Monday, August 20, 2012

Sierra Sun: Celso Machado's 'Folguedo' for guitar ensemble 'greeted by standing ovation'


[Performers enjoy a short break while gearing up to perform Celso Machado's guitar ensemble piece "Folguedo" at Squaw Valley Chapel, at the Sixth International Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival and Competition, July 14, 2012.  Courtesy Samantha Wells]

Sierra Sun
Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival brings high-caliber artists, competition to Squaw 


By Samantha Wells
Special to the Sun
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.
Followed by the performance of his “Folguedo” in two movements for guitar ensemble and greeted by standing ovation, Machado's concert, drawing on the richness and diversity of Brazilian and world music, wrapped up the Sixth International Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival and Competition, a four-day full immersion into all things guitar with Squaw Valley offering a stunning backdrop.
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Celso Machado (b. 1953) is an Afro-Brazilian classical guitarist and composer who makes his home in Canada. His website is: http://www.CelsoMachado.com. He is also featured at AfriClassical.com]

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