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Performances
Performances which have taken place during our meetings, in the order they occurred...
November 23rd 2019
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad
Malaguena by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Sarabande by Robert DeVisee
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
Jeffery Wilt
Prelude #5 - Bryan Johanson
Bolero - Julian Arcas
Perpetuum Mobile - Per-Olov Kindgren
Habanera Oriental - Per-Olov Kindgren
Gary Lee
Etude No. 1 - Let Go (Benjamin Verdery)
3rd Mvt. from Unaccompanied Violin Sonata No. 3 (J.S. Bach, arr. M. Barrueco)
Etude No. 8 (Giulio Regondi)
Prelude to the Cantata Gottes Zeit is die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (J.S. Bach, arr. B. Verdery)
Sonata K. 274 (Domenico Scarlatti, arr. A. Zohn)
Hugo Arango
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Greensleeves
October 24th 2019
Rick Florio
Gallarda - Alonso Mudarra
Soneto - Enriquez de Valderrábano
Pavana (#6) - Luis Milán
Mille Regretz, Guardame las vacas - Luis de Narváez
Eric Kahler
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
September 28th 2019
David Starbuck on Lute
Prelude from Partita 4 by Johan Michael Kuhnel
Fantasia in F major by David Kellner
Prelude in C major by Johan Conradi
Steve Walters
Lord Hastings Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Tarleton’s Resurrection by John Dowland
The Shadow of Your Smile by Johnny Mandel arr by Steve Walters
Edelweiss by Oscar and Hammerstein arr by Steve Walters
Eric Kahler
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Carmine DeMarco
Matteo Carcassi - Etude No. 3 in A Major (Opus 60, No. 3)
Mauro Giuliani - Sonata in C Major, Opus 15, 1st Movement ("Allegro Spirito")
Jeffery Wilt
Study - Op. 35, #8 (Fernando Sor)
Prelude #5 (Bryan Johanson)
If You Were Here (Per-Olov Kindgren)
Julia Florida (Agustin Barrios Mangore)
August 24th 2019
David Starbuck on Lute
Weiss: Prelude in F, Prelude in C
Conradi: Prelude in C
Jeffrey Wilt
Ejercicio #9 - Jose Ferrer
Study, Op. 35, #8 - Fernando Sor
Prelude #5 (from 24 Preludes) - Bryan Johanson
Rich Ehrmann
Sor, study #6
Chord challenge: The sunset
Tarrega, Maria
Bach, prelude from cello suite 1
Steve Walters
The Parlament - Anono Mous
Tarantella - Anono Mous
The Shadow of Your Smile - Johnny Mandell
Eric Kahler
Chord Challenge in E Major Open Position
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
May 25th 2019
Eric Kahler
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
Dan Gastelu
Solea, traditional
Gymnopedie 1, Erik Satie, Jazz Variation Gastelu
Romanza
Fantasia Inca, Sabicas
Carmine DeMarco
Pavan No. 1 - Luis Milan
Pavan No. 6 - Luis Milan
Pavanas - Gaspar Sanz
Steve Walters
Lord Hasting's Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Courante for Mrs. Elizabeth Murcott by Francis Pilkington
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
Mrs. White’s Nothing by John Dowland
The French King’s Maske - Anon. (from the Board Lute Book)
David Starbuck
Weiss: Prelude from Suite No. 6
Kindgren: Angel Falls, The girl with the dark hair
Weiss: Chaconne from Suite No. 6
Jeffrey Wilt
If You Were Here - Per Olov Kindgren
Ejercicio No. 9 - Jose Ferrer
Prelude No. 5 - Bryan Johanson
Andantino - Mateo Carcassi
Barbara Starbuck
Trad.: Amazing Grace
April 27th 2019
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad
Malaguena by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Minuet by Robert DeVisee
Bouree by Robert DeVisee
Steve Walters
Lord Hasting's Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Courante for Mrs. Elizabeth Murcott by Francis Pilkington
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
Mrs. White’s Nothing by John Dowland
Kemp's Jig - Anonymous
The French King’s Maske - Anon. (from the Board Lute Book)
Come Heavy Sleep by John Dowland
Canarios by Gaspar Sanz
The Shadow of Your Smile - arr by Laurindo Almeida
March 23rd 2019
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad (adapted from Leyenda by Albeniz)
