Brouwer’s Mythological Beasts Emerge

The Americas Society presented the opening concert for the 19th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes in celebration of composer and conductor Leo Brouwer’s 80th Birthday.  The evening featured a program of music written entirely … Read more…

Elias Barreiro: A Lifetime Achievement Tribute

Elias Barreiro, the 87-year-old Cuban guitarist, recording artist and pedagogue, was honored in a tribute at this year’s 17th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes, together with the Americas Society. Barreiro has served as a … Read more…

Egberto Gismonti: A Pre-Concert Interview

Egberto Gismonti:  A Pre-Concert Interview In advance of Egberto Gismonti’s concert September 12th at Symphony Space, presented by the Americas Society, the legendary Brazilian jazz musician graciously agreed to interview with The Guitar. [This post … Read more…

Fábio Zanon: Americas Society Concert

The 2014 New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes opened with a June 24, 2014 evening concert with guest artist, Brazilian classical guitarist Fábio Zanon, at the Americas Society on Park Avenue in New York. The … Read more…