CGSA News Letter December 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  10th Dec. 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
Admission:   $10 (Financial members – free)
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Guest Player

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Guy Steward has played guitar since he was thirteen, playing rock and blues in his teens. As an adult, he studied under Chris Baine and began to focus more on classical and flamenco. He was inspired by occasional lessons with the likes of Matthew Marshall, Gunter Herbig, and Virginia Farnsworth, and was active on the committee of the Auckland Classic Guitar Society. He holds a BA Music Major, LTCL for Music Education, and TCL Grade 8 with honours. Guy also plays piano and only recently resigned from ten years playing the bagpipes in the Otahuhu and Districts Pipe Band. Guy also composes his own music, both for guitar and piano.
 Programme.

  1. Bolero – Calatayud
  2. El Negrito – Lauro
  3. Bourrée (from Lute Suite in E minor) – J.S. Bach
  4. Toccata (Prelude) & Theme and Variations – Steward
  5. Danza Guaraní – Barrios
  6. Capricho Catalan – Albéniz
  7. Villancico de Navidad – Barrios
  8. Sounds of Bells – Joao Guimaraes


Upcoming Concert

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Flamenco is coming to town with a … Flamenco Christmas Fiesta  in the heart of Devonport. Come and enjoy an evening of live Flamenco Guitar, Violin, Castanets, Song and Dance in the spirit of Christmas presented by Flamenco NZ (founded 1993). Feel free to dress Spanish style to add to the Fiesta atmosphere. Prizes for best Spanish dress on the night.

Performers include Marii Granados (Flamenco Dancer from Cordoba, Spain), Teri Kay

(Flamenco Dancer & Narrator) and Cherie Fraude (Flamenco Dancer), Alexandra Laubli (Flamenco Violinist), Guy Steward (Flamenco Guitarist), Maria Elena (Flamenco Guitarist, Singer and Dancer) and guests.

Date: Saturday 9 December 8:00pm (doors open at 7.15 pm)

Venue: Harmony Hall, 4 Wynyard St, Devonport (located 2 min from the Devonport Ferry terminal and there is plenty of street parking nearby.)

It’s BYO and bring a plate (optional). Tea and instant coffee available for a small Koha.

For bookings go to: 

https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/87332/Flamenco-Christmas-Fiesta.utr


Door sales also available if not sold out prior. Limited seating. Book now!

Hope to see you there,

Maria Elena

Hope to see you there,

Maria Elena

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Christopher Everest in Concert. 18th November,1012 East Coast Rd



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Chris , a great young guitarist, will be here on the 18th with an interesting program.Christopher is a prize-winning guitarist and a graduate of New Zealand School of Music (First-class honours), under the tutelage of Dr. Jane Curry and Owen Moriarty. Beginning his classical guitar studies in 2016, whilst majoring in Jazz Guitar at the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), he switched to full-time classical guitar studies in 2018 and in 2019 was offered a position to study with Dr. Paul Cesarczyk at Mahidol College of Music, which was made possible thanks to the support of the Freemasons Lankuyzen/Whetu-Kairangi Trust and VicAbroad.
Since returning to NZ in 2020 Christopher has become one of the country’s most active classical guitarists performing throughout the country with ensembles such as the New Baroque Generation (Archlute and 19th Century Guitar), Kowhaiwhai Duo (Classical Guitar Duo), as well as performing locally with groups: What the Pluck? (Guitar Quartet), The Mountain Woods Duo (Flute/Guitar Eastern European music), The SMP Ensemble (contemporary music group) in festivals such as Classical on Cuba, Performance Arcade and Fringe Festival. In addition to this he has performed extensively as a soloist, premiering several new works including the 2019 and 2020 Matthew Marshall Composition Competition winning pieces for Classical Guitar, and most recently touring ‘Fantasy Variations’, which was kindly sponsored by the Waikanae Music Society.

