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October 23rd, 2010 - 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
XUEFEI YANG, China
Those of you who attended Ms. Yang’s Marlow Series debut have indeed discovered the immense talent of this musically gifted young artist.
Born in Beijing, Xuefei Yang was the first guitarist in China
to graduate from
The Central Conservatory of Music
and the first to study classical guitar in the West.
Come hear Xuefei’s all new musical offerings for the Marlow Series.
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"The guitar world has a new star."
Gramophone (July 2008) |
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Music Clip
Program
WORLD PREMIERE
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November 13th, 2010 - 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
CARLOS PEREZ, Chile
This charming and musically gifted young man from Chile returns to the Marlow stage following his Carnegie Hall debut last spring. Prize winner in major international competitions and recitalist in more than 30 countries, Carlos Perez is truly a profound artist.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear him play!
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“A master guitarist with true star quality”
Classical Guitar Magazine (December 2001) |
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Music Clip
Program
Washington Post Review
November 15, 2010
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Saturday, January 29th, 2011 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
The TRIO BOLERO, Croatia and U.S.
The three gifted members of the Trio Bolero
offer a program thrice the multiple of one ensemble.
First, the Trio becomes a guitar duo;
secondly, a Duo of guitar and cello and
thirdly, the Trio of guitar, cello and guitar.
The program of the Trio Bolero will offer you the three ingredients
of an enjoyable musical experience: passion, charm and variety.
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“The Trio Bolero is one of the most unique
ensembles performing today”
Regis Ferruzza (June 2010) |
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Music Clip
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Washington Post Review
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Saturday, February 19th, 2011 - 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
YURI LIBERZON, Israel
Born in Russia in 1982, Yuri started playing the guitar at the age of 6.
At age 11, he moved to Israel where he continued his studies.
He was awarded full scholarships to Peabody Conservatory
and Yale University and has since won many prestigious prizes. In 2008, he was granted Alien of Extraordinary Ability US Permanent Residency.
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“Yuri is one of the best guitarists in the country”
Vesti Ha Sharon, Israeli Newspaper |
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Music Clip
Review
Program
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 - 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
MARK ASHFORD, England
This talented young guitarist makes his debut performance with the Marlow Series. Mark Ashford has won major prizes in competitions around the world including the Julian Bream Prize Competition,
the Guitar Foundation of America Competition and the Alessandria International Guitar Competition of Italy.
In 2003, he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
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“He is polished, musical and intense”
Soundboard, USA |
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Music Clip
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 - 8pm
Westmoreland Congregational Church 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
BERTA ROJAS, Paraguay
With her great talent, charming personality and passion for music,
Berta Rojas is beloved by audiences around the world. This season, she pays tribute to Manuel Ponce, the composer who meant so much to the career of Andres Segovia and the guitar.
The second half of this wonderful evening of music will feature selections from Berta’s two most recent CDs.
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“an ambassador for the classical guitar”
Classical Guitar Magazine |
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Music Clip
Washington Post Review
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