St Andrew's Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St, Vancouver - Apr 23rd, 2024, 7pm

The Itamar Erez Trio holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer/guitarist/pianist who is joined by drummer and composer Kevin Romain and bassist/arranger/composer Dan Howard.

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April 21 ~ May 5, 2024

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April 20, 2024, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch - 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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The projected date for the return of adjudications: April 19

Mar 30, 2024, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Coquitlam Library (City Centre) - 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU VANCOUVER. Livestream tickets are still available.

March 23, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15 by Capilano University student guitarists).

Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4 and Livestream

Technically flawless, sonically brilliant, and a poet on the guitar.  Don’t miss the unstoppable Canadian classical guitar virtuoso and composer Dale Kavanagh in concert.  Her list of accomplishments is breathtaking: more than 1,000 recitals in over 40 countries, dozens of original compositions, 20 plus recordings, and hundreds of masterclasses.  Dale Kavanagh is truly a classical guitar legend.   

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Students from UBC will perform for VCGS artist Dale Kavanagh. This event is open to the public for free auditing. A few spots remain for non-UBC students to register. Email outreach@vancouverguitar.org for more information.

Orpheum, Vancouver - Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 7pm (pre-concert at 6:15pm with the VSO Guitar Ensemble)

Bell Centre, Surrey - Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at 7 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Italian classical guitarist extraordinaire Aniello Desiderio with the miraculous, lyrical Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo.

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February 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM (Sat)

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others - then this event is tailor-made for you.

Join us on Saturday, February 24th, at 6:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located near the Lougheed Skytrain Station.

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Date: February 11 and noon - 5:00pm 

Location: UBC School of Music, Room 113,  6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z

Following Pavel’s Feb. 10th performance, he will give a masterclass to UBC students on Sunday, Feb. 11th at UBC School of Music starting at 12:00 PM. Come and watch at no cost. Open to all ages and skill levels.

Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Capilano University guitar instructor Luis Medina

Join us on Monday, January 29th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 113

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

January 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM (Sat)

Venue: Standing Egg Coffee - 4501 North Rd #109A, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

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Jan 25, 2024, 7 pm

Massey Theatre, 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster, BC 

Massey Theatre presents the always dazzling International Guitar Night.  For the 24th annual tour, International Guitar Night (IGN) brings three favourites and one exciting newcomer.

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December 30, 2023, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Coquitlam Library (City Centre) - 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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Dec 16, 2023, 7 pm

Vancouver Unitarian Church, 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver

The Vancouver Chopin Society presents two wonderful Vancouver soloists, Anna Pietrzak on classical guitar, and Fergus Kwan on piano. 

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Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Capilano University guitar instructor Luis Medina

Join us on Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 113

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

You’re invited to our Open Stage. Come out and support our celebration of young talent. See up-and-coming guitar students performing their latest works on stage. The level of talent of these young performers is always amazing.

Registration is now closed.

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November 24, 2023, at 6 PM (Fri)

Venue: Standing Egg Coffee - 4501 North Rd #109A, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

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Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Luis Medina

Join us on Tuesday, November 7th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 209

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

Following Anna and Michael’s Nov.4th performance, they will give a masterclass on Sunday, Nov. 5th at UBC School of Music starting at 1:00 PM. Michael and Anna will each teach UBC students concurrently. There is limited room for the general public to register on a first come first serve basis but everyone is invited to come at watch at no cost. Open to all ages and skill levels.

November 4, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)

Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4R9

Vancouver’s finest double bill:  classical guitarists Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak, solo and in an exciting new duo.

The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society presents a very special concert by two classical guitar virtuosos who call Vancouver home, Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak, performing solo and in a newly formed duo.   You won’t want to miss the second concert in our 2023-24 International Artist Series, a made-in-Vancouver double bill. In person and livestream tickets are on sale now.

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October 26, 2023 - 8:00 PM

Venue: Mel Lehan Hall, 3214 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver.

Voted into the top flamenco guitarists by Guitar Player magazine. ‘‘He is an authentic ambassador for flamenco music throughout the whole world’’, author and flamencologist, José Manuel Gamboa.

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UBC Students perform in a masterclass for Lovro Peretic.

Watch UBC Students perform in a masterclass with Lovro Peretic. We have spaces open to the public, if you would like to register for the class, please send us a note below. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

September 22, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)

IN PERSON or LIVESTREAM (Available now)

Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4

2022 GFA winner Lovro Peretić from Zagreb in Croatia has won incredible 30+ prizes in international guitar competitions.

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The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society is delighted to announce five superb classical guitar concerts for the 2023-24 season.  This line-up of top talent from Europe and Canada includes multi-award winners, Canadian superstars, and international innovators. Four-concert subscriptions are available for members only until September 22nd.

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Wednesday, September 6th at 11:00 AM at the JCC Wosk Auditorium. Tickets are only $5 and available at the door. - Please note a change of performers. Alec will perform solo after students from UBC (Noah Ferrera-Palchinski and Gabriela Pimentel) perform a fun and exciting set of duets.

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Get ready to pluck, socialize and connect as the VCGS monthly social gathering is returning this August!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others - then this event is tailor-made for you.

Join us on Sunday, August 27th, at 5:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located at 430 Westview St., Coquitlam, V3K 0G2.

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When: August 19th at 7 PM

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby - 6584 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T7, Canada

This is a triple bill not to be missed. Michael Kolk, Anna Pietrzak and Simon Farintosh all perform at the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival.

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When: August 18th at 7 PM

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby - 6584 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T7, Canada

Jorge Caballero, plus Luis Medina and Alec Pearson. The sensational Jorge Caballero is considered one of the most important guitarists in history. Now, the Peruvian born guitarist, composer and teacher brings his astonishing talents to the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival.

In person tickets are sold out, but live-stream tickets are still available.

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