In 2023 in preparation for auditions to Masters programmes overseas Christopher attended Camino de los Artes workshop in Carrión de los Condes, Spain, led by world-renowned pedagogue René Izquierdo, supported by the Dame Malvina Major Foundation and Freemasons Lankhuyzen/Whetu-Kairangi. 
Christopher has been awarded one of two New Zealand Aspiring Guitarist (NZAG) awards for 2024 and will perform alongside fellow NZSM graduate Hamish Goodhue at the Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School in January.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Programme:

Bardenklänge – Johann Kasper Mertz (1806-1856)- An Malvina
Le Départ Op.31 – Napoleon Costé (1805-1883)
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV998 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Elegy – Johann Kasper Mertz (1806-1856)
 -Interval-
Mysterious Habitats – Dušan Bogdanovič (1955*)

Whimsies – John Ritchie (1921-2014)
Omar’s Fancy – Dušan Bogdanovič (1955*)

Variations on an Anatolian Folksong Op.15 – Carlo Domeniconi (1947*)             <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Where  :   1012 East Coast Rd, Fairview Heights, Auckland 0630.When   :    Saturday 18thNovember. Concert starts 8pm.Door open 7.30pm.Admission :  Cash on entry please .Adult  $30,  Child/student  $15,  Senior and Guitar Soc.members. $25.                        Includes  tapas ,wine,and juice.   
                  Please reserve seats by return email   rod@capperguitars.com

CGSA News Letter Nov. 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  12th Nov. 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  Open Stage
Admission: Free
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Hi Everyone,

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This will be members playing night.

Flamenco Evening with Maria Elena and guests

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An evening of Spanish exuberance to help open the door to the spring season!
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Where  :   1012 East Coast Rd, Fairview Heights, Auckland 0630.
When   :    Saturday 23rd. September. Concert starts 8pm.Door open 7.30pm.
Admission :  Cash on entry please .Adult  $30,  Child/student  $15,  Senior and Guitar Soc.members. $25. Includes  tapas ,wine,and juice.   

Visit the Capper Guitars Homepage!
http://www.capperguitars.com/

                  Please reserve seats by return email   rod@capperguitars.com

CGSA News Letter October 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  22nd Oct. 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
Admission:  $5 adults $2 child.
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Guest Player

Lora Kurusa.

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Born in Budapest, Hungary, Lora Kurusa started her study of classical guitar at age 12 after moving to Adelaide, Australia. In 2018, she received her first scholarship to study classical guitar at the Elder Conservatorium’s Open Music Academy with Dr. Oliver Fartach Naini. After moving to New Zealand, she studied with Cherly Grice, Owen Moriarty, then with Dr. Jane Curry, with whom she is currently pursuing her BMus with, majoring in Classical Guitar Performance at the New Zealand School of Music. Lora has had numerous competition successes including first prize at the 2020 Biennial New Zealand International Youth Classical Guitar Competition, and Bronze in the Adelaide Eisteddfod Classical Guitar Competition (youth section 2016), and she was also the recipient of the Freemasons Lankhuyzen/ Whetu- Kaitangi Music Award twice. As a reflection of her skill level, Lora was accepted into the New Zealand School of Music a year prior to finishing high school. 
You can find Lora’s music on her YouTube channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChsbDTr7MRYdCJWXjWdVXSA

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http://www.lorakurusa.com/

Program 
Hungarian Fantasy- Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806- 1856)
Gavotte en Rondeau- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750)
Suite del Recuerdo – Jose Luis Merlin (1952)
i. Evocacion ii. Zamba iii. Chacarera iv. Carnavalito v. Evocacion vi. Joropo  

CGSA News Letter September 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  10th Sep. 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
Admission:   Free

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Guest Player
Jessica Liu

 I began playing piano with Dora Harkness in Northland when I was 7 years old, and after learning it for a year and watching Dora’s guitar students, I became inspired to also learn the guitar. For about 5 years, I learned both instruments simultaneously until I moved to Auckland and had to give up on piano due to the increasing demands of my studies. I am presently having classical guitar lessons with Sasha Witten-Hannah in West Auckland.

