Guitar Houston

02/27/2026

You won't want to miss the concerts March 6th, 7th, and 8th for GFA competition winner Leonela Alejandro from Puerto Rico! Every year, GH presents the competition winner victory tour, which we think is the world's most prestigious competition. See www.GuitarHouston.org for details. We will have a shorter program Friday evening in The Woodlands, the full concert Saturday at Emerson Unitarian, and a Sunday 2:30pm salon concert and reception in the FM1960 Champions area.

02/19/2026

Please join us this Sunday, Feb 22, for our Players meeting. Come and play for a supportive audience or listen to the short performances. Snacks and beverages and social following the meeting, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 2-4pm at the Barfield residence, details on

Lukasz Kuropaczewski, “an amiable bear of a soloist” as the Washington Post portrayed him after one of his performances with the Baltimore Symphony, “is definitely the new megastar of the classical guitar.” (El Nuevo Dia, Puerto Rico)

02/01/2026

Last chance to see Lukasz Kuropaczeski! Master class from 12-2 at Memorial Music. Salon concert at 7pm in the FM1960/Champions area, BYOB (see www.GuitarHouston.org for details).

Lukasz Kuropaczewski, “an amiable bear of a soloist” as the Washington Post portrayed him after one of his performances with the Baltimore Symphony, “is definitely the new megastar of the classical guitar.” (El Nuevo Dia, Puerto Rico)

01/31/2026

Don't miss the Lukasz Kuropaczeski concert Jan 31 at Emerson Unitarian. This is the full length program. The Bellaire high school varsity guitar ensemble will provide a lobby performance before the show at 7pm, so come early, as we are hearing they are in top form!

For those that missed the Friday night shorter concert at Lone Star College, OMG, where to start.... aside from technical perfection, this was one of the most musical renditions one could imagine, with superb phrasing and lyricism. The Dammann guitar was the perfect instrument in his hands with unbeatable projection and tone. Several Chopin transcriptions were featured, played with authenticity as Lukasz himself is Polish. The Llobet arrangements were the best I've heard. We were also treated to Tansman. After the show, we all went out for beer and pizza, and I learned that Lukasz was a Peabody graduate, who studied under none other than Manuel Barrueco. Not to be missed!!

01/23/2026

Due to icy conditions, the GH meeting Sunday 1/25 will be canceled. Please stay safe!

01/19/2026

Don't miss the Lukasz Kuropaczeski concerts coming up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Jan 30 to Feb 1! We are bringing him back this year as his performances are truly memorable. See why he is getting rave press reviews. Visit www.GuitarHouston.org for details.

01/19/2026

The following event is cancelled due to inclement weather.

We are having a meeting on Sunday January 25 - see website for details. Bring your guitar and perform, or listen to others perform, and hang out for a social!

11/29/2025

Come join us for the annual Guitar Houston Christmas party Sunday, Dec 7 from 2pm until 6pm. Feel free to bring a dish or a snack to share & BYOB. We'll have amplification set up for those who wish to perform, and several talented members (trio, duo, solo) have already volunteered to play with room for more! We now have more short & long sleeve GH shirts available. We'll have guitar orchestra music for easy sight reading. Details are on the website

For novice, professional, and connoisseur alike, this is a friendly environment to listen, learn, and play for others. Meet the Houston guitar community today! We have an "open mike" session and GH guitar ensemble rehearsal where all are welcome to participate!

10/31/2025

This Saturday, don't miss Solero Flamenco!

See www.GuitarHouston.org for details. Buy tickets online and skip the line at the door, or buy tickets at the venue. Plenty of free parking. Complimentary wine reception after the show.

Please also consider joining Guitar Houston or renewing your membership. Your dues help subsidize classical guitar concerts and outreach, including master class scholarships. As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we are able to keep ticket prices low with your membership dues support.

We also have Guitar Houston shirts for sale, with a great new design! Short and Long sleeve - get them before they sell out!

04/04/2025

Don't forget to see the Mela Quartet this weekend! Just hearing the rehearsal, I don't believe I've ever heard finer playing or a better ensemble. No wonder they aced the world-wide ensemble competition at GFA! Several recordings are available on Amazon Music. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS !!!

03/30/2025

Dear GH members and patrons:

Our 24/25 concert season concludes with performances by the amazing Mela Guitar Quartet (Great Britain).

Winners of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition 2023, the Mela guitar quartet are known for their imaginative, engaging programming, ingenious arrangements and commissioning celebrated original works.

"An exalted level of perfection" - Naxos.com

"A Stunning Display of Virtuosity." "Wizardry". Revelatory music making". - Soundboard 2023

Houston events include 3 concerts and a Master Class:

7:30 PM Friday, April 4, at the Lone Star College-Montgomery Recital Hall in the Woodlands a 50 minute recital (no intermission).

Tickets are available at the door or the LSC-M website.

7:30 PM Saturday, April 5, at the Emerson Unitarian Church a full concert with intermission. Reception follows in the foyer.

Tickets available at the door or the GH website: guitarhouston.org

7 PM Sunday, April 6, at 3202 Pebble Trace Drive in the Champions area (Barfield home), a fundraiser salon show (50 minutes)
where attendees may bring a bottle of wine. A "meet and greet" the quartet follows the event.

Master Class at Memorial Music 12- 3 PM Sunday, April 6, 1/2 hour performance slots available by appointment.
To reserve a spot, contact David Barfield at [email protected].

Tickets for the Emerson and fundraiser salon show are available at guitarhouston.org

For additional information, visit guitarhouston.org

See you at the concert !