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to Classical Guitar, Sierra Nevada Guitar Society brings world class
musical artists to the Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe NV and CA areas
for concerts and Festivals. We also provide educational opportunities
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SIERRA NEVADA CLASSICAL GUITAR
FESTIVAL & COMPETITION JULY 16-18, 2010
Location: Cal-Neva Resort, 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, Nevada at Lake Tahoe, Sinatra Celebrity Showroom. Online ordering below.
Victor Villadangos, Maximo Diego Pujol, Matanya Ophee,
David Jerome, Antoniy Kakamakov
Festival
includes concerts, adult and youth competition, lectures, masterclasses, private lessons and a huge guitar party on the shores of Lake
Tahoe at the historic Cal-Neva Resort, once owned by Frank Sinatra.
Events take place at the renovated Sinatra Celebrity Showroom. The beach at Lake Tahoe is accessible by a five to ten minute walk from the Resort. Masterclasses and private lessons available with visiting artists (see below). Affordable festival, competition and lodging fees. Admission for individual events without three-day festival pass available at door.
Click "More Festival Info" on main menu for information about accommodations, competition rules, exhibitors and scheduling.
Three day Festival Pass only $99.00!!! ($129.00 if ordered after May 15) includes admission to all events and NO ADDITIONAL competition entry fee for competitors. Competitors should indicate their wish to enter competition on Paypal order. Registration and lesson fees are non-refundable. ORDER $99.00 FESTIVAL PASS NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE AND SAVE:
Featuring:Guitar Music of Argentina and Brazil with:
Victor Villadangos
"Villadangos is a genius, only he can bring out those mysterious sounds
on the guitar." - Carlos Guastavino, Composer
Considered among the finest Argentina has to offer, guitarist Victor Villadangos is fast rising to international recognition with the appearance of his CDs on the worldwide market through the Naxos record label. We are honored to present Mr. Villadangos in a rare US performance. Order a masterclass or private lesson
with Mr. Villadangos.
To Perform in Masterclass for Victor Villadangos: $40
Victor Villadangos Half Hour Lesson $40 (order two for hour lesson) Maximo Diego Pujol
Maximo Diego Pujol presents his debut US performance at our festival! His guitar compositions have won awards at competitions in Columbia, France and the World Festival in Martinique and in 1989 he was awarded the Argentine Composers' Union prize as Best Composer of Classical Music. We consider Mr. Pujol one of the world's finest composers for classical guitar. Order a masterclass or private lesson with Mr. Pujol.
To Perform in Masterclass for Maximo Diego Pujol: $40
Lecture/Performance: The Prurient Origins of the Tango de la Guardia Vieja
Founder of the highly respected Editions Orphee publishing house and renowned classical guitar scholar Matanya Ophee presents an intriguing and exciting lecture based on his own never before released research. This slightly racy scholarly lecture discusses the origins of tango music and dance. Tango originated in 19th century Argentina and Uruguay and exerts a strong cultural influence on the world to this day. Mr. Ophee will be available for half hour consultations for those who wish to discuss topics related to classical guitar scholarship.
Matanya Ophee Half Hour Consultation $40
David Jerome
Lecture / Performance: The Brazilian Guitar of Dilermando Reis
Fulbright scholar David Jerome received a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a Master's degree from California State University East Bay where he studied with Marc Teicholz. His research focuses on the highly influential guitarist Dilermando Reis and the cultural and political milieu of Brazil. Order a private lesson
with Mr. Jerome.
David Jerome Half Hour Lesson $40 (order two for hour lesson) Antoniy Kakamakov
Antoniy Kakamakov is the First Prize Winner of the 2009 Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Competition and other competitions. He received a Master's degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and has conducted masterclasses at San Francisco City College, Humboldt State University, Colombia College, Modesto Junior College, UC Santa Cruz and Cal State University East Bay. Order a private lesson with Mr. Kakamakov.
Antoniy Kakamakov Half Hour Lesson $40 (order two for hour lesson)