The VSO Guitar Ensemble invites you to a free lunch time concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 1:00 pm. Enjoy a program of music from around the world with selections from Spain, Mexico, France, the Mediterranean, Japan, England and even outer space. Join us for a fun, relaxing, free concert with the 8 guitars of the incomparable VSO Guitar Ensemble on the stage of Pyatt Hall, VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour Street.

The VAM ensemble is a group of talented youth players from around the city who meet every other week. Their teachers include Alec Pearson, Michael Kolk and John Oliver. The group is coached by Alec Pearson and Luis Medina. The ensemble will also perform solo works. Alec Pearson’s studio of students joins the event to help fill out the evening.

Please come join the audience for this free event at 7 pm at Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music.

Time: 2:00 PM, doors open at 1:45 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 1st at 2:00 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

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The Erato Ensemble presents Heritages, a concert by Luis Angel Medina. Luis is an accomplished performer and a driving force in Vancouver’s classical guitar community.  He is founder and director of the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival and a guitar instructor at Capilano University.  Known for his deep musicality, technical mastery, and exquisite sound, Luis brings all of this to a concert featuring the works of Julio César Oliva, Dale Kavanagh, Manuel Ponce and Mauro Guiliani. 

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The Vancouver Recital Society presents Raphaël Feuillâtre. Raphaël was born in Djibouti, on the northeastern coast of Africa, raised in Western France and studied at the Conservatoire de Nantes and later at the Paris Conservatoire. He made his international breakthrough as the 2018 winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America. Since then, Raphaël’s burgeoning career has taken him around the world, where he has dazzled audiences with his playing. In 2021, he performed for the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society.

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Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

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.

Registration is now CLOSED, but you can still purchase admission tickets.

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Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2024, at 2:30 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time in Metrotown!

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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Our friends at the Rogue Folk Club present two outstanding fingerstyle guitarists, Don Ross and Jule Malischike. Don has won the US National Fingerpick Guitar Championship twice and Jule is one of the most sought-after soloists on the European acoustic scene.

“Ross delivers stunningly beautiful guitar music, bursting with sensitivity and compassion.” - Steve Newton, Georgia Straight, Vancouver

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THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU VANCOUVER. Livestream tickets are still available.

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

Artyom Dervoed has been called the “Paganini of the guitar“ for his absolute mastery of the instrument demonstrated by a wide dynamic range, expressive phrasing, and a technical facility with no discernible limitations.  This bold claim is backed by growing international demand, an active recording career, and 16 first place awards in international competitions. Absolute virtuosity.

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Due to a last-minute change of itinerary beyond VCGS’s control, this event has been cancelled. Our Nov.1 concert will continue as scheduled.

Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2024, at 7:30 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time at Standing Egg Coffee near Lougheed Skytrain Station!

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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Catch the classical guitar solo recital of Denys Panchenko, a master classical guitarist from Ukraine, featuring classics and his own compositions. Denys has performed solo recitals throughout Ukraine, and he has played with many orchestras as a soloist. His original compositions have been performed in various countries and competitions.

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT. Admission by donation.

Venue: White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140th St. Surrey, BC.

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Sat., October 12th, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

We open our 2024/25 season with Trio Tangere, an exciting Canadian chamber ensemble built around the striking sound of dual guitars and a violin.  The three members, Marc Djokic on violin, Jérôme Ducharme and Louis Trépanier on guitars, were already established virtuosi when they started performing together a decade ago.

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Join maestro Sergio Pugnalin for an enchanting journey across the musical languages, styles, cultures, and histories of the Eastern Mediterranean. Through a variety of traditional lutes, he will narrate and sing captivating stories that transcend time and borders.

Saturday, 28 September 2024, 12.00 pm-1.00 pm (PDT) On Zoom – In English (with some Italian throughout :-)

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Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 2:30 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time at Granville Island!

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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Catch the debut recital of unique intercultural powerhouse quartet 88 Strings, featuring classics and world premieres from Spain, China, Persia, France and Canada. Described by an audience member as "plucked string heaven," the quartet's unique sound blends classical and world music together in an enveloping and often hypnotic music.

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT. Doors at 6:30pm

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

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This course is meant to be a fun group class and will appeal to amateur players or serious students who want to refine their knowledge further. We will look at the players, the composers, and the history associated with each lesson topic. Option for people to join online.

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Did you miss their sold out debut last month at Zameen Art House? Come see Alec and Kosta play solos and duets in this lovely noon variety hour at the Jewish Community Center.

Admission is by $10 donation at the door on Wednesday, Sept. 18th at 12 noon, JCC Wosk Auditorium, 950 West 41st Avenue. (It’s also a great place to grab lunch!)

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Are you interested in playing guitar with others? The VCGS Guitar Ensemble, directed by one of Canada’s finest classical guitarists Michael Kolk, is set to launch our fall session Sunday, September 8th. We meet for seven rehearsals culminating in a concert in December.

There are a limited number of spaces for new members.

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August 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Sun)

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others - then this event is tailor-made for you.

Join us on Sunday, August 25th, at 3:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located near the Lougheed Skytrain Station.

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Come see Alec and Kosta play solos and duets at this exciting, welcoming new venue on Granville Island! Alec and Kosta just finished a string of performances together on Quadra Island (Quadra Island Chamber Music Festival) and are now excited to share their tunes with Vancouverites.

Location: Zameen Art House (Granville Island)

Tickets are $25.

Time: 8:00pm with doors open at 7:00pm. Come early, socialize and enjoy some food at the Zameen Art House Cafe.

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Guitarist Michael Kolk and mezzo soprano Fabiana Katz will be presenting a program of South American music entitled Xango! featuring music by Guastavino, Bellinati, Delneri, Ginastera and more.

Four concerts, May 26th, June 9th, June 22nd, August 24th

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Jul 27, 2024, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Coquitlam Library (City Centre) - 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1

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, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver - Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 6pm

EMV’s annual fundraising gala returns in 2024 with Rondeau in the Garden! The evening will feature EMV’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence, mandolin and lute virtuoso Alon Sariel, other EMV musicians. Presenters are Event Chair & Emcee Julian Scott and Auctioneer Fred Lee.

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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.

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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

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