collection, plus, audience members will also be invited to try out the instruments on display

Tickets and Friends of GuitarsOnline Special Discount:

PLUS a Friends of GuitarsOnline special discount is available for this event - use the promo code GOLD when booking for your 15% discount.    

More details and a form to register can be found at:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=542954&

Harmony that Matters - Guitar Workshop

"I'd like to invite you to this unique event, where you'll learn the most important and useful aspects of harmony on guitar. 
Everything is done from a practical standpoint, so that you can apply what you learn to the pieces you're playing or those you want to learn in future."

This full day, in person workshop will show you how a practical knowledge of harmony enables you to understand music, learn pieces faster, play with greater expression and provides tools for composing.

Including
• 7 hours of practical training
• 8 printed booklets with over 90 pages
• A copy of Fundamental Harmony
• Recorded footage
• Catered Lunch and Coffee + Dessert

Date - Sunday, August 25th. 10am-6pm
Location - Eltham, VIC
Early-bird price: $250

More details and a form to register can be found at:
https://www.danielnistico.net/guitar-workshops

Australian musician Dr. Daniel Nistico is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented guitarists to come from this country. Daniel has recently returned from Rochester, America, after completing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at Eastman University.  

"a world class artist who plays at the highest levels of instrumental virtuosity" (Nicholas Goluses, Eastman School of Music).  

Growing up in Melbourne, Daniel is well known in Australian guitar circles. Not only as a gifted and virtuosic performer, but also as an educator. Daniel has authored and published several books relating to guitar technique, and how understanding harmony empowers musical interpretation and performance.  

This program will explore music from South America, Australia, Spain, music by Chopin and more! 

This concert will be 60mins without intermission.  

At the conclusion of the concert, everyone is invited to join Daniel for refreshments which include complimentary beer, wine and cheese thanks to our good friends at Dainton Beer and Delinquente Wine!

There will also be fantastic guitar displays from local luthiers, so enjoy having a 'pluck' and chat with these wonderful guitar makers!

Join Altazena trio for their premiere concert!

Altazena are a classical guitar trio from Melbourne featuring guitarists Zeah Riordan, Nadia Sartori, and Alex Velasco - Guitarist.

This concert features staples of trio repertoire, with an Australian premiere.

Music by Bizet, Kleynjans, Goss and Pujol.

With special guest performer Sarah Pisarski.

Stay for refreshments!

Adults $30, Concession $10, Family $60 (2 adults + 2 children)
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/501143

For more information : click here

This confluence of guitar duos from the Asia/Pacific region was born in 2016 when Slava & Leonard Grigoryan were invited to perform a series of concerts with Meng Su and Yameng Wang China’s Shandong province. The four guitarists felt an immediate musical connection. As established duos at the top of their field on the international stage with hectic touring schedules, it was not until August this year that they could reunite for an Australian tour.

The Grigoryan Brothers are well known to Australian audiences having received 4 ARIA Awards with a long history of performances at festivals, concert halls in all capital cities and regular performances throughout regional Australia.

Meng Su and Yameng Wang were born in the same city, met when they were studying guitar and subsequently formed the Beijing Guitar Duo. They have been based in the USA for a number of years. Both became students of Manuel Barrueco, who is regarded as one of the finest guitarists of the modern era. Mr Barrueco was so impressed by their abilities that they formed a trio that has toured extensively and recorded an album in 2014.

Together they showcase their truly unique guitar talents that have garnered global praise and acclaim, performing a program rich in culture, Australian, Chinese and European classical repertoire in the stunning surrounds and acoustic of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.

Please click here for further details and to book tickets:

The special GuitarsOnline 20% discount code is: BGDFRIEND
Use this during the checkout process. 

Spanish Fire - with Australian guitarist Matt Withers and the Geelong Symphony Orchestra

Saturday 23 June 2018 7:30pm

at Deakin’s Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront

Click here to buy tickets

Juan Cristomo Arriaga: Symphony in D Major
Manuel de Falla: Suite from the Three Cornered Hat
Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Enrique Granados: Intermezzo from Goyescas
Emmanuel Chabrier: España

Conductor: Warwick Stengards
Guitar: Matt Withers

Tickets:
Adult: $55
Concession: $45
Student: $35 

Please note: There will be a pre-show talk at 6.45pm.

Chrystian Dozza - Music from Brazil - Melbourne Guitar Foundation

When:  Sat 23 June
Venue: Wyselaskie Auditorium, The Centre for Theology and Ministry,
29 College Cres Parkville 3052.
Time: Doors open 6:40pm, concert starts 7pm
Parking: There is a small onsite carpark, and ample street parking in the surrounding area

Concert description:

Chrystian Dozza is one of Brazil’s most famed compositional talents on the guitar. Hailed by Sergio Assad and Paulo Bellinati for his innovative and original compositions, Dozza is one of Brazil’s leading lights in contemporary guitar. 

Chrystian Dozza will present an entire program dedicated to Brazilian guitar music of the last two centuries.

The concert will be divided in two parts. The first, an exciting mix of favourites by Villa Lobos; Garoto; Dilermando Reis; and Paulo Porto Alegre, who wrote and dedicated a new piece of music to Chrystian.

The second, featuring Chrystian’s guitar works (including new pieces!), which are influenced by his travels around the world. Recalling the sounds of the English Renaissance in ‘John Dowland, his Pavan’ to Brazilian dances in ‘Baião de Dois’ to progressive rock in ‘Broken Dance’, this will be a concert of colour and variety.  

The program will give the audience an overview of the variety of Brazilian rhythms such as Choro, Bossa Nova, Samba and the Brazilian Waltz.

As usual, all MGF events feature free catering during intermission including complimentary beer and wine. 

Tickets for this event are “Pay What You Like,” with limited spots available.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Brazil’s finest! Book your tickets at: https://melbourneguitarfoundation.com/concert

Chrystian Dozza - Music from Brazil

Its a FANDANGO...

Tom Chalko guitar with Mt Best string quartet

Mt Best Hall
5 Mt Best Tin Mine Rd, Mt Best
Sunday, 18 March 2018 3:00 pm

Bookings: Tessy Amesriter on 0428 595 699 or
Email: mtbesthall@yahoo.com.au

The number of seats is limited, please book early. Cost: $10 non-members, $5 members

This year Tom will present a brief history of dance music and illustrate it with a diverse selection of dances. 

1-hour program will culminate with the most famous Fandango in the history of music, written for 18-th century Spanish aristocrat and guitar virtuoso Marquis de Benavent by Luigi Boccherini. Boccherini's Fandango captures the essence of Spanish folklore with contrasting lyrical and passionate moments, pulsating castanet rhythms and rasgueados.

Talk to performers and enjoy light refreshments after the performance.

Tom performs annually free of charge for the benefit of Mt Best Hall Community Association and the Hall maintenance.