2007-2008 Sundin Hall Concert Series

Lucas Harris
Saturday, September 29, 8:00 pm
Masterclass, Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2 to 4 pm Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul
Lucas Harris began his musical life as a jazz guitarist in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating summa cum laude from Pomona College in California, he studied for a year in Italy as part of the first group of scholars sponsored by the Marco Fodella Foundation. The following year he spent in Germany, studying with Stephen Stubbs and Andrew Lawrence-King at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen. Since returning to North America in 1998, Harris has become one of the foremost continuo lutenists in the U.S. and Canada. He plays regularly with many ensembles and his passion for Baroque theater has animated productions by the New York Metropolitan Opera and others. He has given solo recitals on the New York Early Music Series and elsewhere. Harris is the regular lutenist with the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Now living in Toronto, Harris has performed throughout Europe. Harris has been on the faculty at Oberlin Conservatory’s Baroque Performance Institute since 2002, where he directs a staged opera scene project. He has been on the faculty of the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, the Lute Society of America Summer Seminar, and the New York Continuo Collective

Berta Rojas
Saturday, October 27, 8:00 pm
Praised by the Washington Post as a “guitarist extraordinaire,” Berta Rojas has released four CDs. Rojas’s program will feature music by Barrios, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla.

Michael Chapdelaine
Friday, November 16, 8:00 pm
Masterclass, Saturday, November 17, MacPhail Center for Music, 1128 Lasalle Ave. Minneapolis
Michael Chapdelaine is the only guitarist ever to win First Prize in the world’s top competitions in both the Classical and Fingerstyle genres. Chapdelaine is Professor of Music and head of guitar studies at the University of New Mexico.

Flamenco Guitarathon
Friday, December 7, 8:00 pm

Lily Afshar
Friday, January 18, 8:00 pm
Master Class Saturday, January 19, 1-5 pm in Zumbrota, MN. Sponsored by Crossings Gallery & Giftshop. Master class information
One of the world’s foremost classical guitarists, Lily Afshar’s performance has been described as “remarkable, impeccable” by The Washington Post. Afshar’s four recordings have also received international critical acclaim.

Le Trio Joubran
Saturday, February 23, 8:00 pm
Le Trio Joubran consists of three brothers: Samir Joubran, Wissam Joubran, and Adnan Joubran all playing the oud. Their performances display an intimate knowledge of the music and history of their instrument and a wonderful improvisational talent.

Thomas Viloteau
Friday, March 14, 8:00 pm
Masterclass – Saturday, March 15, 2008 – 3:00 pm MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis
Born in Paris in 1985, Thomas Viloteau was the First Prize winner of the 2006 Guitar Foundation of America International Solo competition. Viloteau’s program will include music of Tansman, Brouwer, Ginastera, and Dyens.

Paulo Bellinati & Monica Salmaso
Saturday, April 5, 8:00 pm
Monica & Paulo return to Sundin Hall with a new program of Brazilian songs. Anyone who heard the duo’s MGS concert a few years ago will remember what an exceptional performance they gave.

Classical Guitarathon
Saturday, May 17, 8:00 pm
A guitarathon concert of local classical players was the very first event staged by our Society. It's been a tradition ever since. Join us to celebrate the depth of classical guitar talent here in Minnesota. This concert is always fun, fast-paced, and a fundraiser for the Society.