In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

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Eduard Hrmushyan, guitar - Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the death of legendary guitarist Paco de Lucía. This concert pays tribute, featuring a piece that became one of his most iconic recordings: Joaquín Rodrigo’s El Concierto de Aranjuez. There’s music by eminent Spanish composers including Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz and Francisco Tarrega, as well as music that takes inspiration from Spanish culture, including an aria from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen and the overture to Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.

Sketches of Spain

Barbican Centre

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with Xavier de Maistre, one of the world's leading harpists, presented by Stanford Live. This exclusive performance is set to take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:30 PM in the prestigious Bing Concert Hall. Known for his profound creativity and dedication to expanding the harp repertoire, de Maistre has commissioned new works from various modern composers, making his concerts a unique blend of classical tradition and contemporary innovation.

**Event Details:**
- **Date and Time:** Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:30 PM
- **Venue:** Bing Concert Hall
- **Tickets:** Starting at $32, with presale access available

**Program Highlights:**
- Experience a diverse range of compositions that showcase the harp's versatility, including works by Giovanni Pescetti, Francisco Tarrega, Manuel De Falla, Claude Debussy, Bedrich Smetana, Gabriel Faure, and Henriette Renie.
- The program features beloved pieces such as Tarrega's "Recuerdos de l’Alhambra," Debussy's "Clair de Lune," and Smetana's "Moldau," among others.

**Performance Information:**
- Lobby opens at 1:30 PM, allowing guests to settle in before the performance begins at 2:30 PM.
- Beverages, light bites, and snacks will be available for sale, enhancing your experience.

Xavier de Maistre is celebrated for his virtuosic skill, musical depth, and the ability to convey a wide range of nuances through his performances. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a master at work, bringing the harp to life in ways you've never heard before. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon of exquisite music that promises to be both inspiring and mesmerizing.

Xavier de Maistre

Stanford University

Enjoy the sounds of our extraordinary performers: Kenton Youngstrom, guitar professor at the Colburn School, Pierre Long-Tao Tang, conductor and pianist at Pepperdine University, Michele Zukovsky, former principal clarinet with Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and Susan Greenberg, former flutist Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, principal flute at Santa Monica Symphony, and President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Palisades. Alan Chapman, KUSC host and long-time Chamber Music Palisades associate, will provide his informative in-person program notes.

Piazzolla and more!

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Celin, Pepe, Celino and Lito Romero—members of the “Royal Family of the Guitar”—celebrate an astonishing 60th anniversary milestone. If you love classical guitar, chances are you have the prolific and peripatetic Romeros to thank for its popularity.

Francisco Tarrega

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Mar 31, 2025

Eduard Hrmushyan, guitar - Second Year Master's Recital · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Feb 16, 2025

Sketches of Spain · Barbican Centre

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