Miami Classical Guitar Society

10/16/2024

22 years ago! Miami Classical Guitar Society produced the 2002 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention & Competition, directed by Maestro Carlos Molina 🪅

"Sun Waves Guitar Fest" - 2002 Guitar Foundation of America's 30th Anniversary International Convention & Competition, directed by Carlos Molina, produced and presented by The Miami Classical Guitar Society, and hosted by Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus - October 15-20, 2002.

This memorable festival featured Concerts by renowned guitarists, Lectures by specialists, Masterclasses, an International Guitar Competition, a Vendor’s Exhibit, an Art Gallery Exhibition, an Opening Gala/fiesta with popular guitar music, and even a Boat Tour through the Miami Bay. It was attended by 317 guitarists who came from around the world, professors and aficionados, in addition to our FL audience who packed the theater and events throughout the week-long festival. It also celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the GFA. A truly spectacular gathering!

GUEST CONCERT ARTISTS:
Alirio Diaz, David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Schmidt/ Verdery Duo, Badi Assad, Jorge Morel, Prague Guitar Quartet, Olivier Chassain, Eric Franceries, Elena Papandreou, Flamenco Duo Martinez-Andujar, Ricardo Gallen, Jaime Marquez, Gabriel Guillen, Johan Fostier

MASTERCLASSES: David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Ben Verdery, Olivier Chassain, Jorge Morel, Carlos MolinaLECTURES: Steven Aron, Albert Kunze, Stanley Yates, Francisco Ojeda, James Reid, John Akers, Gerald Klickstein

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION:First Prize Winner - Dimitri Illarionov, Russia

Poster Illustration: Maritza Molina / Poster Design: Ricardo Delgado
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06/16/2022

🟣 Excited to present our next Concert of the 2022 Season - this Saturday, June 18th, 2022 - 8pm! Featuring French classical guitarist, François-Xavier Dangremont!

1st Prize Winner of the Coria 2018 international Concert Competition in Spain, Dangremont's program will include works by Llobet, Giuliani, Aguado, and others.

Saturday, June 18, 2022 - 8:00pm

CONCERT LOCATION:
Chapel of the Venerable Bede, Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami
1150 Stanford Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(free parking)

Tickets are $25. Purchase Online at: www.miamiguitar.org (tix info link in bio ☝️)

06/16/2022

🟣 Excited to present our next Concert of the 2022 Season - this Saturday, June 18th, 2022 - 8pm! Featuring French classical guitarist, François-Xavier Dangremont!

1st Prize Winner of the Coria 2018 international Concert Competition (Spain), Dangremont's program will include works by Llobet, Giuliani, Aguado, and others.

François-Xavier Dangremont began playing guitar at age 10 at the Le Mans Conservatory in Brigitte Palisson's class, with whom he obtained his Diplôme d'étude musicale (DEM). After having followed a specialized course with Tania Chagnot at Hay-les-Roses, he entered Judicael Perroy's class at the pôle d'enseignement supérieur de Lille (ESMD). In 2017, he obtained his diplomas in musicology, performance (DNSPM) and pedagogy (DE). He now teaches at the Conservatoire de Grenoble.

Dangremont is a Winner of several international competitions, including: 1st prize at the Carry-le-Rouet 2017 international competition (France), 1st prize at the Coria 2018 international concert (Spain), 2nd prize at the Amarante 2018 international competition (Portugal), 2nd prize at the Vienna international competition (Austria), 3rd prize at the Koblenz international competition (Germany), and also 2nd prize at the Alberto Ponce international competition (France).

Saturday, June 18, 2022 - 8:00pm

CONCERT LOCATION:
Chapel of the Venerable Bede, Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami
1150 Stanford Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(free parking)

Tickets are $25. Purchase Online at: www.miamiguitar.org

04/29/2022

MCGS 2022 Concert Series proudly presents:

Isaac Bustos (Nicaraguan / American) Classical Guitarist and pedagogue

This Saturday, April 30th, 7:30pm

Location:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
9225 SW 137th Ave
Miami FL 33186

Tix info link in bio! 👆

04/29/2022

Hello Friends! We are happy to announce a new Concert for 2022!

Isaac Bustos in Concert - Saturday, April 30th, 7:30pm

The Miami Classical Guitar Society is proud to present, Nicaraguan/American Classical guitarist, pedagogue and educator, Dr. Isaac Bustos in Concert - Saturday, April 30th, 7:30 pm.

The program will include works by Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, Albeniz, Rodrigo, “Nico” Rojas and others.

Dr. Bustos, originally from Nicaragua, has acquired top prizes in over 12 major international competitions, 7 of which are first prizes. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from the University of New Hampshire, a Master of Music degree and Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin where he worked under the guidance of world-renowned American guitarist Adam Holzman. Previously, he was a student of guitarist Carlos Molina at Miami -Dade College.

As an educator, Dr. Bustos is currently the head of guitar studies at University of Texas San Antonio Dept of Music, and artistic director of the Southwest Guitar Symposium and Competition.

Saturday, April 30, 7:30 pm
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
9225 SW 137th Avenue
Miami, FL 33186

Please visit MCGS Website to purchase tickets!
http://www.miamiguitar.org

We hope everyone is doing well and look forward to seeing you!

05/27/2021

This Saturday, May 29th, we are celebrating 50 years of Maestro CARLOS MOLINA’s professional guitar career since wining First Prize at the National Guitar Competition in Cuba in 1970.

The celebration concert will feature Miami Guitar Orchestra, directed by Molina, as well as Soprano Marisa Molina and Carlos Molina.

Concert - Saturday, May 29th - 5pm

Concert will follow all COVID guidelines.


8951 SW 44th St
Miami, FL 33165

We hope you can join us! Thank you for your support, and please stay healthy and safe! ⭐️

05/25/2021

CONCERT - May 29th, 5pm. 50th Anniversary celebrating Cuban Maestro, Carlos Molina.

We hope all our Friends around the world are doing well during these trying times. We are happy to return this season and bring some events to our community!

This Saturday, May 29th, we are celebrating 50 years of Maestro CARLOS MOLINA’s professional guitar career since wining First Prize at the National Guitar Competition in Cuba in 1970.

Our celebratory concert will feature Miami Guitar Orchestra, directed by Molina, as well as Soprano Marisa Molina and Carlos Molina.

Concert - Saturday, May 29th - 5pm

Concert will follow all COVID guidelines.

Southwest Community Church
8951 SW 44th St
Miami, FL 33165

We hope you can join us! Thank you for your support, and please stay healthy and safe! ⭐️

Video: rehearsal with Miami Guitar Orchestra

07/07/2020

“Music needs room to breathe.” Farewell to the brilliant composer, Ennio Morricone.

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07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July! From MCGS family. 🇺🇸

03/23/2020

Dear Friends, We hope everyone is safe and doing well! As we all unite to comfort each other around the world... please enjoy this beautiful online duet by cellist Kian Soltani in Vienna and classical guitarist Petrit Ceku in the city of Zagreb (who just got hit by an earthquake), performing Nana by Manuel de Falla. Sending prayers, positive thoughts, and lots of good energy to all! 💛 MCGS