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2019 CGSA Concert Series Contest

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An exquisite opportunity for advanced guitarists to come to Auckland, play and teach here. Worthwhile guaranteed. Have a look.

The Classical Guitar Society of Auckland (CGSA) will be holding an online contest to choose 3 performers to take part in its 2019 annual Concert Series.

First cycle of the Concert Series will be held in 12th of May at the CGSA monthly meeting

About the Concert Series 2019
2019 Concert Series is all about hosting aspiring guitar students and professional players in the growing guitar scene of Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity for advanced & professional players to gain more field experience with their craft and boost their presence in New Zealand guitar scene.

CGSA will:
-Provide you with free accommodation if necessary,
-Pay you a fixed artist fee of $150,
-Advertise and promote your recital (Brochures, posters, media),
-Record the recital for your personal use,
-Arrange a one hour masterclass for you to teach and share your experience.

You will
-Prepare and perform a classical guitar repertoire of minimum 45 minutes at the CGSA Ponsonby stage,
-Teach an hour of any subject of your choice that relates to Classical Guitar practice and/ or theory in the CGSA monthly meeting.

To participate, please send
-Youtube links of two of your performances (min. 3 minutes each),
-A 150 word abstract of your presentation/ workshop subject
-A brief biography
to
aucklandguitarfoundation@gmail.com

Please be aware that the deadline for 12th May concert (first cycle) is April 30th.

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Brother Guitar Duo,Ziggy and Miles, Concert.   

Ziggy & Miles Johnston inject music with contagious energy and inimitable zeal.

Internationally award-winning guitar brothers Ziggy & Miles Johnston are renowned for passionate performances of diverse repertoire – crisscrossing the standard classical guitar canon with music from Australia, Spain and Latin America, and jazz influenced works.

Be transported into a night of magic and surprises as brothers Ziggy & Miles Johnston trot the globe to share tales of mysticism and passion from the guitar. From Spain to India to Japan and France, musical treasures await. Rodrigo’s Tonadilla is redolent with the theatricality of Spanish song, while Carlo Domeniconi’s Prana draws upon Indian music and Hindu spiritualism. Andrew York’s Sanzen-in traces his journey to a temple in Kyoto, Japan, and Francis Kleynjans’s Four Movements is a gem in the French impressionistic style. The brothers dish out wonder at every twist and turn.

Program:

Joaquin Rodrigo
Tonadilla

Carlo Domeniconi
Prana, Op.36
Sonata for Two Guitars, Op.14

Andrew York
Sanzen-in
Evening Dance

Francis Kleynjans
4 Mouvements pour 2 Guitares, Op.53

CDS will be for sale at concert ….$20

Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.(see map attached)
When :Friday 3rd.May,8pm….(door opens 7.30pm)
Adults $30, Child/student $15, Concession $25.

( Cash at door please. )

Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by reply email or phone Rod on 473,2226 

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CGSA News Letter April 2019

THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  14th April 2019

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Time:   7.00 pm

Format: 1st Half : Guest Artist  2nd Half:Open Floor
Admission:   free
 
Please note that Guest player will be at the first Half and Admission will be free to everyone.

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GUEST Artist

New Zealand Guitar Ensemble

New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand. We started in 1998 as a part of The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and had several performances in places such as Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Churches, Rest Homes and Auckland Guitar society. We have also won first prize three times in the ‘Ensemble division’ competitions held by Auckland Guitar Society. In May 2005 we separated from The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and we aim to have our own performances once or twice each year.

Programme

1. Arirang —- Korean Traditional

2. World Tour Series “Armacode,Sitakitara, Milongon.” — Nicolo Paradiso

3. Chilgab Mountain — WP. Cho/Arr John Lim

4. Recuerdos de la Alhambra — Francisco Tarrega

5. Song on the Water — F. Schubert

6. Scarborough Fair–  England T/Arr. Anders Levring

7. Come Together — Lennon/McCartney /Arr. Anders Levring

8. Comission G — Grace Park

9. Great Escape March — E. Bernstein

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CGSA News Letter March 2019

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  10th March 2019

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Time:   7:00 pm

Format: Open Stage

Admission:  Free
 
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First meeting of the year…..meet, socialise and play guitar!
Open stage …..please bring your guitar and play whatever you have been practicing over the holidays, all welcome.
No door charge. Please note 7pm start.
Upcoming Events.
8pm Saturday 6th April. 1012 East Coast Rd, (Alhambra House) Fairview Heights, Auckland 0630.
” Clarinet artist Donald Nicholls and Barkin Sertkaya (guitar) brings you a authentic duet repertoire by Schubert, Falla, Piazzola and more”
Detailed newsletter out soon.
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CGSA News Letter Dec. 2018