I recently came first in the youth division’s New Zealand Classical Guitar Competition, winning a handmade classical guitar made by Owen Moriarty. (I will be playing this guitar at the guitar society).

The Programme will include Bach, Tarrega, Dyans , Sanz and Pernambuco pieces.

Upcoming Concert

Sunday 10 September, 2.30 to 4.30
Rose Theatre, The Rose Centre, Belmont (North Shore)

Flamenco Evening with Maria Elena and guests.1012 East Coast Rd. Sat.23rd. Sept. 8pm

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An evening of Spanish exuberance to help open the door to the spring season!See attached poster for details.                             <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Where  :   1012 East Coast Rd, Fairview Heights, Auckland 0630.When   :    Saturday 23rd. September. Concert starts 8pm.Door open 7.30pm.Admission :  Cash on entry please .Adult  $30,  Child/student  $15,  Senior and Guitar Soc.members. $25.                        Includes  tapas ,wine,and juice.   
                  Please reserve seats by return email   rod@capperguitars.com

Gitbox Rebellion at Blockhouse Bay Boat Club
Six Guitarists with Special Guest Natarani on Cello
5:30PM 28th October 2023

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CGSA News Letter August 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  13th July 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
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Guest Player

Detail information will be sent out

Taranakli Classical Guitar Summer SchoolREGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!

We are so excited to see you in 2024!
Ps apologies if you are receiving this email than once…

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Upcoming Concert
Gitbox Rebellion at Blockhouse Bay Boat Club
Six Guitarists with Special Guest Natarani on Cello
5:30PM 28th October 2023

https://www.facebook.com/events/1368867663751752/?ref=newsfeed
Membership fees are due…..see our website for detailshttps://cgsa.org.nz/membership/
and Subscription form can be downloaded at..http://cgsa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SubForm2023.pdf 
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CGSA News Letter July 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  9th July 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
Admission:  Free
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Guest Player
Ramond Dong.

Raymond picked up the guitar when he was 8 years old, and he started by learning how to strum and play simple tunes. It was not until he was 10 did he know about classical guitar that he began learning from Lih. For the next 5 years, he learned along with the Suzuki method, learning the pieces and about the community. Raymond then decided to try for grade 8, so he worked on it for the next 3 years and finally achieved it in 2021. Now working towards his ATCL diploma he has been learning to understand and finding out what playing the guitar means to him.Programme.Prelude No. 5 by H.Villa Lobos
Gavotte 1 & 2 BMV 995 by J.S.Bach
Capricho Arabe by Francisco Tarrega
Sunburst by Andrew York

Taranakli Classical Guitar Summer SchoolREGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!

We are so excited to see you in 2024!
Ps apologies if you are receiving this email than once…

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Membership fees are due…..see our website for detailshttps://cgsa.org.nz/membership/
and Subscription form can be downloaded at..http://cgsa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SubForm2023.pdf 
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CGSA News Letter June 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  11th June 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format:  1st Half :Open Floor   2nd Half: Guest Artist
Admission:  Free
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Guest Player

Jonathan and Justin Chang

You may remember the brothers performing a few pieces during our April meeting.The program includes a mix of solos and duets from various composers, including Tarrega, Villa Lobos, Barrios, Dyans, and more.

Upcoming Concert
Barkin Sertkaya Concertos5 PM 25th June 
Auckland Town Hall

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Membership fees are due…..see our website for detailshttps://cgsa.org.nz/membership/
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CGSA New Letter May 2023

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  21st May 2023
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Time:   7:00 pm
Format: Open Stage
Admission:  Free( General playing and catch-up night)
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Hi all,
The meeting will be an open stage for all players and several of Barkin Sertkaya’s pupils will be playing.

Upcoming Concert
Barkin Sertkaya Concertos5 PM 25th June 
Auckland Town Hall