Boston GuitarFest 2024: Closing Ceremony & Finale Concert!

Competition Winner & John Dearman Ensemble Final Concert 

"Dazzling Debut and Celebratory Crescendo: Boston Guitar Fest 2024 Closing Ceremony & John Dearman Ensemble's 'The Letter B' Concert!"

Embark on a night of musical brilliance as the Boston Guitar Fest 2024 reaches its pinnacle with a spectacular Closing Ceremony and the grand finale performance by the John Dearman Ensemble, celebrating "The Letter B" with a spellbinding rendition of Robert Beaser's Chaconne.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary talent that has earned the coveted title. Witness the competition winner's triumph during a special segment of the evening, setting the stage for an electrifying Closing Ceremony.

" The John Dearman Ensemble Celebrates "The Letter B":

The John Dearman Ensemble, a member of the illustrious Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, takes center stage to mark the grand finale with a celebration of "The Letter B." Brace yourself for the breathtaking Chaconne, composed by the American maestro Robert Beaser. This performance is a testament to the ensemble's collective brilliance and the rich tapestry of classical guitar music.

ABOUT CHACONNE

Chaconne was commissioned by the Boston Classical Guitar Society and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in 2017.

I have long been intrigued by the sonic possibilities of writing for multiple guitars, and when approached with the idea of composing a work which could be performed by either guitar quartet or guitar orchestra, I immediately set out to find a way to create something which could be satisfying for both.

Built on a passacaglia bass, itself a trope on Purcell’s iconic “Thy hand, Belinda”, the piece consists of a set of nine variations utilizing harmonic progressions and expressive inflections over top, which alternate in character and and transform over time. As the title suggests, each variation contains essentially the same DNA—so that listeners can locate themselves in its form at any time—but the larger journey ultimately culminates in a world far removed from where it began.

As is often the case in my music, there is a subtle but clear undercurrent of stylistic hybridization throughout; many influences are mixed below the surface and the result is, hopefully, a joyous alchemy.

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