2:15pm Concert Olson/De Cari Duo, songs from their "Science Project"
3:15pm Coffee Break
4:00pm Members' Concert
First Lutheran Church, 299 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
8:00pm Concert by Rafael Aguirre
and the BCGS Community Guitar Orchestra
Tickets click here for online sales Festival Pass: $75 general admission; $60 seniors; $10 discount for BCGS and Church members; Special Student price $45 Rafael Aguirre Concert $15-25 Tickets available online or call (818) 640-7047, same price either way, or send check to BCGS, P.O. Box 470665, Brookline, MA 02447 with your email to receive confirmation. Checks must be received five days prior to festival. Call (603) 588 6121 for more information. Tickets for individual day events $8-$12 at the door. Contact the BCGS if you wish to bring a group.
Rafael Aguirre
Website: www.rafaelaguirre.com/
"el malagueño se alzó con el Primer premio con unas magnificas versiones de la Sonata de Antonio José, Evocaciones núm.2 de García abril y Segoviana de Milhaud, llenas de matices, en las que dió muestra no sólo de su gran dominio del isntrumento, sino tambien, de su madurez interpretativa" Ritmo
"Rafael Aguirre: la guitarra que viene. el guitarrista español, de sonido poderoso y claridad de concepto venció en la final." Scherzo
Olson/De Cari Duo
Website: www.olsondecariduo.com
The Olson/De Cari Duo, a husband-and-wife ensemble, is dedicated to performing and expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice. Their unique and intimate approach to song performance comes from soprano Gioia De Cari’s background as both a film/theater actor and a classical singer, and guitarist John Olson’s sensitive and intelligent approach to both new and traditional repertoire. NYlon Review has described their performance as “superb … served up with style and elegance.”
Maarten Stragier
Website: Maarten's Bio
Belgian-born guitarist Maarten Stragier has garnered praise from such luminaries as Oscar Ghiglia and Eliot Fisk for his musical sensitivity, intelligence and unflagging desire for innovation. An ardent advocate of contemporary music, Maarten has brought new works to audiences both in Europe and the US, performing solo or in affiliation with the Ictus ensemble, the Callithumpian consort, the Mimesis ensemble, the KOA Guitar Quartet and the Moriarty Company.
Nathan Kolosko
Website: www.nathankolosko.com
"Guitarist Nathan Kolosko is a promising new presence in the guitar scene. He combines sensitivity and skillful technique with beauty and richness in his tonal palette. An engaging and convincing performer.” -Ricardo Iznaola
“Nathan Kolosko’s playing demonstrates great technical agility, along with superb musical phrasing and insight. His performances are always memorable.” -Castellani-Andriaccio Duo
Praised as having “enormous facility on the guitar, a fluent technique, who plays with total confidence and professional expertise, panache and artful spontaneity,” Australian classical guitarist Scott Borg performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. Read more
See previous year's programs at BCGS History and view a retrospective of Festival 21 2010 below.
poster design by Nancy Knowles
Festival 21 April 10, 2010, was a great success! Thanks to all the performers, audience, contributors and funders!! Supported by the Augustine Foundation, Meet the Composer NE, and the D'Addario Music Foundation as well as the Longy School and Hall, Concord Community Music School; featured performers were: Gyan Riley, ChromaDuo, Jose Lezcano Trio, Andrew McKenna Lee and the BCGS Community Guitar Orchestra under the direction of Scott Borg.
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