Judy Hickel (Violin) and John Couch (Guitar)

Title: John Couch & Judy Hickel Concert

Location: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest ACT
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Description: Canberra Classical Guitar Society presents the renowned duo of New Zealand guitarist John Couch and Australian violinist Judith Hickel performing together in a delightful concert. The program will include selections from their collaborative CD “Andre’s New Shoes”

When: Friday, 10 September, 7:30pm
Cost: Tickets at the door. Full price $20, concession $15.
Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
Enquiries: 0403 640 669.

Tim Kain, Minh Le Hoang, Bradley Kunda, Matthew Withers (from right to left)

Title: Guitar Trek concert – ABC Sunday Live Broadcast Sunday 11 April
Location: Llewellyn Hall – Canberra School of Music. ANU
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Description: The concert/broadcast begins promptly at 3pm on Sunday, 11 April. The public is invited (free entry) but are asked to be seated by 2:50pm.
Date: 2010-04-11

Presented by the Canberra Classical Guitar Society

• Where: Wesley Music Centre
• When: Sunday 20 March 2010, at 8.00 pm
• Enquiries: 0403 640 669 or visit Canberra Classical Guitar Society

José María Vilaplana Excellence

Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit Forrest ACT

When: Sunday 14 March 2010, 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm

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Pierre Herrero has been importing quality Spanish Classical & Flamenco guitars into Australia for many years. Pierre has also been an ardent supporter of the classical guitar in Australia. Among many other activities, he has sponsored the Sydney Classical Society Summer School and the Melbourne based Alhambra Sadie Awards.

On Sunday 14 March, Pierre will be showcasing in an informal setting, a wonderful range of guitars for the members of the Canberra Classical Guitar Society, guitar students and  teachers as well as the general public.

The Guitars:

Pierre will be presenting a range of guitars that include the Spanish made Alhambra guitars. These will include:

• Student Classical Guitars from $549 to $1,000 (including 1/2 size Requinto & 3/4 Cadet models)
• Intermediate Classical Guitars from $1,000 to $2,000
• Concert Artist Classical Guitars from $4,000 to $12,000 (including the Villaplana models)
• Alhambra new “Professional” range with amplification options
• Alhambra Flamenco Guitars

Pierre will be also hoping to  have a range of quality Vintage and Pre-loved guitars. These much sought-after gems may include makers such as Ramirez (1974), Conde Hermanos Medialuna Blanca, Dan Kellaway, Kim Lissarrague, and Richard Howell.

Enquiries:

Allan Spencer

Cooma School of Music

Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Bradley Kunda and Matthew Withers perform as the Brew Guitar Duo

Title: Brew Guitar Duo in Cooma!
Location: St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, 138 Commissioner St Cooma
Link out: http://www.brewguitarduo.com/
Description: Bradley Kunda and Matthew Withers perform as the Brew Guitar Duo as part of their NSW tour and CD launch. Bradley And Matthew are frequently heard on ABC Classic FM’s “Drive” programmme with Julia Lester. They have also been featured the ABC’s “Australia All Over” programme. The duo was also profiled on ABC “Stateline” in September 2008.
Start Time: 5.00 pm
Date: Sunday 15th November 2009

Tickets: $15 Concessions/ $20 Adult

"Four Elements" CD lanch

Melbourne Guitar Quartet

Title: Melbourne Guitar Quartet
Location: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit Forrest ACT
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Description: As part of their “Four Elements” CD launch tour
Start Time: 3.00 pm
Date: Sunday 12th July2009

Background:

The Melbourne Guitar Quartet is a young and energetic guitar ensemble formed in 2005. Displaying expert musicianship at an international performance standard, MGQ have a strong reputation for playing with a vibrant energy and maturity. Having contributed many new arrangements to the guitar repertoire, MGQ have a strong supportive role amongst the broader Australian community and toward young emerging artists.

MGQ have given performances for the Victorian Classical Guitar Society, Darwin International Guitar Festival, Melbourne Acoustic Guitar Festival, and the Quiet Music Festival. They have performed in Hamer Hall, Federation Square, Chapel Off Chapel, Montsalvat, and the National Gallery of Victoria. MGQ have also been the recipients of numerous awards and prizes including Quiet Music Festivals ‘Cone of Silence’ award for most popular act in 2008.

The Melbourne Guitar Quartet consists of:

Antony Field, Ben Dix, Jeremy Tottenham, Peter Karutz.

MGQ recently released their debut album Four Elements. The album features several new arrangements by group members of works by Astor Piazzolla and Bill Whelan’s “Riverdance”, in addition to works by Robert Davidson and Francis Kleynjans.

You can here free samples of their music by going to:

http://www.myspace.com/melbourneguitarquartet