Malaguena by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
David Starbuck
Jose Ferrer: Charme de la Nuit, La Danse des Naiades, Exercise no. 10, Exercise no. 12
Ray Butler
The Millers dance by Manuel DeFalla from the ballet
The three cornered hat
Danza Brasilieras by Jorge Morel
Fantasia X by Alonso Mudarra
Ray Butler/Jeffrey Wilt Duo
Pavane, Op. 50 - Gabriel Faure, arr. K. Krantz and Ray Butler
Autumn Moonlight Fantasy - Jose Luis Merlin, Asataka Saro, Fernando Sor, arr. Ray ButlerA
Jeffrey Wilt
Evocacion fr. Suite del Recuerdos - Jose Luis Merlin
If You Were Here - Per-Olov Kindgren
Adios a Ocumare - Angel Marie Landaeta, arr. Antonio Lauro
Gary Lee
The Banks O' Doon (Robert Burns, arr. G. Bergeron)
Lesley's Song (Frederic Hand)
Registro (Antonio Lauro)
Tarde de Lluvia con Cafe and L'Ultima Caffe Insieme From Italian Coffee (Simone Iannarelli)
February 23rd 2019
David Starbuck
D. Aguado: 5 short studies
Jeffrey Wilt
Adelita - Francisco Tarrega
Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega
Evocacion (Suite del Recuerdos) - Jose Luis Merlin
If You Were Here - Per-Olov Kindgren
Adios a Ocumare - Angel Maria Landaeta (arr Antonio Lauro)
Saudade Eterna - Per-Olov Kindgren
Before Silence - Per-Olov Kindgren
Squares Suspended - Andrew York
Soleares (fr Hommage a Tarrega) - Joachim Turina
Julia Florida - Agustín Barrios Mangoré
Preludio de Adios - Alphonso Montes
December 22nd 2018
Eric Kahler
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
Roberta Wallis
A La Nanita Nana, traditional Spanish carol (arr. Larry Beekman)
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Michael Praetorius (arr. Rafael Scarfullery)
Blott en Dag, Oscar Ahnfelt (arr. Jan-Olof Eriksson)
Berceuse - Canción de Cuna, a.k.a. Afro-Cuban Lullaby, by Leo Brouwer
Jeff Wilt
What Child is This Variations (Francis Cutting)
O Christmas Tree (Traditional)
Silent Night (Franz Gruber, arr Per-Olov Kindgren)
Carol of the Bells (Mykola Leontovych, Phillip Lester)
November 24th 2018
David Starbuck
Studies by Fernando For:
Op. 44 No. 14
Op. 44 No. 15
Op. 60 No. 20
Op. 35 No. 14
Op. 35 No. 21
Jeff Wilt
Adelita/Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega
Silent Night - arr by Per-Olov Kindgren
Carol of the Bells - arr by Phillip Lester
Eric Kahler
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
Music from the Christmas Hymn: What Child Is This
Gary Lee
Kinkachoo, I Love You (Phillip Houghton)
Choro No. 2 (Armando Neves)
Largo from Solo Violin Sonata No. 3 (J.S. Bach)
O Come O Come Emmanuel (Traditional, arr. D. and E. Niedt)
October 26th 2018
Gary Lee
Cancion del Emperador by Luys de Narvaez
Nuevo Estudio Sencillo No. IX by Leo Brouwer
The Water Is Wide (Traditional, arr. F. Hand)
Etude No. 8 by Giulio Regondi
Sunday Morning Overcast by Andrew York
Jeff Wilt
Andantino by Mateo Carcassi
Preludio de Adios by Alphonso Montes
Adios a Ocumare by Angel Maria Landaeta (arr Antonio Lauro)
Evocacion by Jose Luis Merlin
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad (adapted from Leyenda by Albeniz)
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree from Cello Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach, (trans. Sophocles Papas)
September 22nd 2018
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad
Malaguena by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
David Starbuck
Op 44 No. 15 by Fernando Sor
Op 60 No. 20 by Fernando Sor
6 variations a Pavan by Luis Milan by Nin-Culmell
Variations on "Las Folias" by Carulli
Gary Lee
The Long and Winding Road by Lennon and McCartney, arr. J. Willard
Prelude to Sonata No. 5 by Silvius Leopold Weiss
Sonata K.69 by Domenico Scarlatti, arr. G. Abiton
The Banks O' Doon by Robert Burns, arr. G. Bergeron
Jeff Wilt
Soleares - Turina
Venezuelan Waltz No 1 (Tatiana) - Lauro
Bolero by Arcas
June 23rd 2018
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Sarabande by Robert DeVisee
Steve Walters
Lord Hasting's Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Courante for Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox by Francis Pilkington
