2010 Presentation / Concert Tour

     "I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your concert and student workshop in our historic 1885 Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium.  Your knowledge on the history of the classical guitar as well as your overwhelming talent swept across the room and can only be described as magic.  The student workshop captivated each teenager with a sense of wonderment and special appreciation of this classical instrument."

                                                                    -Annette Kirklin, Executive Director
                                                                     Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation
                                                                     Vicksburg, Mississippi


    

     "The Classical Guitar: From Dowland to You Tube”, is an educational presentation geared towards the general public who may be unfamiliar with the classical guitar. The presentation focuses on the history of the instrument; tracing its roots from 17th century England to our present time. Each major period in Western music is addressed; explaining where the guitar fit in as well as the musical figures who contributed to the instrument’s evolution. Selections of  music from each major period are also performed on the guitar. Listed below is a sample of topics covered.


    The presentation lasts approximately 60 minutes and is suitable for middle school students to senior citizens.  An additional solo recital is available upon request.


Renaissance Period (1400-1600) 
John Dowland and the lute.

Baroque Period (1600-1750)
J.S. Bach, Sylvius Leopold Weiss and their contributions to the current repertoire.

Classical Period (1750-1825)
Fernando Sor and his contributions to the classical guitar.

Romantic Period (1800-1900)
Francisco Tarrega and the birth of the modern classical guitar.
Guitar luthier Antonio Torres and his improvements on the instrument.

20th Century
Andres Segovia and his pursuit to elevate the status of the classical guitar.

2010
The future of the classical guitar as well as classical music.
How the internet and social networking sites have influenced music.

To include your location in Jeffrey's tour, please contact him.