JOIN US EARLY!

Beginning at 7:00 PM we’ll have tapas and wine from Guido’s and a special performance by dancers from Convergene Dance and Body Center downstairs in The Becker Room of the Ethical Society. Arrive early to enjoy some Spanish food and dance!

Right at 8:00 P.M. the Jennings Waltzing Warriors will open the concert from the main stage at The Ethical Society. These talented kids will blow you away!

Described by Operaworld Magazine as, “the female voice of the Spanish guitar”, Andrea González Caballero is quickly making a name for herself as one of the top guitarists alive today. Originally from Spain, Andrea’s fiery interpretations of Spanish repertoire will take us on a journey through the Iberian Peninsula. Save yourself the trip overseas and explore the streets of Spain from the comfort of The Ethical Society!

JOIN US FOR A PRE-CONCERT RECEPTION

Beginning at 7:00 PM we’ll have light appetizers from Cafe Natasha’s, wine, and a Q&A with local tar player, Siavash Zamiran, led by our Director of Education, Dr. Travis Lewis downstairs in The Becker Room of the Ethical Society. Plan to arrive early for this special experience!

Who better to kick off our celebration of women in classical guitar than the first woman in the world to be awarded a Doctor of Music in Guitar Performance? Dr. Lily Afshar holds this this claim to fame alongside her long list of equally as impressive accolades. Originally from Iran, her performance will feature Persian and Azerbaijani Ballads which are sure to delight.

Irina Kulikova has been traveling the world performing concerts since the age of twelve. With the rare beauty of her tone and enchanting presence on stage, Irina captures the hearts of audiences across the globe. When describing her performance, Soundboard Magazine wrote, “Some of the most sheerly beautiful playing I have ever heard.” She is long past due an appearance in St. Louis, and her concert is sure to end the season with a bang!

Ricardo Cobo’s spellbinding presence is made up of a combination of flawless technical ability, passionate musicality, and his warm, endearing personality. He follows these traits with diverse and innovative musical selections to create an exceptional performance that is not to be missed. One critic described the experience as, “…characterized by generosity of spirit, to say nothing of knockout virtuosity. His playing was extroverted, lyrical, and rhythmically alive.”

Jérôme Mouffe is quickly making a name for himself as a performer with unbridled virtuosity. Originally from Belgium, Jérôme came to the United States to study with one of the greatest guitarists alive today, Eliot Fisk. Now a graduate of the New England Conservatory he has racked up an impressive number of performances in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

His St. Louis debut is sure to be nothing short of jaw-dropping!

Junhong Kuang picked up the guitar at the age of 5 and by the age of 13 he had already performed in Carnegie Hall. Two years later he began studying with Maestro Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory, and now he is in his senior year with well over 100 performances under his belt.

He graciously stepped up at the last minute to fill in for Tengyue Zhang after complications with TY’s visa prevented him from leaving Beijing. This is sure to be a phenomenal evening!