Wilmington CLASSICAL GUITAR Andrea Roberto February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Wilmington, DE Rossiniana No.6 Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) Four pieces for Lute John Dowland (1563-1626) The frog galliard Fantasia cromatica (P.71) Sir John Smith his almain My Lady Hunssdon's Puffe - Allemande (P.54) Suite in D from Terpsichore Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) I. Courante II Ballet Ill. Gavotte IV. Spagnolette Vv. Volte ~ INTERMISSION - Fandango Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) Two Pieces Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Cérdoba, Op. 232, No. 4 Sevilla, from Suite espafiola No.1, Op.47 continued next page. Please turn off or silence all cell phones. Video or audio recording of this performance is expressly prohibited.Variations on Carnevale di Venezia Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) Rossiniana No.3 Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) Please join us for a short meet-and-greet with the artist at the stage after the show. A reception featuring MyHouse Cookies(!) will follow the concert. ABOUT THE ARTIST: “When I came across Andrea’s outstanding musicianship I knew I was witnessing the birth of a true exceptional artist” —Sergio Assad “Italian Guitarist, Andrea Roberto's triumph in the 2019 Parkening International Guitar Competition, the world's preeminent competition of its kind, has moved him into the forefront of the classical guitar world, Andrea distinguished himself at the Giordano Conservatory under Maestro Sandro Torlontano where he obtained the Bachelor degree at the age of 14. Subsequently, He began to display his prodigious talent and refined his artistry under the guidance of Maestro Aniello Desiderio in Koblenz (Germany) and Carlo Marchione in Maastricht (Netherlands). His remarkable musicianship and virtuosity have led him to awards and performances across the globe, including the “Andres Segovia” prize in Pescara, the “Jose Tomas” prize in Petrer etc. In 2017, Andrea made debut recording, “El Viaje de la guitarra italiana” with JSG Records which has received much critical acclaim. David Russell has noted: “Andrea’s attractive phrasing of melody paired with an impressive level of technical difficulty has earned him a place in the classical guitar community.” Andrea debuted with orchestra at age of 15 performing the Concerto in A major by M.Giuliani with the “Umberto Giordano” Philharmonic and has participated in numerous radio broadcasts such as Vatican radio, international Spanish Radio RTVE-Madrid, Radio UAEM of Cuernavaca (Mexico).CAJUN KATE'S — PHILLY PIKE 722 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington DE 19809 (302) 416 - 5108 NEW HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM DINE IN OR TAKE OUT HOT & COLD Authentic Cajun & Creole cuisine from N'Awlins-trained chefs. Every item made from scratch. nee Right around the corner and a short walk from Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Chances are you passed us to get here. 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MAR 23 LOVRO PERETIC 7:00PM GFA WINNER'S TOUR + Works by Scarlatti, Tchaikovsky, Clearfield. ba CasteInuovo-Tedesco, Brahms. and Craeyvanger APR 27 ALAN LIU 7:00PM Works by Bach, Tansman, Castelnuovo-Tedescu. + Barrios, and Carter. MAY 18 12TH ANNUAL WCGS 7:00PM MEMBERS CONCERT Performances by amateur and professional members of the Wilmington Classical Guitar Society. FREE! TICKETS: VENUE: Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. $20 general 503 Duncan Rd., Wilmington, DE 1980° acmniesien COVID SAFETY: Please visit our veisirs “cr $15 seniors current policies. & students a. MASTERCLASS at 1:00PM: Lea: our visiting artists. Registration requirec FREE to audit; $20 to perform. $10 members AES wilmingtonguitar.org |Andrea Roberto 25 February 2024 A4 Collective Ore Brooklyn Classical Guitar SocietyProgram M. Giuliani (1781-1829) Rossiniana no.6 op.124 J. Dowland (1563 -1626) The frog Galliard John Smith his Almain Allemande from Pleasures M. Praetorius (1571 - 1621) from Suite in D: Courrante-Ballet-Gavotte_ Spagnoletta-Volte —INTERMISSION- J.Rodrigo (1901 - 1999) Fandango |.Albeniz (1860 - 1909) Cordoba Sevilla F.Tarrega (1852 - 1909) Variations on the Carnival of VeniceAbout the Artist Italian Guitarist, Andrea Roberto’s triumph in the 2019 parkening International Guitar competition, the world’s preeminent competition of it's kind, has moved him into the forefront of the classical guitar world. Andrea commenced his studies at the Giordano Conservatory at the age of 14. He went on to distinguish himself at the Maastricht Conservatory under Maestro Carlo Marchione, where he began to display his prodigious talent. Since then, his remarkable musicianship and virtuosity have led to performances across the globe. In 2017, Andrea made his debut recording, “El Viaje de la guitarra italiana” with JSG Records which has received much critical acclaim. At the 2019 Parkening International Guitar Competition, during a sold-out final round held with orchestra, Andrea's rich sound, polished technique, and musicality captured the Gold Medal, $30,000 Jack Marshall Prize, from this gathering of 15 of the world's top young virtuosos. This Gold Medal Prize has secured his place firmly in the front rank of young guitarists worldwide.The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society Our mission is to nourish and build the classical guitar community in Brooklyn. Through local concerts with local guitarists, open mics, and social events, our intention is to increase awareness and appreciation of classical guitar music everywhere. The BKCGS is fiscally sponsored by the Groupmuse Foundation. bkcgs.org @ @thebkcgs facebook.com/thebkegs youtube.com/@bkcgs hello@bkcgs.org Upcoming Concerts 3/9: Duo Copla | Duo Kaplan/Pierre 3/21: Gohar Vardanyan, Concert 3/22: Gohar Vardanyan, Masterclass 4/13: Tal Hurwitz 5/18: Members’ Concert Donate to BKCGS bkcgs.org/donate a Groupmuse & Groupmuse Foundation Groupmuse is a worker- and musician-owned cooperative seeking to uplift artists and strengthen broader community bonds through live, intimate performances of historically rooted music. Groupmuse Foundation is a parallel nonprofit to Groupmuse, to support initiatives that support musicians directly.3 De Te AUER Department of fens ree chee eres Mes Sa FRIDAY MUSIC CONCERT SERIES PRESE O 4 \ MUS FEBRUARY 23/12:30-1:45PBMItalian Guitarist, Andrea Roberto, was awarded the Gold m (First Place) at the Christopher Parkening International Guitar! Competition in 2019. His formal studies in music began at th r Giordano Conservatory at age 9 (graduating at age 14) and h went on to distinguish himself at the Maastricht Conservato; je under Maestro Carlo Marchione. He received his Masters of Music from the University of Arizona under Thomas Patterson j 2021. Since then, he has toured across the world, including in Europe, Asia and the Americas. His recording El Viaje de la guitarra italiana with JSG Records has been released to critical acclaim. Roberto currently serves as Professor of Guitar at the Conservatory of Bari, Niccold Piccinni. Prof. Roberto’s performance on the Friday Music Concert Series is co-sponsored by the Italian Research Institute of Georgetown University (Prof. Serafina Hager, Director).Program Marco Giuliani, Rossiniana, no.6 op.124 John Dowland, The Frog Galliard John Dowland, Sir John Smith, his Almain John Dowland, Allemande from Pleasures of Their Company Michael Praetorius, Suite in D (Selections) Courante-Ballet-Gavotte- Spagnoletta-Volte Joaquin Rodrigo, Fandango from Tres piezas espafiolas Isaac Albeniz, Cordoba from Chants d'Espagne Isaac Albeniz, Sevilla from Suite Espafiola No. 1 Francisco Tarrega, Variations on the Carnival of Venice