Presented by Washington Composers Forum as part of their Transport Series.
Michael Nicolella is recognized as one of America’s most innovative classical guitar virtuosos. Referred to as “one of the contemporary guitar’s most gifted stars” by Classical Guitar magazine, he has received wide critical acclaim for his performances, recordings and compositions. This concert will feature the West Coast premiere of a piece by Octavio Vasquez chosen from a call for scores, along with music for classical and electric guitar by Steve Reich, Jacob ter Veldhuis, Leo Brouwer, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Nicolella.