December 30, 2023, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Coquitlam Library (City Centre) - 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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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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Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Capilano University guitar instructor Luis Medina

Join us on Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 113

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

You’re invited to our Open Stage. Come out and support our celebration of young talent. See up-and-coming guitar students performing their latest works on stage. The level of talent of these young performers is always amazing.

Registration is now closed.

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November 24, 2023, at 6 PM (Fri)

Venue: Standing Egg Coffee - 4501 North Rd #109A, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

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Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Luis Medina

Join us on Tuesday, November 7th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 209

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

Following Anna and Michael’s Nov.4th performance, they will give a masterclass on Sunday, Nov. 5th at UBC School of Music starting at 1:00 PM. Michael and Anna will each teach UBC students concurrently. There is limited room for the general public to register on a first come first serve basis but everyone is invited to come at watch at no cost. Open to all ages and skill levels.

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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October 26, 2023 - 8:00 PM

Venue: Mel Lehan Hall, 3214 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver.

Voted into the top flamenco guitarists by Guitar Player magazine. ‘‘He is an authentic ambassador for flamenco music throughout the whole world’’, author and flamencologist, José Manuel Gamboa.

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UBC Students perform in a masterclass for Lovro Peretic.

Watch UBC Students perform in a masterclass with Lovro Peretic. We have spaces open to the public, if you would like to register for the class, please send us a note below. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

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

IN PERSON or LIVESTREAM (Available now)

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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Get ready to pluck, socialize and connect as the VCGS monthly social gathering is returning this August!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others - then this event is tailor-made for you.

Join us on Sunday, August 27th, at 5:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located at 430 Westview St., Coquitlam, V3K 0G2.

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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.

In person tickets are sold out, but live-stream tickets are still available.

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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.

In person tickets are sold out, but live-stream tickets are still available.

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The VCGFest Social is an occasional online gathering where guitar enthusiasts can hang out, share their passion, and stay connected with the guitar community! If you’d like to join, you are more than welcome to play whatever music you have been working on or you can just listen and join the chit-chat. The event is hosted by VCGFest Director Luis Medina.

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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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IN-PERSON TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT. Video links are still available for purchase

Join UBC School of Music students Noah Ferrera- Palchinski and Gabriela Pimental at 2:30 pm Sunday, June 11th at Tapestry Music for a fundraiser matinee full of surprises! You’ll hear Freestyle by Taalbi Brothers (from Breaking Bad), Johnny Guitar and Why Don’t You Do Right by Peggy Lee, El Paso by Marty Robbins plus works by Ernesto Nazareth, Norah Jones and Rodrigo Y Gabriella.

 All ticket sales go towards supporting registration costs for this year’s Okanagan Guitar Festival. Tickets are from just $10.00 and include a video of the performance so if you can’t make it in person, you can still show your support and enjoy the video from home.   

VCGS would like to give a big thank you to Tapestry Music for generously sponsoring us with their venue for this event.

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Join UBC School of Music students Cynthal Kishore and Christian Richardson for an hour-long matinee in an intimate setting. These accomplished young musicians (you’ve seen them opening at our concerts) will be playing some of the most celebrated repertoire in classical guitar:  Capricho Arabe and Lagrima by Francisco Tarrega, Julia Florida by Augustin Barrios, Castles of Spain by Frederico Moreno Torroba, and Tango de Abril by Maximo Pujol.  All ticket sales go towards supporting Cynthal and Christian’s registration costs for this year’s Okanagan Guitar Festival

All tickets will include a video of the performance so if you can’t make it in person, you can still support the students and enjoy the performance at home.

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Come out and support our celebration of young talent at our Summer Student Open Stage. You’ll see more than 20 guitar students ranging in age from 5 - 16 years. Many of them are winners of local Kiwanis and VAYA Music Festivals.

Event time: 6:00 pm - Youth

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Time: 12:15 PM, doors open at 12:00 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall (Vancouver Academy of Music). 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 4R9

Performance featuring a mix of talented locals and up and coming talent.

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Join this masterclass with Bokyung following her performance for the VCGS.

May 19, 2023 - 7 PM (pre-concert at 6:15)

Korean born guitarist Bokyung Byun​ is just 24 and already one of the great guitarists of her generation.

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

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Experience an unforgettable evening of musical performances by some of Vancouver’s most talented young artists.

This celebration of the Armenian Cultural Association of BC will feature recent and popular VCGS pre-concert performer Tatoul Hadjian.

Admission is free