Upcoming Events
Performance majors from UBC will perform an engaging showcase concert ahead of their individual end-of-year recitals. This event is free for the public. We recommend a door donation of $5 to help us offset venue rental costs, but all are welcome regardless.
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Our final artist of the concert season, Italian virtuosa Aurora Orsini, will give a masterclass at the Canadian Music Centre on Davie Street. This class is free to audit and we have spaces open for registration for those who wish to participate.
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Italian guitarist Aurora Orsini makes her Canadian debut with VCGS! A rising star across Europe, she’s won top prizes, performed under maestros like Zubin Mehta, and collaborated with major orchestras.
With degrees from Alicante and Boccherini Conservatoire, Orsini brings virtuosic flair and fresh artistry to the world stage.
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This event is free for the public and features an emphasis on Brazilian music for the classical guitar.
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This event is free to the public.
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This event is free to the public.
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Two of BC’s finest classical guitarists and teachers Simon Farintosh from the University of Victoria and Alec Pearson from UBC and Vancouver Academy of Music invite you a shared recital they are presenting on May 1st, at 7 pm at the Vancouver Academy of Music.
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We’re working on it! The VCGS Guitar Ensemble is getting ready for our spring concert under the direction of Michael Kolk. Join us for a vibrant program of Baroque and contemporary ensemble works plus the premiere of Ocean from the Pacific Spirit Suite by Alec Pearson. You’ll also enjoy solo performances by our talented players.
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You’re invited to our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 3rd, at 5:00 pm at the Pacific Spirit United Church library, 2195 W. 45th Ave – Vancouver, BC V6M 2J2. The meeting will be in-person and online via Google Meets. Find out about the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society, our activities and accomplishments in 2025. and meet our board.
The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society and the Vancouver Public Library invite you to the final Staircase Sounds concert of the season, featuring three of Canada’s - and BC’s - most talented classical guitarists, Adrian Verdejo, Michael Dias and Michael Kolk. Enjoy early music, Spanish and Latin-American guitar favorites, and new cutting-edge works.
FREE ADMISSION