Co-sponsored by New England Conservatory and Northeastern University.
Boston GuitarFest is the dream of visionary guitar virtuoso and Artist Director, Eliot Fisk, and is co-sponsored by New England Conservatory and Northeastern University. Guitarists of all ages and levels are invited to participate in a variety of activities that include private lessons, ensembles, group workshops, competitions, masterclasses, and concerts. Internationally renowned guest artists will join Eliot Fisk in this year’s festival for concerts and masterclasses.
NOTE: Concert Ticket Links will be Published at a later Date. In the meantime, please consider joining our mailing list to receive information about this year’s festival.
Brown Hall at New England Conservatory, 7 PM
GFest Faculty Concert: Peace and Variations: Virtuoso variations with Zaira Meneses, Jérôme Mouffe, Adam Levin, WIll Riley, Devin Ulibarri, and Lautaro Mantilla.
Program to include world premiere of Boston Guitar Fest commissioned work “Malinche” by Agustin Avila Castillo (dedicated to Zaira Meneses)
Wednesday, June 26
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 8 PM
Robert Levin, piano, in recital: Works by Bach and Mozart; spontaneous improvisation on a theme by John Dowland
Thursday, June 27
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 8 PM
RIcardo Gallen in recital World Premiere of new work by Sergio Assad (dedicated to Ricardo Gallen)
Friday, June 28
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 8 PM
Joaquin Clerch in recital
Saturday, June 29
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 8 PM
Eliot Fisk and friends in Recital Program to include Schubert “Arpeggione” Sonate and Rochberg Caprice Variations
Sunday, June 30
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 1-3 PM
Final YGW, Academy, and Institute performances:
1-2 pm YGW Final Concert
2-3 pm Academy Final Concert
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 3-5 PM
3- 5 pm Peace and Variations Final Concert: Student concert Jordan Hall–students and faculty perform in Jordan Hall
Study
Educational Programming
Boston GuitarFest’s educational programs welcome guitarists and auditors of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. From young beginners, to aficionados and guitar enthusiasts, to students looking to study guitar at the collegiate level—Boston GuitarFest offers something for everyone!
Boston
GuitarFest is pleased to announce housing in New England Conservatory’s
brand new Student Learning & Performance Center, or SLPC. Housing
in the Residence Hall of the SLPC will be available to Summer Program
participants from 14 years of age and older.
In addition to the
seven top floors of the SLPC serving as NEC’s Residence Hall, the
building also includes the school’s library, a new Orchestra Rehearsal
Space, Jazz Ensemble Space, Black Box Theatre, and a public Dining
Commons.
Deadline for Housing and Meal Plan registration is June 10, 2019.