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
Mrs. White’s Nothing by John Dowland
Come Heavy Sleep by John Dowland
Canarios by Gaspar Sanz
The Shadow of Your Smile - arr by Laurindo Almeida
David Starbuck
Marche Religiouoso from Mozart's "Magic Flute" by Fernando Sor
Yuki Kuramoto: Romance
5 studies by Fernando Sor
May 26th 2018
Eric Kahler
Malaguena by F. Noad
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree No. 2 from the 4th Suite for violincello, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Steve Walters
Lord Hasting's Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Courante for Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox by Francis Pilkington
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
The Entertainer by Scott Joplin
Jeffrey Wilt
Evocation - Jose Luis Merlin
Adios a Ocumare - Angel Maria Landaeta (arr Antonio Lauro)
Preludio de Adios - Alphonso Montes
Squares Suspended - Andrew York
Julia Florida - Agustin Barrios Mangore
April 28th 2018
David Starbuck
Op. 60 No. 20 by Fernando Sor
Op. 35 No. 14 by Fernando Sor
Op. 35 No. 21 by Fernando Sor
Op. 31 No. 23 by Fernando Sor
Campanella by David Kellner performed on Lute
Ciaconna in D major by Silvius Leopold Weiss on Lute
Steve Walters
Lord Hasting's Good Morrow by Francis Pilkington
Courante for Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox by Francis Pilkington
Mrs. White's Nothing by John Dowland
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
Eric Kahler
Op. 241 No. 21, Waltz, by Ferdinando Carulli
Op. 241 No. 5, Andantino, by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree No. 2, Suite 4 for violincello, BWV 1010 by J.S. Bach arr. by Sophocles Papas
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
…for a Drummer by Eric Kahler
December 22nd 2012
Dave Starbuck
Suite in C major by J.G. Conradi (Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Minuet, Gigue)
Wayne Holyoak
Now we sing to the Merry Company, English, 15th Century
Eric Kahler
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Adelita by Francisco Tarrega
Bouree from the Cello Suites by J.S. Bach
Romance
September 25th 2010
Gary Lee
Largo from C Major Violin Sonata (J.S. Bach, arr. Barrueco)
Sonata in A Major, K. 209 (Domenico Scarlatti, arr. Barrueco
Wayne Holyoak
Plaxty Drew (Carolin)
Kemp's Jig (Anon.).
Dave Starbuck
Six variations on a Pavan by Milan by J. Nin-Culmell
Prelude in e minor by Tarrega
5 studies by Aguado
Eric Kahler
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Adelita by Francisco Tarrega
Bouree from the Cello Suites by J.S. Bach
Romance
August 28th 2010
David Starbuck
Tarrega: prelude in e minor
Talarn: Canco Triste
Narvaez: Guardame las vacas
trad Irish: Sally Gardens
Gary Lee
Waiting for Dawn
Sunday Morning Overcast (Andrew York)
Andreina
El Marabino (Antonio Lauro)
Choro No. 1 (Armando Neves)
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study (adapted from Leyenda)
Waltz by Ferdinando Carulli
Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Adelita by Francisco Tarrega
Romance
May 1st 2010
Gary Lee
Julia Florida (Agustin Barrios)
Sonata in A, K. 208 (Domenico Scarlatti, trans. Barrueco)
Largo from Violin Sonata in C (J.S. Bach, trans. Barrueco)
David Starbuck
Prelude in a minor by Jorge Morel
Niel Gow's Lament on the death of his second wife (arr, David Russell)
Carolan's Farewell by Allan Alexander Sally Gardens (arr. Allan Alexander
Ed Hummel
Study in Bm, Op 35, no 22 by Sor
Prelude #10 in D by Tarrega
Loch Lomond a traditional air, arranged by Russell
Eric Kahler
exact peformance record lost to time
March 6thth 2010
David Starbuck
Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife (Arr. David Russell)
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Eric Kahler
exact record lost to time
January 2nd 2010
Presentation on "Humidity and the Guitar" This included: an overview of the benefits of humidification, dangers of arid conditions, some of the latest humidification technologies, and time honored methods of keeping wooden instruments at their proper level of relative humidity.
