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Douglas Lora: Brazil Guitarist and composer Douglas Lora has established himself as one of the most prominent artists of his generation. A three-time GRAMMY® nominee, he moves with ease between the worlds of classical and popular music. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Paquito D'Rivera, the Assad Brothers, Anat Cohen, Marco Pereira, Jovino Santos Neto, Ney Rosauro, Marina Piccinini, and Paulo Bellinati, among others. He has performed extensively in renowned theaters and concert halls around the world as a member of the award-winning Brasil Guitar Duo, Trio Brasileiro, and Caraivana, as well as the newest addition to the acclaimed Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Douglas Lora received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 2023, studying under Scott Tennant. He recently released his first solo album, Choro!, a collection of his arrangements of Brazilian choros. Dr. Lora is on the faculty at California State University, Fullerton. "The maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity is simply outstanding." - Classical Guitar Magazine |
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Gaëlle Solal: France Gaëlle Solal is a brilliant French-Belgian classical guitarist who has dazzled audiences around the world with her incredible musicality and technique. From her early days at the Marseille Conservatory to the Paris Conservatory, Ms. Solal has captivated hearts worldwide in over forty countries with her passionate and soulful performances as a recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral soloist. Gaëlle Solal broke barriers by becoming the first French female musician to win the City of Alessandria Competition. She went on to win twelve other national and international competitions, including second prize in the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Competition. A committed professional, Ms. Solal supports her fellow musicians and campaigns for the presence and visibility of women in the guitar world through Guitar'Elles, an organization she founded. Ms. Solal has taught at the Superior Conservatories of Córdoba and Sevilla in Spain and has presented master classes and adjudicated international competitions around the world. "Guitarist of extraordinary passion and virtuosity." - San Francisco Conservatory of Music |
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Ana Vidović: Croatia Born in Croatia, the award-winning classical guitarist Ana Vidović is one of today's elite musicians. She is known for her beautiful tone, precise technique, well-defined phrasing, thoughtful artistry, and musicianship. Her international performance career includes frequent recitals, concerto engagements, and festival appearances in many of Europe's cultural destinations, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Paris, Rome, Salzburg, Vienna, Warsaw, and Zagreb. She has also toured Australia, Brazil, Israel, Japan, Korea, and Mexico. Her extensive discography on Naxos Records and live performance recordings is equally impressive, including the 2023 release, Live at Hampden Hall, on Octave Records. Ms. Vidović has won numerous prizes and competitions, including first prizes in the Albert Augustine International Competition in Bath, England, the Fernando Sor competition in Rome, and the Francisco Tárrega competition in Spain. Ana Vidović has also been featured in three television documentaries by the eminent Croatian film director Petar Krelja. "Her dynamic range, beauty of sound, precision of articulation and virtuosity are such that listening becomes more of an absolute musical experience." - Guitar Review |
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Jason Vieaux GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux is internationally recognized for his virtuosity and expressive artistry. From New York's Lincoln Center to Amsterdam's Concertgebouw to the Seoul Arts Center, Vieaux's performances are celebrated as "virtuosic, flamboyant, dashing, and sometimes ineffably lyrical" (New York Times), cementing his place "among the elite of today's classical guitarists" (Gramophone). A sought-after soloist, he has appeared with leading orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Nashville Symphony. He has collaborated with preeminent conductors such as Giancarlo Guerrero, Jahja Ling, and David Robertson. Vieaux's passion for new music has fostered premieres from Jeff Beal, Avner Dorman, Vivian Fung, Pierre Jalbert, Jonathan Leshnoff, David Ludwig, Mark Mancina, and Dan Visconti, among many others. Jason Vieaux is on the faculty of Curtis Institute of Music, where he co-founded the guitar department in 2011, and Cleveland Institute of Music, where he has taught for over 25 years. His popular online guitar school through ArtistWorks attracts students from around the world. "Perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation." - NPR |
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All performances take place at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, By Mail: By Phone: In Person: Note that seniors, students, and SCGS members receive significant discounts on tickets! All current SCGS members will receive a separate email or letter with the online discount code. |
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 Douglas Lora: Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
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| Gaëlle Solal: Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
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| Ana Vidović: Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
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| Jason Vieaux: Saturday, April 17, 2027 |
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Benaroya Hall: For updated information on COVID-19 protocols at Benaroya Hall, please visit: Sound Transit’s light rail network has a station that exits directly into Benaroya Hall, called Symphony Station. Line 1 trains run every 8-10 minutes. For more information about public transportation to Benaroya Hall, please visit: |
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