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.

"The guitar world has a new star."
Gramophone (July 2008)
Music Clip Program WORLD PREMIERE

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!

“A master guitarist with true star quality”
Classical Guitar Magazine (December 2001)
Music Clip Program Washington Post Review
November 15, 2010

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.

“The Trio Bolero is one of the most unique
ensembles performing today”
Regis Ferruzza (June 2010)
Music Clip Program Washington Post Review

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.

“Yuri is one of the best guitarists in the country”
Vesti Ha Sharon, Israeli Newspaper
Music Clip Review Program

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.

“He is polished, musical and intense”
Soundboard, USA
Music Clip Program

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.

“an ambassador for the classical guitar”
Classical Guitar Magazine
Music Clip Washington Post Review Program