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Xavier Jara
Xavier Jara
International Concert Artist Series
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tenri Cultural Institute
43A W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
The 2016 GFA winner, a player of extraordinary musicality, skill, and breadth, with a repertoire reaching from the Renaissance to the 21st century
“Jara’s emotion and artistry shone … It was pure, unadulterated musical excitement.” – The Oberlin Review
Gabriel Bianco
Gabriel Bianco
International Concert Artist Series
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tenri Cultural Institute
43A W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
The young French master, a multiple competition winner praised for his warmth, elegance, and impeccable articulation
“French guitarist Gabriel Bianco gave a stunning recital … his tone and expression were pure and sweet … he has the most relaxed and fluid looking left hand I’ve ever seen.” – The Classical Guitar Blog
Nicoletta Todesco
Nicoletta Todesco
International Concert Artist Series
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
National Sawdust
80 N 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11249
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The Cockroach Diary by Nicoletta Todesco
"A genre-defying act of storytelling." — Fanfare Magazine
"This is top-shelf talent, execution, creativity, and boldness on display."— The Royal Editorial
The Cockroach Diary is, at its heart, a celebration of art song and the guitar’s ancient role in storytelling. From the lute song tradition to the present, the combination of voice and plucked strings has offered an intimate and powerful way to tell stories. This one-woman operetta brings that tradition into unexpected territory, with an uninvited houseguest becoming an artist’s unlikely muse.
For voice, classical guitar, and electric guitar, the work explores the many ways the guitar can enter into dialogue with the voice, moving beyond accompaniment to become a protagonist in the storytelling. Blending contemporary classical music, noise, humor, and surreal theatrical interludes, The Cockroach Diary becomes a journey through vulnerability, resilience, and the search for one’s own artistic voice.
For this new presentation at National Sawdust, the work expands into an immersive audiovisual experience, with live projections and animations by Xuan transforming the stage into a dreamlike world.
Martha Masters
Martha Masters
International Concert Artist Series
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We are delighted to share that Martha Masters will perform for NYCCGS as part of our 2027–28 season! The postponement of this much-anticipated concert became necessary when renovations at our originally scheduled venue experienced delays. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to secure a suitable alternative venue in time. We are grateful for your patience and look forward to welcoming Martha to NYCCGS in the coming season.
Renowned internationally for her expressive depth, versatility, and advocacy for the instrument; a winner of both the GFA and the Andrés Segovia competitions
“Dynamically supple … vivid and assured … [a] graceful performance.” – The New York Times
NYC Guitar Orchestra - Fall Concert
NYC Guitar Orchestra - Fall Concert
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Central Park West
3 W 65th St
Manhattan, NY 10023
Antigoni-Goni & Eleonora Perretta
Antigoni-Goni & Eleonora Perretta
International Concert Artist Series
Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Central Park West
3 W 65th St
Manhattan, NY 10023
The internationally acclaimed Greek virtuoso Goni and the emerging Italian star Perretta, in a celebration of global musical traditions that redefines the expressive power of two guitars
“Splendid and glorious.” – Dusan Bogdanović
Gohar Vardanyan
Gohar Vardanyan
International Concert Artist Series
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Central Park West
3 W 65th St
Manhattan, NY 10023
The Armenian-American master, praised for her striking blend of passion, flawless technique, and gorgeous sound
“The audience erupted loudly at the end … a highly successful and polished performance by a hugely talented artist.” – Stephen Aron, “Gohar Vardanyan Comes To Oberlin”
Stephen Mattingly
Stephen Mattingly
International Concert Artist Series
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Central Park West
3 W 65th St
Manhattan, NY 10023
The acclaimed soloist and Tantalus Quartet founder, a dynamic presence in the Chamber Music Society of Louisville, the Guitar Foundation of America, and the Louisville Guitar Society
“A highly gifted guitarist, quite possibly one of the top four or five players on the scene today.” – Fanfare Magazine
NYC Guitar Orchestra - Spring Concert
NYC Guitar Orchestra - Spring Concert
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Central Park West
3 W 65th St
Manhattan, NY 10023
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