March 7, 2015, 7:30 In this historically authentic presentation, Raphaella Smits and Adrien Brogna play mid-19th-century repertoire on eight-string guitars. These instruments expand the guitar's register, allowing for the historically accurate performance of repertoire by such influential composers as Mertz and Coste. In fall 2014 Soundset will release the first recording by these two exceptional artists, who have earned international acclaim for their faithful interpretations and unmatched musicality.

April 4, 2015, 7:30 Fanfare magazine says of the Canadian Guitar Quartet, "One cannot imagine better ensemble playing." The group has often been featured on national broadcasts in the Americas and Europe, on a "Classical Guitar Alive" webcast from the United States, and with orchestras across the globe. The quartet's 2007 New York City debut on the 92nd Street Y's "Art of the Guitar" series was enthusiastically received with several standing ovations, and CGQ's three recordings have won awards and international…

Our Spring Evaluated Recital will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the Community Meeting Room of the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston. If you would like to be on the program, please email us at: info@chicagoclassicalguitarsociety.org Here are guidelines for CCGS Evaluated Recitals: We invite you, your friends, and family to attend as audience members. Admission is free for observers. Members of the society perform for free. A $12 fee is required of all…

Paul O'Dette will be the second guest on the 2015-2016 Segovia Classical Guitar Series.  He will perform at the New Music Building at Northwestern University.

Northwestern will welcome back distinguished alumni from the classical guitar department to perform on the Segovia Series.

Guitar Foundation of America Competition winner Ekachai Jearakul will perform on the Segovia Series as part of his 60 concert winners' tour.

Alvaro Pierri will perform on the Segovia Classical Guitar Series at Northwestern University.