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Dynamite Guitars 2023-2024
Dynamite Guitars 2023-2024
Welcome to the 43rd season of the leading series for guitar in the United States and one of the finest in the world!
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TAIMANE
Herbst Theatre
Hawaii’s empress of the ukulele, Taimane, has caught the attention of audiences worldwide with her explosive stage show accompanied by violin, guitar, and percussion.
STEPHANIE JONES
St. Mark’s
Award-winning Australian classical guitarist Stephanie Jones has become one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation bursting onto the scene with her superb performances, garnering worldwide attention.
MATEUSZ KOWALSKI
St. Mark’s
We are proud to present the San Francisco debut of the young, Polish virtuoso, Mateusz Kowalski. “Young Mr. Kowalski was spectacular, truly breathtaking!” –Classical Guitar Magazine
MAESTROS OF 50 OAK STREET
St. Mark’s
Four distinguished guitar professors from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music return to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church to astonish in a display of solo guitar virtuosity deeply rooted in their decades of experience.
DUBLIN GUITAR QUARTET
Herbst Theatre
A rare foursome devoted to contemporary music, from the celebratory to the cerebral. “A wonderful ensemble. The Dublin Guitar Quartet has carved a place for itself in the world of classical music.” —Philip Glass
BEIJING GUITAR DUO
St. Mark’s
Well into their second decade as one of the world’s leading guitar duos, we welcome back the Beijing Guitar Duo. Meng Su and Yameng Wang, both phenomenal soloists, have created an elegant yet spectacular ensemble.
PEPE ROMERO
Herbst Theatre
Legendary guitarist Pepe Romero returns to SF for a solo recital! As the standard-bearer for the Romero guitar dynasty, Pepe Romero has dazzled audiences around the world for decades as a soloist, with the Romero quartet, and with orchestra.
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
Herbst Theatre
The International Guitar Night is back! Come sample the many flavors that the guitar has to offer. Each of these incredible artists will perform solo, and team up throughout the concert in one-of-a-kind ensembles.
DAVID RUSSELL
St. Mark’s
GRAMMY winning guitarist David Russell is “world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike.
ANA VIDOVIC
St. Mark’s
Ana Vidovic’s “beautiful tone, precise technique, well-defined phrasing and thoughtful artistry and musicianship” have made her a mainstay on our Dynamite Guitars lineup.
JULIA TRINTSCHUK & GRISHA GORYACHEV
St. Mark’s
The Spanish guitar in all its glory! The first half of the program will feature Julia Trintschuk, one of Europe’s rising stars of the classical guitar. The second part of the program brings us flamenco guitarist Grisha Goryachev.
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