This performance has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

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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!

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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.

Join us for a special performance from our very own Community Guitar Orchestra at the University City Public Library! The program features works for guitar ensemble by Sor, Brahms, Vivaldi, Mozart, and more. There’s also special guest appearances from a guitar and trombone duet, and Gateway Guitar Quartet. This event is free and open to the public!

All-Metro Guitar Day is not only a celebration of our Guitar Horizons’ students’ accomplishments, but also an opportunity for children from across St. Louis to come together with a shared goal: to create beautiful music. This year’s festivities take place at Carr Lane VPA beginning at 2:00pm, and admission is free of charge. Please join us!

Join us on Sunday, April 7th for an afternoon Master Class with Irina Kulikova! Aspiring St. Louis guitarists will perform for and receive coaching from Irina in front of a live audience.

Admission $5 at the door. Free for Members.

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!

Trio Virado is a fresh new collaboration of three of the most distinguished artists on their instruments of flute, viola,  and guitar. Amy Porter, Juan-Miguel Hernandez and João Luiz are artists widely sought after for their musical performances on recordings and the concert stage.Joining together, they form a concert trio experience with emotion and love of music that radiates electricity.

Join us on Sunday, February 24th for an afternoon Master Class with Joao Luiz of Trio Virado! Aspiring St. Louis guitarists will perform for and receive coaching from Joao in front of a live audience. Be sure to stick around for the 4pm performance!

Admission $5 at the door. Free for Members.

Join us on Sunday, January 20th for an afternoon Master Class with Ricardo Cobo! Aspiring St. Louis guitarists will perform for and receive coaching from Ricardo in front of a live audience.

Admission $5 at the door. Free for Members.

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.”