A concert series that brings the finest in Local, National and International Classical Guitarist to Brantford and surrounding areas
The "Friends of Guitar Concert Series" in Brantford Ontario is now presenting its third season of programming, with a mandate to bring the Brantford and surrounding areas the finest in local, national, and international classical guitarists. This seasons performers truly showcase the diverse scope and vision of our series with performances by emerging young Canadian guitarists Arash Norri and Alan Pawlowicz - currently studying at Yale University, the "Brantford Community Guitar Orchestra"; reflecting our commitment to youth in our own community, and a special matinee performance by the incredible Italian virtuosos Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli as "Solo-Duo".
Come listen, and be prepared to be moved, by the beautiful sound of the guitar in the hands of the finest local, national and international artists!
Artistic Director Patrick Feely M.M.
FRIENDS OF THE GUITAR CONCERT SERIES, 2010-2011
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 7:30 P.M, AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK - "MARCO FERRI" This incredible young Italian virtuoso will dazzle you in our seasons opening concert. Tickets at the door, $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. To see Marko performing live, and for complete concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/markoferimonaug23.html
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2:00 P.M., AT THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 347 FAIRVIEW DR. - "EMMA RUSH AND DUO FEELY" (Patrick Feely guitar, Emilee-Mae Feely piano). Duo Feely will perform the Spanish "Concerto del Sur" by Ponce and popular Canadian guitarist Emma Rush will perform repertoire favorites. Tickets at the door $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. To see Emma and Duo Feely performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/erushpfeelysep26.html
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2:00 P.M. AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK, - "ARASH NORRI AND ALAN PAWLOWICZ" These two young prize winning emerging Canadian guitarists are currently studying on full scholarship at Yale University. Tickets at the door $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. To see Arash and Alan performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/nooriandpawlowiczoct31.html
SUNDAY DECEMBER 5, 2:00 P.M. AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK - "THE BRANTFORD COMMUNITY GUITAR ORCHESTRA" under the direction of Patrick Feely. Come enjoy Christmas favorites and selected solos with outstanding young instrumentalists from our own community. Tickets at the door $10 for a family, $5 for students and seniors. To see the Brantford Guitar Orchestra performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/guitarorchestradec5.html
SUNDAY JANUARY 30, 2011, 2:00 P.M. AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK - "THE EAST WEST GUITAR DUO" WITH PATRICK FEELY AND DR. BRAD MAHON. These two performers met as examiners for the Royal Conservatory and currently teach at McMaster University in Ontario and the University of Calgary in Alberta. Tickets at the door $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.To see the East West Guitar Duo performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/eastwestduojan302011.html WEBSITE - http://www.eastwestguitarduo.com/
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20-2011, 12:00 NOON - SOLO-DUO, WITH MATTEO MELA, LORENZO MICHALI AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK. Last years tremendous Carnegie Hall debut has solidified these two Italians as arguably the best classical guitar duo in the world! You will not want to miss them! Tickets at the door $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. To see the Solo-Duo performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/soloduofeb202011.html
SUNDAY MARCH 27-2011, 2:00 P.M. AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK. "DUO RESONANCE" WITH WILMA VAN BERKLE GUITAR AND SIBYLLE MARQUART FLUTE. This scholarship fund raising concert celebrates the beginning of the 65th season of the "Brantford Kiwanis Music Festival. with a performance by two of this years adjudicators from Wilfred Laurie University and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Tickets at the door $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. To see Duo Resonance performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/duoresonancemar272011.html
SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2011, 2:00 P.M. AT THE BRANTFORD ARTS BLOCK - "THE BRANTFORD COMMUNITY GUITAR ORCHESTRA" under the direction of Patrick Feely. Come enjoy the seasons final concert with orchestra favorites and selected solos by outstanding young instrumentalists from our own community. Tickets at the door $10 for a family, $5 for students and seniors. To see the Brantford Guitar Orchestra performing live, and for more concert information, please click the following link. http://patfeely.com/friendsofguitarseries/guitarorchestrajune12.html
For more information please contact Patrick Feely phone: 519-756-2080, or e-mail: pfeely@rogers.com