Join us for Vancouver’s Finest, our annual celebration of Vancouver’s own exceptional classical guitarists with a concert by two driving forces in our music community, Alec Pearson and Luis Medina. Alec and Luis have done so much to support and promote classical guitar learning and performance in our community.  This concert recognizes their huge volunteer contributions and celebrates their outstanding talent.  

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Time: 2:00 PM, doors open at 1:45 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 1st at 2:00 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

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THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU VANCOUVER. Livestream tickets are still available.

Friday, November 1st, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Artyom Dervoed has been called the “Paganini of the guitar“ for his absolute mastery of the instrument demonstrated by a wide dynamic range, expressive phrasing, and a technical facility with no discernible limitations.  This bold claim is backed by growing international demand, an active recording career, and 16 first place awards in international competitions. Absolute virtuosity.

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Sat., October 12th, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

We open our 2024/25 season with Trio Tangere, an exciting Canadian chamber ensemble built around the striking sound of dual guitars and a violin.  The three members, Marc Djokic on violin, Jérôme Ducharme and Louis Trépanier on guitars, were already established virtuosi when they started performing together a decade ago.

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Did you miss their sold out debut last month at Zameen Art House? Come see Alec and Kosta play solos and duets in this lovely noon variety hour at the Jewish Community Center.

Admission is by $10 donation at the door on Wednesday, Sept. 18th at 12 noon, JCC Wosk Auditorium, 950 West 41st Avenue. (It’s also a great place to grab lunch!)

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Come see Alec and Kosta play solos and duets at this exciting, welcoming new venue on Granville Island! Alec and Kosta just finished a string of performances together on Quadra Island (Quadra Island Chamber Music Festival) and are now excited to share their tunes with Vancouverites.

Location: Zameen Art House (Granville Island)

Tickets are $25.

Time: 8:00pm with doors open at 7:00pm. Come early, socialize and enjoy some food at the Zameen Art House Cafe.

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When: July 13, 7:30 pm

Where: BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

Join the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival's Opening Concert on July 13 at Capilano University. Featuring world-class guitarists, Iliana Matos and Dr. Daniel Ramjattan.

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When: July 12, 7:30 pm

Where: BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

Join the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival's Opening Concert on July 12 at Capilano University. Featuring world-class guitarists, Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Francisco Barradas, and Luis Angel Medina

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Thank you, Vancouver! This event is now SOLD OUT.

North Chapel, Broadmoor Baptist Church (8140 Saunders Rd, Richmond)

Join us for a magical evening of classical guitar as Galina's Guitar Studio, in partnership with the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society (VCGS), proudly presents a homecoming concert featuring the exceptionally talented Alan Liu.

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Time: 1:30 PM, doors open at 1:15 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, May 5th at 1:30 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

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April 27, 2024 - 7.30 PM (Pre-concert student performances at 6:30 PM)

Venue: Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

Adam Cicchilllitti and Steve Cowan are the brilliant Cicchillitti-Cowan Duo, a guitar partnership that just took 2nd prize in the 2023 GFA International Ensemble Competition.

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THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU VANCOUVER. Livestream tickets are still available.

March 23, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15 by Capilano University student guitarists).

Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4 and Livestream

Technically flawless, sonically brilliant, and a poet on the guitar.  Don’t miss the unstoppable Canadian classical guitar virtuoso and composer Dale Kavanagh in concert.  Her list of accomplishments is breathtaking: more than 1,000 recitals in over 40 countries, dozens of original compositions, 20 plus recordings, and hundreds of masterclasses.  Dale Kavanagh is truly a classical guitar legend.   

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Jan 25, 2024, 7 pm

Massey Theatre, 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster, BC 

Massey Theatre presents the always dazzling International Guitar Night.  For the 24th annual tour, International Guitar Night (IGN) brings three favourites and one exciting newcomer.

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Dec 16, 2023, 7 pm

Vancouver Unitarian Church, 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver

The Vancouver Chopin Society presents two wonderful Vancouver soloists, Anna Pietrzak on classical guitar, and Fergus Kwan on piano. 

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November 4, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)

Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4R9

Vancouver’s finest double bill:  classical guitarists Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak, solo and in an exciting new duo.

The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society presents a very special concert by two classical guitar virtuosos who call Vancouver home, Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak, performing solo and in a newly formed duo.   You won’t want to miss the second concert in our 2023-24 International Artist Series, a made-in-Vancouver double bill. In person and livestream tickets are on sale now.

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September 22, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)

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Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4

2022 GFA winner Lovro Peretić from Zagreb in Croatia has won incredible 30+ prizes in international guitar competitions.

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The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society is delighted to announce five superb classical guitar concerts for the 2023-24 season.  This line-up of top talent from Europe and Canada includes multi-award winners, Canadian superstars, and international innovators. Four-concert subscriptions are available for members only until September 22nd.

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Wednesday, September 6th at 11:00 AM at the JCC Wosk Auditorium. Tickets are only $5 and available at the door. - Please note a change of performers. Alec will perform solo after students from UBC (Noah Ferrera-Palchinski and Gabriela Pimentel) perform a fun and exciting set of duets.

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When: August 19th at 7 PM

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby - 6584 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T7, Canada

This is a triple bill not to be missed. Michael Kolk, Anna Pietrzak and Simon Farintosh all perform at the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival.

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When: August 18th at 7 PM

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby - 6584 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T7, Canada

Jorge Caballero, plus Luis Medina and Alec Pearson. The sensational Jorge Caballero is considered one of the most important guitarists in history. Now, the Peruvian born guitarist, composer and teacher brings his astonishing talents to the Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival.

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Okanagan Guitar Festival Closing Concert on July 9th, 2023 in the beautiful city of Kelowna, BC with Alan Rinehart, Christine Moore, Galina Jitlina and Louise Southwood

Admission at the door by donation

Two Classical Guitars in Concert:  Daniel Bolshoy (right) and Luis Angel Medina at the Okanagan Guitar Festival on July 8th, 2023 in the beautiful city of Kelowna, B.C.

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Guitar and Harp Concert with Vivian Chen and Alec Pearson at the Okanagan Guitar Festival on July 7th, 2023 in the beautiful city of Kelowna, BC.

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You can still buy videos from our two wonderful fundraising concerts until July 6. All funds raised will go to the performers in the videos, Christian, Cynthal, Noah and Gabriel. They are guitar students from UBC and all funds raised will help them cover costs for summer study at the Okanagan Guitar Festival.

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