Masterclass: Marcin Dylla
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThe Guitar Foundation of America is hosting a Masterclass with Marcin Dylla in the Clarke Recital hall. Marcin Dylla was born in Chorzow in 1976 and received his first guitar lessons at the Ruda Slaska Music Conservatory in his native Poland. From 1995 to 2000 he studied at the Music Academy of Katowice with Adi […]
Lecture: Marco Sartor
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn this lecture, Dr. Marco Sartor discusses Personalized Guitar Fingerings Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Marco Sartor is a top prize winner in numerous international competitions, and has performed solo and chamber music recitals in three continents to critical and public acclaim. He has appeared with orchestras such as the Allentown Symphony, Virginia Symphony, […]
Youth Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThis year, The GFA Youth Guitar Orchestra will perform a world premiere by popular UK composer Mark Houghton, his latest Guitarchestra No. 10, to open the evening concert of Marcin Dylla on Wednesday June 19, 2019. The Youth Guitar Orchestra is open to all registrants 18 or younger. Music will be distributed to participants at least one month prior […]
Petrit Çeku
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesPetrit Çeku’s exquisite sensibility and expressiveness have attracted and engaged audiences worldwide. He has performed many recitals throughout Europe and North America and was a soloist with major symphonic orchestras such as Baltimore Symphony, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, State Hermitage Orchestra of St. Petersburg and Zagreb Philharmonic. He also appears regularly with the famed string ensemble […]
Inside the Artistry of Yamandu Costa
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesInside the Artistry of Yamandu Costa: An evening of conversation and performance with Yamandu Costa and Shelly Berg. Get Tickets
Ewa Jabłczyńska Technique Workshop
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesEwa Jabłczyńska began playing the guitar at the age of 7. In 2007 Jabłczyńska graduated with honors in Katowice Music Academy Karl Szymanowski led by prof. Alina Gruszka. Ewa holds a Habilitation degree in Guitar Performance and is currently teaching at the Institute of Music of Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Poland. Jabłczyńska is a laureate […]
Lecture: Robert Trent
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn this lecture, Dr. Robert Trent discusses the question “Can I improvise in Classic/Romantic Music? An introduction to Interpretation and improvisation in guitar music of the early nineteenth-century.” Classical Guitar soloist, performer of chamber music and concerti, Robert Trent has performed on the continents of North and South America and in Europe. Dr. Trent […]
Lecture: Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn this lecture, Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon discuss The Pain Free Guitarist: Prevention & Recovery Andrew Leonard Classical Guitarist Andrew Leonard has been called a "guitar phenomenon” by the Portland, Phoenix and his playing has been referred to as "spirited and convincing" in Soundboard Magazine and "inspiring...effortless style" in Northeast Performer. At age twelve, Andrew received his first guitar […]
GFA Vendor Expo
Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome check out the vendors at Guitar Foundation of America Convention! The Vendor Expo will take place in the Henry Fillmore Band and Nancy Greene Halls at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Vendors include: MicroTōne GuitarsProductions d’OZ/Doberman Sean Spurling Guitars Kevin J. Cope Vicente Carrillo Guitars Editions Henry Lemoine Wiseman Cases Ubach […]
Laura Snowden & Les Frères Méduses
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesHailed a ‘string sensation’ by BBC Music Magazine, British-French guitarist and composer Laura Snowden is acclaimed for her ‘poise and intensity’ (Guardian) and playing of ‘extraordinary depth’ (Strings, Classical Music Magazine). The first guitarist to graduate from the Yehudi Menuhin School, made possible by the Rolling Stones, she was invited by guitarist Julian Bream to […]
