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KAZUHITO YAMASHITA
Friday, October 7, 2011, 8 pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music $40/$30
The great virtuoso returns to San Francisco, performing works by Fernando Sor, Frederico Mompou and Keiko Fujiie. “... a glorious display of tonal and dynamic ranges that are rarely heard from one guitar”
–The Globe and Mail, Toronto
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XUEFEI YANG
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 8 pm
Herbst Theatre $45/$38/$30
Fei continues to achieve new musical heights. Her new recording with the Barcelona Orchestra for EMI has received rave revues: “The Rodrigo concerto is replete with barely contained explosiveness that recalls Argerich at her best” –Gramophone, February 2011. “Praised by all who have heard her.” –Classical Guitar Magazine
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CARLOS BARBOSA-LIMA
Saturday, November 12, 2011, 8 pm Brava Theater $38
An extraordinary artist with a worldwide career that has spanned over 50 years. “Brazilian virtuoso Carlos Barbosa-Lima has used his extraordinary talents to reshape the boundaries of the classical guitar repertoire.” –Guitar International Magazine. “A true wizard of the guitar.” –Antonio Carlos Jobim “Carlos Barbosa-Lima is a genius of transcriptions of Latin American music for guitar.” –Leo Brouwer
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EDUARDO FERNANDEZ
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8 pm
Marines Memorial Theater $45/$38/$30
“Precision, textural clarity, flexibility in color and dynamics, and a warmth of spirit that brings music of any era to life.” –New York Times. “Fernandez transcends his instrument so thoroughly that you remember him not simply as a great classical guitarist (which he surely is) but as a great musician who happens to play the guitar.” –Detroit Free Press.
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ZORAN DUKIC
Friday, January 27, 2012, 8 pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music $40/$30
Zoran Dukic is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of our time. “A thrilling concert... the audience was on its feet already after the first piece... a phenomenal evening”
–Gevelsberger Zeitung, Germany. “...always the master of his instrument, Dukic demonstrated spectacular virtuosity over and over again together with a great maturity and powerful inspiration.” –Il Gazzettino, Italy
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TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP
Frank Vignola with Vinnie Raniolo
Fri. & Sat., Feb. 10 & 11, 2012, 8 pm
Palace of Fine Arts Theater $44
Why do we love Tommy Emmanuel? Is it because he is a phenomenal guitarist, a brilliant performer, a monumentally creative artist and a great guy? Absolutely! Back for the 6th straight season the man Chet Atkins called “the greatest finger-picker in the world today!” Supporting Tommy will be his longtime musical associates Frank Vignola and rhythm master Vinnie Raniolo.
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ATANAS OURKOUZOUNOV & MIE OGURA
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 pm
San Francisco Debut
Green Room $34
Based in Paris, the prize-winning Bulgarian guitarist and composer Atanas Ourkouzounov and his wife, Japanese flutist Mie Ogura, have created a program of original compositions and arrangements for flute and guitar that is intriguing, complex and beautiful, containing elements of the rhythms and harmonies of Bulgaria, jazz improvisation and classical form.
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GRIGORY GORYACHEV & JEROME MOUFFE
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 8 pm
Green Room $34
A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, guitarist Grigory Goryachev has been acclaimed the world over for his blinding virtuosity and extraordinary musical sensitivity and is a master of both flamenco and classical styles. Jérôme Mouffe is a virtuoso guitarist from Belgium who has dazzled international audiences with his passionate and spontaneous playing. Solos and duos.
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THIBAULT CAUVIN
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 8 pm
Green Room $34
The winner of 13 international first prizes, Thibault has now performed over 1000 concerts throughout the world. “He brims with youthful bravura but also understands the importance of restraint and control of color, Thibault Cauvin is decidedly on his way. He affirmed himself with a surprising maturity as a technically adroit and highly musical player.” –Los Angeles Times
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CHRIS THILE
Sunday, April 8, 2012, 7 pm
Herbst Theatre $55/$45/$35
As a member of the groups Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, Chris Thile has revolutionized the mandolin. He is one of the premier musicians of our time and now he has put his attention to the solo repertoire that inspires him: Bach’s music for solo violin. “Mandolinist extraordinaire Chris Thile is only 28, but already he has shocked or changed the world in which he operates several times.” –Los Angeles Times
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JOHANNES MOLLER
Saturday, April 21, 2012 8 pm
San Francisco Debut
Green Room $34
A rising star, the Swedish guitarist and composer Johannes Möller has captivated audiences throughout the world with charismatic and soulful performances. “Guitarist Johannes Möller achieved miracles with his lucid, spacious playing”
–London Evening Standard
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YAMANDU COSTA
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 7pm
Marines Memorial Theater $38
Considered to be one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all times, we are proud to bring the 7 string virtuoso to San Francisco for the first time. Yamandu’s diverse performances include styles like chorinho, bossa nova, milonga, tango, samba and chamamé. This is an artist you do not want to miss! “An astonishing, mesmerizing display of genius technique.” –The Advertiser, Australia.
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DALE KAVANAG.H –
Omni Foundation Bonus Concert
Time & Date: TBA
The Canadian-born guitarist has performed over 1000 recitals in more than 40 counties. She resides in Germany where she is on the faculty of the Koblenz International Guitar Academy. Bonus Concert for Omni Supporters. See “Benefits of
Membership” for details.
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