Viva la Guitarra

The Music of Russia

Daniel Volovets performs Russian classical guitar music.

November 8, 2:00 p.m.
Central Library

Daniel Volovets, a rising star in our region’s classical guitar community, is only 17, but he has been studying classical, Brazilian, and flamenco guitar for almost 10 years.

His love affair with music began at the age of 7, when he began studying with classical guitarist Anatoly Shapiro. He has also studied with Tony Hauser, concentrating heavily on Brazilian and flamenco music. Daniel has performed extensively throughout the Twin Cities and has recorded two albums -- Melodias Brasileiras and Watercolors of the World. He is recording a third album, Silhouette, that is due out by the end of this year.

American Jazz

Paul Hintz performs jazz from the Great American Songbook on the 7-string guitar.

November 15, 2:00 p.m.
Rondo Community Outreach Library

Paul Hintz’s repertoire is drawn from composers like George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Jerome Kern, and jazz artists like Miles Davis and Fats Waller. For over 30 years, he has polished his craft. He’s played everything from folk music with a mime troupe to dance music in wedding bands, but found his real calling when he began performing solo fingerstyle guitar instrumentals in 1990.

Baroque and Beyond

Todd Tipton performs music from the Baroque era and beyond.

December 6, 2:00p.m.
Central Library

Todd Tipton has studied under Ricardo Cobo, Julian Gray, Rodney Stucky, and Jeffrey Van. He has performed in masterclasses for Eliot Fisk, Eduardo Fernandez, Sharon Isbin, and others. He recently completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Minnesota. Todd’s performances feature contemporary composers such as Anthony Glise and Elliot Sharp, balanced by including period instruments such as the vihuela and 5- and 4-coursed guitars. Todd has shared the stage with such artists as soprano Kim Sueoka and lutenist Paul Berget, among others. In addition to performing, Todd is an active teacher and runs a studio in the Twin Cities.

Music of Brazil

Tony Hauser performs Brazilian guitar music.

December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Rondo Community Outreach Library

Michael Hauser is one of the great flamenco guitar masters residing in the United States. He studied with well known maestros, Luis Maravilla, Nino Ricardo, Juan Maya, Justo de Badajoz and others. Michael is the founder of Flamenco in the Midwest and co-founder of the well known flamenco dance company, Zorongo Flamenco. Hauser currently teaches flamenco guitar at both the University of St. Thomas and at Macalester College.