2023-2024 International Series at Benaroya Hall

"The Seattle Classic Guitar Society's series at Benaroya Hall is one of the great, relatively undiscovered delights of Seattle's classical music season. The performers are top-notch, and the venue (Benaroya Hall's Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall) has acoustics that are matched perfectly to the intimate demands of the guitar."- The Seattle Times

Tickets now on sale @ Benaroya Hall,
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Stephanie Jones (Australia)
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya, 7:30 PM


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Stephanie Jones is a world-renowned Australian classical guitarist and an active soloist and chamber musician. Stephanie performs extensively around the globe in multiple tours and festivals, and has also released three solo albums; “Open Sky” (2020), “Colours of Spain” (2015), and “Bach, the Fly, and the Microphone” (2009). She has also won numerous awards in prestigious competitions, including first prize at the Hannabach Guitar competition, Uppsala International Guitar Festival Competition, and Fine Music Network Young “Virtuoso of the Year” Competition.

"The classical guitar has found a brilliant interpreter in Stephanie Jones. She delivers a magical sound with the deepest musical expressions." - Sérgio Assad

Ana Vidovic (Croatia)
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya, 7:30 PM

Remaining tickets to this concert are only available
from the Benaroya Box Office via phone, online, or in person!

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Born in Croatia, award-winning classical guitarist Ana Vidovic is one of the elite musicians of the world today. She is known for her beautiful tone, precise technique, well-defined phrasing and thoughtful artistry and musicianship. Her international performance career includes frequent concert appearances throughout the world. Ms. Vidovic has won an impressive number of prizes and international competitions, including first prizes in the Albert Augustine International Competition, the Fernando Sor competition, and the Francisco Tarrega competition.

"Her dynamic range, beauty of sound, precision of articulation and virtuosity are such that listening becomes more of an absolute musical experience." - Guitar Review

Benjamin Verdery (United States)
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya, 7:30 PM


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Hailed for his innovative and eclectic musical career, Benjamin Verdery tours regularly throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, performing at venues and festivals including 92Y Kaufmann Auditorium, Verona Guitar Festival, Guitar Festival of Belgrade, and more. Ben has released more than 17 albums, and many of Ben's compositions have been performed, recorded and published (Doberman-Yppan, Alfred Music) over the years. Ben is the Guitar Professor at the Yale School of Music and Artistic Director of 92Y's Art of the Guitar Series.

"An American original, an American mastern". - Sound Board Magazine

Manuel Barrueco (Cuba)
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya, 7:30 PM


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The legendary Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His international tours have taken him to some of the most important musical centers in the world, including Royal Albert Hall in London, Musikverein in Vienna, and more.

"[Manuel Barrueco] gave a superbly polished recital at the 92nd St.Y. ... Mr. Barrueco's recital was a picture of stylistic breadth."- The New York times

TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION

All performances take place at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.
Individual and Series tickets are on sale now!
Individual tickets are available by mail, phone, in-person, or online;
4-concert series tickets are available by mail, phone, in-person, or online;
3-concert series tickets are only available by mail, and in-person.

By Mail:
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By Phone:
Benaroya Box Office: 206-215-4747

In Person:
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Benaroya Hall Box Office

Note that seniors, students, and SCGS members receive significant discounts on tickets!
If you would like information on becoming a member or renewing your membership, please visit: SeattleGuitar.Org

All current SCGS members will receive a separate email or letter with the online discount code.
If you are unsure of your membership status, please send an email to SCGS@seattleguitar.org.

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Benaroya Hall:
The SCGS International Concert Series performances are held at Benaroya Hall (Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall) located at 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101-3428

For updated information on COVID-19 protocols at Benaroya Hall, please visit:
Benaroya Hall COVID-19 and Guest Safety Protocols

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