January Student & Orchestra Recitals

Congrats to all my students who performed in the January 2015 recital. Also to the guitar orchestra members who performed the next day. Everyone was so well prepared…everyone! So proud. Looking forward to the next recital!

Bradford’s Studio Recital – January 16th, 2015

Guitar Students from the Studio of Bradford Werner Friday, January 16th, 2015, 7:30pm Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music Ben Emes Prelude No. 1 by Bratfort von Werwinkle Dacian Somosan Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Allegro by Bratfort…

Music at Craigdarroch Castle

I had a great time playing at Craigdarroch Castle on December 27th, 2014. I played mostly music by Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1686–1750), a German composer and lutenist who almost mirrors Bach’s dates exactly. I played a C major suite and an…

Marcus Dominelli Classical Guitar

SOLD  2010 Marcus Dominelli Classical Guitar for Sale Spruce top, Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, fan brace. Elevated Fingerboard Condition: Great, some wear in the french polish and unnoticeable dings. Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Video example:  (or see below) Buy…

Douglas Hensley – The World of the Lute 2014

Wednesday, November 5th Chapel at St Mary Anglican Church in Oak Bay 1701 Elgin Rd 7:00pm Suggested Donation of $8 An overview of the sorts of things lute players were doing over the course of five centuries, including some Persian…

Victoria Guitar Trio Play Palestrina

The peaceful opening work from a concert on October 19th at St. Philips Anglican Church in Vancouver, BC. Kyrie from Missa Papae Marcelli by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525–1594) Arranged by Michael Dias for the Victoria Guitar Trio Michael…

Victoria Guitar Trio Performs in Vancouver

The Victoria Guitar Trio will present an eclectic programme including music from the Renaissance and contemporary composers; featuring Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina , Benton Roark, Jordan Nobles, Giovanni Pacoloni, Rodney Sharman and the premiere of a new work by Scott…

Roland Dyens in Victoria, Oct 2014

Upcoming: Check out the concert and class by Roland Dyens. October 10, Roland Dyens, Church of Christ Scientist. 8pm. Tickets $25/20 at McPherson box office, Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records. October 11, Roland Dyens Masterclass, UVic Recital Hall Hall, 10am-2pm (free to auditors).  

Tatiana Kostour & Douglas Hensley, Oct 2014

Iskra Duo (Tatiana Kostour & Douglas Hensley) play for the new Oak Bay Matinée series at St Mary’s on Elgin Street. A programme of works from early 19th century Italian guitarist composer Ferdinando Carulli to a work by Douglas Hensley for…

Dowland in Dublin: La Nef, Michael Slattery

The Early Music Society of the Islands has a fantastic show coming up with tenor Michael Slattery accompanied on lute, cello, Irish flute and cittern. Fun concept too: “Could the great John Dowland have been born in Ireland? What if his songs and dances had…

Lutenist Konstantin Bozhinov Plays Victoria, 2014

Pure Fancy A recital of new compositions and improvisations by Konstantin Bozhinov by lutenist Konstantin Bozhinov Read his biography here. Sat, August 30th, 7pm James Bay United Church 511 Michigan St Tickets at the door $20/15 Contact for advance tickets and…

Australian Guitar Duo in Victoria

THE AUSTRALIAN QUITAR DUO Jacob Cordover & Rupert Boyd Tuesday, July 15 8pm / $20 Recognized as one of the most dynamic and exciting guitar ensembles, the “Australian Guitar Duo has got it all: perfect synchronization, beautiful phrasing and tone, and charismatic…