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  9th December 2018

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
B. Sertkaya & K. Kim – Suite Espanola – CGSA Concert Series
Feel free to join Classical Guitar society of Auckland for an evening full of Renaissance and Baroque music.
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Gaspar Sanz – Suite Espanola

The full suite

G.F. Haendel – Sonata for guitar and flute F-major

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CGSA on facebook  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalGuitarSocietyofAuckland

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cgsaguitar/

Auckland Guitar Society website

http://cgsa.org.nz/

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Andrew Blanch & Ariel Nurhadi present Alchemy: A World-Tour

Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi have been playing as a guitar duo since 2014. As a duo, they have been
described as “two stunning young guitarists…virtuosic” (Sydney Arts Guide) and have been praised for
their “dazzling guitar playing” (ArtsHub). Their performances have taken them around Eastern Australia,
and they also collaborate with Australia’s celebrated baritone Josè Carbò in a group called The Josè Carbò
Trio.
Their current duo project entitled ‘Alchemy’, is named after the very first piece they learnt together, by the
late great Australian guitarist and composer Phillip Houghton. Alchemy is something of a ‘world-tour’,
featuring some of the finest music written/arranged for guitar duet, with masterpieces from France, Spain,
Brazil, Argentina, USA, and Australia, including Phil’s acclaimed ‘Three Duets’ that encapsulates Alchemy.
More info at www.andrewblanch.com
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Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.

 1012 East coast Rd.,

When :Saturday 1st December,8pm (door open 7.30)
Adults $30, Child/student $15, Consession $25.

( Cash at door please. )

Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by reply email or phone 

Rod on 473 2226.

   

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CGSA News Letter Nov. 2018

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Saturday,  18th November 2018

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
Guy Steward
Guy Steward is a registered music teacher and has taught guitar and piano for about 30 years. His present daytime job is teaching English and Art History. He plays jazz piano, classical guitar and a bit of flamenco. He also took up the bagpipes seven years ago and is a member of the Otahuhu Pipe Band. He will play a mix of classical and flamenco pieces with several Antonio Carlos Jobim tunes (on the guitar not the pipes!)

CGSA on facebook  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalGuitarSocietyofAuckland

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cgsaguitar/

Auckland Guitar Society website

http://cgsa.org.nz/

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CGSA News Letter Oct. 2018

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  14th October 2018

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Time:   5:30 pm

Admission:   No door charge(Free)
 
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Please note that the October 14th meeting will start at 5.30pm so that younger players can perform earlier in the evening.
There will be performances by the Suzuki Group and any other students or others that may wish to play.
The meeting will be the normal 2 hour or so duration.
No door charge.
Upcoming Concert 
Cheryl Grice Concert.

 

Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.1012 East coast Rd.,
When :Saturday 10th November ,8pm (door opens 7.30pm)
Adults $30, Child/student $15, Consession $25.

( Cash at door please. )

Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by reply email or phone Rod on 473,2226
Rod Capper
Luthier


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CGSA on facebook  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalGuitarSocietyofAuckland

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cgsaguitar/

Auckland Guitar Society website

http://cgsa.org.nz/

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CGSA News Letter July 2018

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THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  8th July 2018

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Time:   7.00 pm

Admission:   $10 (Financial members – free)
 
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Please feel free to join us at this event as the CGSA holds an evening full of guitar music and a workshop covering performance practice, warming up of the body and hands, advanced play techniques, musical sentencing/ harmony and repertoire knowledge.

Additionally, up to 5 players will be able to work on their piece of choice in this event. If you are interested, please r.s.v.p and notify the society that you’d like to take part. You can do it with one simple text message through CGSA facebook page. If player count exceeds the limit, there will be a draw.

19:00 – Guest players

19:30 – Workshop/ Masterclass 

Members: Free
Non Members: $10 passive participation
$40 active participation (workshop) cash at door