sending...Paulo Martelli Concert – November 29th
Posted By WCGSadmin on October 23, 2011
The Wilmington Classical Guitar Society is proud to present virtuoso guitarist Paulo Martelli in a rare USA appearance! This performance follows engagements at The Kennedy Center on the 26th, and Carnegie’s Weill Hall on the 28th. A concert not to be missed!!
CONCERT: Paulo Martelli, guitar
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., The Music School of Delaware, Wilmington Branch, 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19802.
TICKETS: $10 adults, $5 seniors, students & WCGS Members
Presented in collaboration with The Music School of Delaware.
Praised for his lyrical voice and ebullient virtuosity, Paulo Martelli is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in Brazil today. A gifted performer, he has appeared frequently in concerts, master classes and on television, displaying both remarkable facility and astute interpretation. He is also a dedicated scholar and pedagogue, and through his efforts has become one of the leading proponents of the classical guitar in Brazil.
In addition to regular performances, Paulo is also a professor at the Escola de Música do Estado de São Paulo and founder of Movimento Violão, the premier concert series for the guitar in Brazil.
The program will include works of Bach played on the 11-string guitar, and selections by Brazilian and North American composers played on the 6-string guitar.
A reception will follow the concert.
