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, then this event is tailor-made for you.
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Join Ariane Bell Vila (Soprano) and Michael Kolk (Guitar) concert at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church! This will be the perfect concert to bring you the “Autumn Sounds”.
Enjoy works by Schubert, Britten, de Falla, Villa-Lobos, and Michael’s original compositions as well.
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Join Denys Panchenko for a very special solo guitar recital in support of Ukraine. Denys is a laureate of several international competitions and regularly performs solo recitals across Ukraine.
Currently living in White Rock, his repertoire ranges from classical works to his own contemporary compositions. Enjoy works by Bach, Llobet, Satie, Piazzolla and more.
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Brazilian-born Celso Machado and genre-bending guitarist Josh J. Searles unite for a dazzling double bill. Expect rich rhythms, global influences, and virtuosic flair—Brazilian folk, classical, and live electronica collide in an unforgettable evening of musical innovation from two of BC’s most creative artists.
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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.
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Dear Community,
This year, the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society (VCGS) has allocated funds to support the artistic goals of local students and professionals committed to developing their craft. We hope to make this bursary a recurring feature of our annual programming.
Leonela Alejandro, 2024 GFA Rose Augustine Grand Prize winner, is a rising star from Puerto Rico captivating audiences worldwide.
With over a dozen top prizes to her name, including major U.S. and international competitions, her powerful, expressive playing and orchestral soloist appearances mark her as one of today’s most exciting classical guitarists.
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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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