Many high level performances but the exact record has been lost to time.
December 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
November 7th 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
October 3rd 2009
Eric Kahler
Wayne Holyoak
Fred Dilzell
Pieces by Villa-Lobos and Guilliani among others
Parvathi Kumar
Adelita by Francisco Tarrega
September 5th 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
August 1st 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
July 11th 2009
David Starbuck
Heartland Air (Allan Alexander)
Kilt Thy Coat Maggie (Arr: Allan Alexander)
Sally Gardens (Arr: Allan Alexander)
The two William Davises (Turlough O'Carolan, arr: Allan Alexander)
Tito Cotos
performance record lost
June 6th 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
April 4th 2009
There is record of our meeting but the performance record was lost to time.
February 7th 2009
Fred Dilzell
5 of the Villa-Lobos Preludes
David Starbuck
Heartland Air by Allan Alexander
David Starbuck (guitar), Barbara Starbuck (accordion)
Astrid Valse by anon.
Candace Wang (piano) and Gary Lee (guitar and duet arrangements)
Arioso (Muriel Anderson)
Hymn: Our Great Savior (Rowland Prichard/Christopher Parkening)
Cancion (Carlos Rafael Rivera)
Steve Walters
Kemp’s Jig is by Anon, not Dowland.
Corante for E. Murcott is by Francis Pilkington, not Dowland.
A lot of great performances to kick off the New Year!
Wayne Holyoak
Ruscello Sarabande The Parting Glass
Eric Kahler
Bouree from the 4th Cello Suite by J.S. Bach Andante transcribed by Pappas by J.S. Bach Wilson's Wilde from the Dowland Family Book
Gail Gee on flute & Anthony Campanella on classical guitar Si Bheag Si Mhor by O'Carolan Gentle Maiden - Anonymous In the Garden by Mr. Miles Morenita do Brasil by G. Farruto Fred Dilzell Capricho Arabe by Franciso Tarrega Wild Mountain Thyme arranged by Scott Tennant Andecy by Andrew York
David Starbuck Bachiannha No. 1 by Paulinho Nogueira El Machete by Tito Cotos Arde corzon arde by Luis de Narvaez Ya se asiente el rey Ramiro by Luis de Narvaez
December 6th 2008 Gary Lee
All Creatures of our God and King adapted by Gary Lee
Etude by Tomas Damas
Ricercare #16 by Francesco da Milano
Wayne Holyoak
Arietta by Joseph Kueffner
Adagio by Johann Kaspar Mertz
Eric Kahler and Wayne Holyoak
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel transcription by The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo
Eric Kahler
Waltz by Ferdinando Carulli Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli
Greensleeves by Anon.
Tito Cotos
Ecos Del Recuerdoby Tito Cotos El Juego by Tito Cotos
Ken Majewski
Silent Night by Franz Gruber
Angels We Have Heard On High - Traditional French Carol
O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam
Steve Walters (Renaissance Lute)
Kemp's Jig by Anon.
Courant for Elisabeth by Frances Pilkington
Mrs. White's Nothing by John Dowland
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
David Starbuck
Bachianinha #1 by Paulinho Nogueira
Arde Corazon Arde and Ya Se Asiente El Rey Ramiro by Luis de Narraez Wayne Holyoak Dance of the Washerwoman by Hans Neusidler
I Lie Alone by Anon.
Medieval Dance by Anon.
Steve Walters
The Parlement by Anon.
