Tariq Harb is a world-class performer and a multiple prizewinner in numerous international competitions including the Barrios WorldWideWeb, Montreal International, and Tokyo International Classical Guitar competitions. His international career includes performances in iconic venues like Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and a solo debut at Carnegie Hall. The acclaimed Jordanian‑Canadian guitarist is now a Professor of Guitar at Concordia University, Montreal. Always polished, always musical, Tariq’s playing has been praised on many stages around the world and he’s been lauded as “Canada’s next classical guitar superstar” by CBC Radio.

“Tariq Harb’s masterful command of melody and emotion shot him into the upper ranks of classical guitarists .” – TEDGlobal

“Expressive, stylish and charming.” – Patrick Roux, Guitare Alla Grande

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Friends, neighbours and musical innovators Celso Machado and Josh Searles bring their unique guitar skills to the stage in a superb double bill. VCGS is delighted to welcome back Celso, a Brazilian-born virtuoso now based in Gibsons, who is recognized as both a classical guitarist and multi‑instrumentalist. With over 40 years on stages across Brazil, Europe, and North America, he’s performed with artists like the Assad brothers and Al Di Meola. Josh, also on the Sunshine Coast, is a multi‑talented guitarist, composer, producer, and DJ. He earned his Master’s in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Alicante and his diverse musical projects include electronic‑based Ghost Orchid and performances at festivals like Mutek and Shambhala.

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Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Leonela Alejandro started studying guitar at the age of six. Now, at just 25, she has ascended to the pinnacle of the classical guitar world by winning the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. With multiple competition wins, Leonela has established herself as once-in-a-generation classical guitarist known for her powerful and magnetic style. Reviews have called her performances "bold and unique, with strong lyricism and virtuosity”.

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Italian guitarist Aurora Orsini is rapidly gaining international recognition as she wins competitions and captivates audiences across Europe. VCGS is delighted to welcome her to Vancouver as the charismatic guitarist makes her Canadian debut. Aurora holds Master’s and postgraduate degrees in classical guitar from the University of Alicante and Italy’s Boccherini Conservatoire, and has studied with luminaries such as Manuel Barrueco, David Russell and Sergio Assad. She performs extensively across Europe and collaborates in orchestras and chamber ensembles, notably the Estra Duo. Aurora is a dynamic performer, keen on experimenting with other disciplines and finding new ways of performing classical music.

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