Time: 3:00 PM, doors open at 2:45 PM
Location: Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver
Come out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets.
The 6th Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS and sponsored by Capilano University, is designed as an intensive learning experience in the beautiful setting of Capilano University in North Vancouver. VCGFest is a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels to participate in masterclasses, workshops, guitar orchestra, a participants’ concert and to be inspired by faculty concerts and workshops by Marc Teicholz, Michael Kolk, Tejay Liao, Alec Pearson, David Sossa, Lucida Zhao, and Luis Angel Medina.
Montreal-based Charles Hobson and Marie-Noelle Choquette are the innovative guitar and flute duo, Beija-Flor. Together, they present a dynamic and beautiful repertoire of classical works inspired by cultures from around the world. “…an incredibly dynamic and creative team“, “masterful arrangements.” (Flute Quarterly, USA).
As the winner of the GFA’s International Concert Artist 2023, Ukraine’s Marko Topchii may well be the world’s winningest classical guitarist. His prodigious achievements are best exemplified by more than 100 awards worldwide in international classical guitar competitions, an astonishing 55 of them being first prizes in prestigious competitions. The remarkable Marko is truly one of the world’s very best classical guitarists.
Note: The concert starts at 7 pm but come early at 6:15 pm to enjoy performances by UBC School of Music classical guitar students.
Join us for Vancouver’s Finest, our annual celebration of Vancouver’s own exceptional classical guitarists with a concert by two driving forces in our music community, Alec Pearson and Luis Medina. Alec and Luis have done so much to support and promote classical guitar learning and performance in our community. This concert recognizes their huge volunteer contributions and celebrates their outstanding talent.
Friday, November 1st, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)
Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Trio Tangere, Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024 - Pyatt Hall
Artyom Dervoed, Friday, Nov. 1st, 2024 - Pyatt Hall
Vancouver’s Finest: Alec Pearson and Luis Medina, Saturday, Jan. 25th, 2025 - VAM
Marko Topchii, Friday, March 14th, 2025 - VAM
Duo Beija Flor, Saturday, Apr. 19th, 2025 - Pyatt Hall
When: July 13, 7:30 pm
Where: BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Join the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival's Opening Concert on July 13 at Capilano University. Featuring world-class guitarists, Iliana Matos and Dr. Daniel Ramjattan.
When: Friday, July 12 and Saturday July 13, at 7:30 pm
Where: BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Join the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival's Concert Series July 12 and 13 at Capilano University. Featuring world-class artists Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Francisco Barradas, Luis Angel Medina, Iliana Matos, and Dr. Daniel Ramjattan
When: July 12, 7:30 pm
Where: BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Join the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival's Opening Concert on July 12 at Capilano University. Featuring world-class guitarists, Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Francisco Barradas, and Luis Angel Medina
The 5th Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS and sponsored by Capilano University, is designed as an intensive learning experience in the beautiful setting of Capilano University in North Vancouver. VCGFest is a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels to participate in masterclasses, workshops, guitar orchestra, a participants’ concert and to be inspired by faculty concerts by Iliana Matos, Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Daniel Ramjattan and Luis Angel Medina.
July 04, 7:15 PM - Alec Pearson & Philip Hansen
July 05, 7:15 PM - Daniel Bolshoy and the Western Canadian Guitar Quartet (Showcase)
July 06, 7:15 PM - Iliana Matos and the Western Canadian Guitar Quartet
July 07, 2:30 PM - Participants concert (entrance by donation)
All concerts take place in Kelowna, BC.
The 3rd Okanagan Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS , is a unique opportunity for guitarists and music lovers to immerse themselves in four days of concerts, masterclasses and workshops in Kelowna. This year’s faculty includes Daniel Bolshoy, Iliana Matos, Alec Pearson, Philip Hansen and the Western Canadian Quartet.
April 27, 2024 - 7.30 PM (Pre-concert student performances at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
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.
Thank you Vancouver! This event is now sold out.
February 10, 2024 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)
Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4
Pavel Steidl, from Rakovnik, Czech Republic, is one of the most widely celebrated soloists of his generation with a unique style called ‘delightful and magical’. Pavel will be teaching masterclasses on Sunday, Feb. 11th at UBC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Okanagan Guitar Festival Closing Concert on July 9th, 2023 in the beautiful city of Kelowna, BC with Alan Rinehart, Christine Moore, Galina Jitlina and Louise Southwood
Two Classical Guitars in Concert: Daniel Bolshoy (right) and Luis Angel Medina at the Okanagan Guitar Festival on July 8th, 2023 in the beautiful city of Kelowna, B.C.