Tarleton's Resurrection by John Dowland
Courant for Elisabeth by Frances Pilkington
Gaillard by Robert Johnson
French King Mask by Board
David Starbuck
Suite in D Minor (Prelude, Andante, and Allegro) by S. L. Weiss
October 4th 2008 Eric Kahler
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Romance (Traditional) Adelita by Francisco Tarrega
Wayne Holyoak Packington's Pound (Anonymous) Pastime with Good Company attributed to Henry VIII Scarborough Fair - English Traditional arranged by D. Cracknell Gary Lee The Way You Look Tonight by Gerome Kern Passcaglia by S. L. Weiss Tito Cotos El Machete by T. Cotos Variacion de un Huayno de Cusco by T. Cotos Prelude in C from the Well-Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach Romance de la Luna by T. Cotos Las Campanas by T. Cotos
David Starbuck
Guardame Las Vacas by L. Narvaez
Prelude and Vals by Carmen Guzman
Runa and Paqcha by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez
Three American Landscapes by Janet Marlow Seis variaciones sobre un tema de Milan by J. Nin-Culmell
September 6th 2008 Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by Frederic Noad adapted from Isaac Albeniz
Waltz by Ferdinando Carulli Wayne Holyoak Rondo by Fernando Carulli Study in C by Francisco Terrega Waltz by Adionizio Aguado
David Starbuck
On Baroque Lute:
Prelude in C by J. G. Conradi On Classical Guitar: Prelude and Vals by Carmen Guzman
Runa and Paqcha by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez Guardame Las Vacas by L. Narvaez
Seis variaciones sobre un tema de Milan by J. Nin-Culmell
August 2nd 2008 Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by Frederic Noad adapted from Isaac Albeniz
Waltz by Ferdinando Carulli
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Eric Kahler and Wayne Holyoak Lesson for Two Lutes – Anonymous Wayne Holyoak Ronde by Tylman Susato Alman by Robert Johnson
David Starbuck
On Baroque Lute: Prelude in C and Allemande by J. G. Conradi On Classical Guitar: Serenata Ingenua, Choro and Cancion Carena by Rodrigo Riera Ken Majewski Sarabande for Violin Suite #1 by J. S. Bach Rosita Polka by F. Tarrega How Great Thou Art - Traditional
July 5th 2008 Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by Frederic Noad adapted from Isaac Albeniz
Waltz and Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree by J. S. Bach
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
David Starbuck
On Baroque Lute, Prelude in C by J. G. Conradi On Classical Guitar: Canco Triste by Paco Talarn
Prelude in A Minor by Carmen Guzman
Paqcha by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez
Runa by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez
Guardame las vacas by Luis Narvaez
Seis variaciones sobre un tema de Milan by J. Nin-Culmell
June 7th 2008 This week we had many pieces performed by regular members. Great performances by all. In order of appearance: Wayne Holyaok
Ronde by Tylman Susato
Eric Kahler
Spanish Study by Frederic Noad adapted from Isaac Albeniz with Improvisations
Waltz and Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli
Bouree by J. S. Bach
Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega
Romance (Traditional)
David Starbuck
Seis variaciones sobre un tema de Milan by J. Nin-Culmell
Guardame Las Vacas by L. Narvaez
Canco Triste by Paco Talarn
Paqcha and Runa by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez
Gary Lee
Sunday Morning Overcast by Andrew York Waiting for Dawn by Andrew York
Julia Florida by Agustin Barrios
Prelude de Adios by Alfonso Montes
Pascaglia by Silvius Leopold Weiss
May 3rd 2008 This week we were treated to a host of enjoyable performances by David Starbuck on one of his 10 string classical guitars: Canco Triste by Paco Talarn Four Pieces by Daniel Quirhuayo Alvarez Nevados Eternos Paqcha Runa Atawallpa
Suite Espanola by Gaspar Sanz
Five Short Pieces by Carmen Guzman
Prelude Vals Vals Choro Choro
Three American Landscapes Janet Marlow
Conde Claros Luys de Narvaez
March 1st 2008 Great performances by all. In order of appearance: Eric Kahler Spanish Study by Frederic Noad adapted from Isaac Albeniz Fred Dilzell Piasaje cubano con tristeza by Leo Brouwer Etudes 1 and 5 by H. Villa-Lobos Fandanguillo by Joaquin Turina David Starbuck Prelude by C. Guzman Cerrito de Huajsapata by J. Molina Seis variaciones sobre un tema de by J. Nin-Culmell Guardame las vacas by Milan L. Narvaez Canco Triste by P. Talarn Jesse Rivera How Great Thou Art composition by Rivera Caminito (Little Road) a Tango from Argentina
Bésame Mucho by Consuelo Velázquez Gary Lee Waiting for Dawn by Andrew York
Kinkachoo, I Love You by Phillip Houghton
