We kick off our summer season at the Tannery featuring one of America’s top guitarists for over 30 years. Leisner’s enchanting and inspiring playing will be on display in works from Bach to his own composition.

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David Leisner, guitar Tannery Pond

Darrow School

Pre-College Guitar Department Solo Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Masterclass: David Russell, guitar

Pre-College Studio Recital: Scott Cmiel, guitar

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar music performed by the talented Richard Bann, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Anne Waller. This recital promises to be a memorable event, showcasing a selection of pieces that highlight the expressive range of the classical guitar. The program includes Johann Kaspar Mertz's poignant "Elegie," the intricate "La Rossiniana No. 1, Op. 119" by Mauro Giuliani, and selections from Heitor Villa-Lobos's "Suite Popular Brasileira." Additionally, the audience will be treated to Agustín Barrios Mangoré's "Julia Florida" and "Un sueño en la floresta," culminating with Villa-Lobos's "Chôros No. 1."

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT, taking place in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room. Located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this venue offers a perfect acoustic environment for the nuances of classical guitar, seating 120 guests in a space that's as inviting as it is acoustically accommodating.

Admission to this recital is free, making it an accessible opportunity for all to experience the beauty of classical guitar music. While tickets are not required, arriving early is recommended to secure a good seat. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available via live stream, ensuring no one misses out on this exquisite musical offering.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the rich sounds of classical guitar. Whether in person or online, join us for a performance that promises to be both uplifting and inspiring.

Richard Bann, guitar

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Jonathan Rodríguez Ortega, Guitar – Masters Recital

University of Arizona

The event is free and you can just show up without a ticket. Please come in good time.

Debut concert – Xiaobo Chang, guitar

Musikhuset Aarhus

PC Division Recital

Johann Kaspar Mertz

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Past events

Jun 7, 2025

David Leisner, guitar Tannery Pond · Capital Region Classical

Apr 12, 2025

Pre-College Guitar Department Solo Recital · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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