Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for flamenco and classical guitarist Adam Delmonte on Saturday,November 16th, at 7:30pm at Salem United Methodist Church. This concert is part of the Guitar Masters Series.

Always having incorporated a wide array of musical styles in his compositions, Adam del Monte has embarked on a journey of creating a unique sound and language of flamenco that is both steeped in tradition and progressive in its openness to musical flavors from around the world.

“Flamenco guitarist Adam del Monte is part musician, part magician… transporting [the] packed audience to a place where cobblestone streets and crowded cafes ring with voices of cultures conflicted, torn, pushed and melted together.” - Steve Siegel, The Morning Call

A master class with Mr. del Monte will take place on Sunday, November 17th, **11:00am at the Salem United Methodist Church. Area guitar students will perform. More info below:

For any ticketing concerns or questions:

SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org

Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for a concert with Andy McKee, highly-acclaimed acoustic guitarist, on Saturday, October 19th at the 560 Music Center. This concert is part of the Eclectic Concert Series.

Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists and it’s evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy, attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the rest. McKee’s crossover success has helped him to achieve millions upon millions of YouTube viewers, underscoring his emergence as one of today’s most unique and influential artists. His song “Drifting” became one of the first YouTube viral videos with almost 60 million views. He has been featured as a cover story in both Acoustic Guitar Magazine in the U.S. and Acoustic Magazine in the UK. McKee’s tour dates have taken him through Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, including tours with legendary acts from Dream Theater to Tommy Emmanuel.

A guitar clinic with Andy McKee will take place at the 560 Music Center recital hall on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00pm, hosted by the WashU Music Department. Mr. McKee will be demonstrating his unique techniques and approach to the guitar.  Free and open to the public.

“The main delight of watching Andy play is the enjoyment you can see in his facial expressions, feeling every nuanced note, chord and tap.” - Silent Radio

For any ticketing concerns or questions:

SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org

LINE-UP CHANGE: Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for our first concert of the Guitar Masters 2024-25 season with the Park Brothers, classical guitar duo, at Salem Methodist Church on Saturday, September 14th, at 7:30pm. Due to visa issues, Jack Hancher will be unable to perform on this date. We are excited to present the Park Brothers in his place!

The Park Brothers came together as a guitar duo studying under one of the world’s preeminent guitar virtuosos of the classical guitar, Christopher Parkening. The duo’s virtuosic technique combined with expressive artistry have captivated and delighted audiences as far away as Montreal, Canada and Heidelberg, Germany. The brothers enjoy collaborating and working together, as they complement each other with a natural synergy of sounds, bringing enchantment and enjoyment back to classical music.

"Alex and Wesley make beautiful music on the guitar by using tonal colors and contrasts. They utilize the entire range of the guitar to bring out the intrinsic beauty of the instrument." -  Christopher Parkening

A master class with the duo will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 1:00pm at the Salem United Methodist Church. Area classical guitar students will perform. More info below:

For any ticketing concerns or questions:

SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis ends their celebratory season with a concert in collaboration with St. Louis Classical Guitar - Isaac Bustos, guitar soloist, performs in concert alongside a string quartet at the 560 Music Center.

Dr. Isaac Bustos will be making his St. Louis debut with chamber works by Giuliani and Paganini, plus solo works by Rodrigo, Sainz de la Maza and more!

Monday, May 20, 2024
E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall
General Admission

"In warm, round tones, the notes of Bach cascaded from the guitar, every note correct and played without hesitation.” - the Boston Globe. Classical guitarist, pedagogue and educator Dr. Isaac Bustos, enjoys an extensive performing career that has taken him to Canada, Central America, Europe and all over the US. Bustos has made several Radio and Television appearances and is in demand as clinician and master class teacher invited to perform in some of the most prestigious festivals around the globe including the Guitar Foundation of America Annual Convention, Panama Guitar Festival, Festival Internacional de Guitarra Monterrey and Festival del Noreste in Mexico. Isaac has appeared as soloist with the Orchestra of New Spain, The Baytown Symphony Orchestra, The Nicaraguan National Symphony Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro JoAnn Falletta

St. Louis Classical Guitar ends our 60th Anniversary season with Maestro Manuel Barrueco in the 560 Music Music Center E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall!

The legendary Cuban classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. Hailed as a “major artist with a remarkable musicianship and a word of technique” by the Los Angeles Times and as a “superior musician” by the New York Times, his unique artistry has been continually described as that of a elegant and intelligent musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts.

His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the main musical centers of the world. During three decades of concertizing, he has performed across the United Sates from the New World Symphony in Miami to the Seattle Symphony and from the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to New York’s Lincoln Center. He has appeared with such prestigious orchestras as the Philadelphia Orchestra and with the Boston Symphony under the direction of Seiji Ozawa, in the American Premiere of Toru Takemitsu’s To the Edge of Dream.

“The guitar is an instrument that is cradled in the arms next to the heart. When Barrueco plays, it speaks to the heart.” - Baltimore Sun

A master-class with Maestro Barrueco will take place at the 560 Music Center recital hall on Sunday, April 14th at 1:00pm. Area classical guitar students will perform.

For any ticketing concerns or questions, please contact the 560 Music Center:

Box Office Phone: 314-935-6543
Email: edison@wustl.edu

We are happy to answer questions or concerns at info@stlclassicalguitar.org!

This concert is kindly sponsored by Resume Makeover.

Resume Makeover provides professional resume and copywriting services for businesses and job seekers, from college graduates to C-suite executes and everyone in between. Specific services that Resume Makeover provides includes resume revamps, bios, cover letters, Linkedin content and more! Its founder, Lesley Hunter, is not only passionate about getting people jobs; she is also a patron of the arts and is a classically-trained pianist since age 4. 

The Beijing Guitar Duo has performed around the world in halls such as the Concertgebouw, Palau de Musica, Tchaikovsky Hall and the National Theatre in Beijing. This season will take them to a 12-city concert tour in the United States in February (Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Knoxville) as well as other performances in Europe and China. The duo regularly collaborates with orchestras, in ensemble with flutist Marina Piccinini, guitarists Grigoryan Brothers and with their mentor Manuel Barrueco touring in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

“It was clear from the evening that both women are incredibly gifted and together, with their ability to fuse technical skill effortlessly with their depth of musicality. They have the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come.”  - Classical Guitar Magazine

A master-class with the duo will take place at the 560 Music Center recital hall on Sunday, March 24th at 1:00pm. Area classical guitar students will perform.

For any ticketing concerns or questions, please contact the 560 Music Center:

Box Office Phone: 314-935-6543
Email: edison@wustl.edu

We are happy to answer questions or concerns at info@stlclassicalguitar.org!

Conductor and Classical Guitarist Michael Poll has performed across North America, South America, and Europe, including in Barbican Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the National Theatre of Panama. His debut guitar recording, 7-String Bach, was called ‘masterful’ by Gramophone magazine, and Wholenote praised his ‘Warm, rich, and full tone’. Since its release by Orchid Classics in 2018, 7-String Bach has been streamed over 1 million times on Spotify and Apple Music, and was featured on the BBC and Classic FM.

‘Masterful!’ - Gramophone

‘Poll’s tone is warm, rich, and full!’ -Wholenote

A master-class with Mr. Poll will take place at the 560 Music Center recital hall on Sunday ,February 18th at 11:00am. Area classical guitar students will perform.