“Each piece on the program is coming from a different place,” said Guitar Ensemble director Nicholas Lambson. “Some are directly based on folk melodies, some are complex modern works. Some are aligned with Western European styles and some are improvisatory. Many combine these elements into unique pieces of music that represent a complex and intimate relationship with the guitar.”
Guitar Ensemble performers are Kenneth Bozanich, Tyler Burkhart, Michael Carrasco, Sandee Castaneda, Nick Hart, Andrew Heavelin, Bryant Kellison, Jason Keyes, Erin Laetz, Leo Plummer and Ryan Woempner. Elisabeth Harrington joins Heavelin on a selection by famed Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Composers of other tunes on the program include Manuel Ponce (Mexico), Agustin Barrios Mangore (Paraguay), Guido Santorsola (Uruguay) and Leo Brouwer (Cuba).
Tickets are available from the HSU Ticket Office at (70) 826-3928 or at the door: $8 general, $5 seniors and children. HSU students with an ID are admitted free. For more information, visit HSUMusic.blogspot.com. Directed by Nicholas Lambson and produced by HSU Music Department.