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Dynamite Guitars 2019-2020
The World’s Finest Guitarists in Concert
Join us for our 39th seasonb ringing the world’s finest guitarists to the San Francisco Bay area! This season we will bring you superlative performers from around the world. You can insure priority seating at the concerts of your choice by selecting one of our Subscription Packages or by joining the Omni Foundation as a Sustaining Member. Save up to 20% on single ticket prices by subscribing!
Manuel Barrueco
Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:00pm
Herbst Theatre
“A major artist with remarkable musicianship and a world of technique,” The Cuban-born American’s program this season will include works by Luis de Narvaez, Hector Angulo, Ignacio Cervantes, Julian Orbon, Enrique Granados, Isaac Albeniz, and Francisco Tarrega. Read More
Jason Vieaux
Saturday, October 26, 2019 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre
Jason Vieaux is “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.” A true master among the elite, Vieaux will be premiering a new work written for him by Pat Metheny on a program encompassing baroque to contemporary. Read More
Grigoryan Brothers
Saturday, November 9, 2019 7:30 pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
The San Francisco debut of Australia’s leading guitar duo. The Grigoryan Brothers have a reputation of performing together so emphatically, they become extensions of each other. “Guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority. Musicality, expressivity and daring,” – The New York Times Read More
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet sets its insightful and illuminating interpretive sights on American Guitar Masterworks from Copeland to Hendrix. “…unrivaled joy, technical élan, and questing spirit.”- Los Angeles Times Read More
Xuefei Yang
Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:30pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Following the Cultural Revolution she was the first guitarist in China to enter a music school and became the first internationally recognized Chinese guitarist on the world stage. “…feisty virtuosity, impeccable technique and sensitive musicianship” – New York Times Read More
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Frank Vignola, Vinnie Raniolo, Joe Robinson
Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:30 pm
Herbst Theatre
A night of spectacular jazz accompanied by rapid right-hand picking is put on display by these three magicians of the acoustic guitar. “An explosion of talent and virtuosity!” Read More
Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Duo
Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:30pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Experience the tango through the charm and magic of Bandini-Chiacchiaretta, an exuberant duo masterfully wielding Argentina’s most representative instruments, guitar and bandoneon. Read More
David Russell
Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre
Grammy-winner David Russell is renowned for his superb musicianship and artistry. He has inspired tens of thousands of guitarists and fans around the world. A true virtuoso! “Mr. Russell possesses a talent of extraordinary dimension” – New York Times Read More
Irina Kulikova & Grisha Goryachev
Saturday, April 25, 2020 7:30 pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Russian Contrasts: Classical guitarist Irina Kulikova, winner of multiple international competitions, combines virtuoso technique with a rare beauty of tone. Grisha Goryachev performs the great repertoire of the flamenco guitar from Sabicas to Paco de Lucia and he is brilliant! Read More
Stephanie Jones
Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:00 pm
Special Fundraising Event in a Private Home: TBA
Limited Seating
The young Australian guitarist has almost 2 million views on YouTube. An intense player with powerful technique and a gorgeous sound she will perform in our annual house concert. Read More
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