February 2nd 2008 Our First Anniversary Celebration! Esteemed guest Daniel Hallford, of the Amadeus Conservatory, in preparation for upcoming auditions, gave a wonderful performance of the following pieces from his repetoire: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro from the Lute Suites by J.S. Bach (BWV 998) Grande Overture, Op. 61, Andante Sostenuto and Allegro Maestoso by Mauro Giuliani Saudade No. 3 by living composer Roland Dyens
We took in announcements of The New York Guitar Seminar, and The Raritan River Music Festival. Eric Kahler performed Waltz and Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli. Wayne Holyoak performed Christ Has Risen by Hans Judenkunig and Soleá by Julian Arcas. David Starbuck performed Cancó Trista by Paco Talarn, and Guardame Las Vacas by Narvaez. Luthier Gary Lee, of Lee Guitar Works, gave a presentation on his handcrafted guitars bringing a particularly beautiful example of his work. Gary performed The Way You Look Tonight by Gerome Kern and Preludio de Adios by Alfonso Montes on a Lee Guitar Works classical guitar. Closing the event, Michael Newman of The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo gave a stunning performance of Prelude No. 4 by Heitor Villa-Lobos on a new classical guitar by Gary Lee. Many heartfelt thanks to all who performed and took part.
January 5th 2008 A plethora of classical guitar performances, what a great way to start the new year! Performances of Veni Veni Emmanuel (duet), Lagrima composed by Francisco Tarrega, Christ has Risen composed by Hans Judenkunig, a simple Bouree by Johann Sebastian Bach, an original composition, Two Etudes by Fernando Sor, Etudes and other pieces by Hector Villa-Lobos.
December 1st 2007 An impromtu and unannounced meeting - we'll try not to do this in the future but the meeting date/time was decided a bit too late to put it out by email. Performances of Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega, Greensleeves and Veni Veni Emmanuel (duet) - both transcriptions by The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo.
November 3rd 2007 A low key meeting at Knowlton Presbyterian Church after a long summer hiatus. Performances of Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega, Romance and Greensleeves (both composers identities lost to time), and Veni Veni Emmanuel duet transcription by The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo.
July 7th 2007 Our fifth monthly gathering began with the viewing of a video segment on tone production from Scott Tenant's 'Pumping Nylon'. We then heard perfromances of Waltz and Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli, Greensleeves, Bouree by J.S. Bach from the 4th cello suite and Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega.
June 2nd 2007 Our fourth monthly gathering included discussion of the book 'Grace Like a River' authored by Christopher Parkening and member performances of 'Lesson for Two Lutes' from the Dowland family collection, Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega, and 'The Parlement' by an Anonymous source.
May 5th 2007 Our third monthly gathering included a presentation of practice techniques from the book 'Grace Like a River' by Christopher Parkening and member performances of several pieces having strong spanish influence including original compositions by founding members.
April 7th 2007 Having been listed in the Warren County Reporter, we met for our first publicly announced gathering. We took in announcements of The New York Guitar Seminar, and the Raritan River Music Festival, and a short presentation about the practice techniques in Ricardo Iznaola's 'On Practicing'. Teacher at Mannes College the New School of Music, artistic director of The New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes, and member of the Newman Oltman Guitar Duo, Michael Newman invited two of his Mannes students to perform for us (in order of appearance): Chelsea Pita performing works by Lauro and Giulliani, Jorge Gavidia performing works by Barrios and Villa-Lobos. These were wonderful performances and deeply appreciated. Performances by others included works by Bach, Carulli and the every famous Anonymous composer.
March 3rd 2007 We met for our first monthly gathering at Knowlton Presbyterian Church, hearing founding member performances of Francisco Tárrega's 'Lagrima' performed by Eric Kahler and 'Lesson for Two Lutes' from the Dowland family collection performed by Eric Kahler and Wayne Holyoak. We also took in a presentation on proper nail care, filing and finishing sourcing various professionals such as Michael Newman, Rico Stover and Scott Tennant.
February 23rd 2007 We took our first field trip as a group to see The Pennsylvania Guitar Quintet at Moravian Hall in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
February 16th 2007 February 16th 2007 was a fine, sunny day when suddenly the email came in, which read... "How about a classical guitar society?" |
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