2011-12 International Guest Guitarist Series

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Saturday November 5, 2011, Recital 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 6, 2 PM: Meet the Artist/Masterclass
Judy Handler and Mark Levesque - Classical Guitar/Mandolin

Husband and wife duo Judy Handler and Mark Levesque blend Brazilian, Latin American, swing, gypsy, classical and folk music influences to create their sophisticated and expressive arrangements. Audiences respond with great enthusiasm to their extraordinary sound and the uplifting spirit of their music. They have performed over 1,000 concerts together throughout the Northeast and Midwest. They have recorded several award-winning CDs.

Saturday, March 10, 2012, Recital 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 11 - Meet the Artist/Masterclass
Maria Haro & Vera de Andrade- Brazilian Guitar Duo

The Brazilian duo of Haro/Andrade has performed throughout Latin America. Maria Haro, born in Uruguay is considered one of the leading guitarists of Brazil. Brazilian Vera de Andrade, guitarist, composer, director and producer is originally from Rio de Janeiro.

Saturday, April 14, 2012, Recital 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 15, Meet the Artist/Masterclass
Gohar Vardanyan - Armenian classical guitarist

Armenian guitarist Gohar Vardanyan has performed throughout the United States for numerous guitar societies, universities, and arts organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and the Grand Canyon, Sierra Nevada, and New England Guitar Societies. Ms. Vardanyan holds a Master of Music Degree from The Juilliard School where she studied with Sharon Isbin.

Saturday, May 12, 2012, Recital 8:00 pm
Music School Showcase - Mannes College of Music

Mannes, celebrating its 94th year as a classical music conservatory, was forerunner in establishing a performance degree in classical guitar. Under the direction of Michael Newman, a classmate of NEGS President and alumnus James Baird, Mannes produces some of the finest young talented guitarists in the world.

This season, Mannes boasts an international group of students to perform for NEGS in May, from the United States, Brasil, South Korea, Peru and Turkey.

 

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