“Stunning, mesmerizing, inventive” … just some of the accolades the Canadian Guitar Quartet has earned since they were formed more than 20 years ago. From one standing ovation to the next, the CGQ has established a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society presents these four guitar virtuosos in concert Friday, March 18th at Pyatt Hall, Vancouver.
The quartet is Louis Trépanier and Renaud Côté-Giguère along with newer members Christ Habib and Jérôme Ducharme. “I love guitar in all forms, but I feel I can achieve its highest standard in a group, pushing and surprising one another like a string quartet,”
For their first concert series in nearly two years, The Canadian Guitar Quartet brings together a collection of exciting new works and well-loved melodies. Hear the first movement of Mozart’s Sonata K. 448, originally for two pianos and great Brazilian melodies composed by Bossa Nova super stars Luis Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Immerse yourself in an emotionally charged moodscape with Empty Houses, by current CGQ member Renaud Côté-Giguère, plus three virtuosic original works for guitar quartet including a triptych homage to composers Chopin, Piazzolla, and Bach, by Canadian composer (and former member of the CGQ), Patrick Roux.
The CGQ has released four critically acclaimed CDs and are preparing to record their next CD.
Don’t forget to join us for a pre-concert presentation at 6:15
The pre-concert presentation will feature student ensembles and solos from UBC. Come hear the work they’ve put in this past year as they prepare for their end of year juries/recitals.
Please note that VSOSoM and Pyatt hall is asking for continued mask-wearing at this time. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding at this time.
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