WELCOME to the New Plymouth Classical Guitar Society Inc. The Society is always keen to establish links with other societies/classical guitar groups.
New members are made very welcome and if you have an interest in the classical guitar, join them for their next meeting, and enjoy a musical moment or two in a convivial and informal manner. One of the most important aims of our Society is to bring all ages together in the establishment, the promotion and the enjoyment of the playing and study of the classical guitar.
New members are made very welcome and if you have an interest in the classical guitar, join them for their next meeting, and enjoy a musical moment or two in a convivial and informal manner. One of the most important aims of our Society is to bring all ages together in the establishment, the promotion and the enjoyment of the playing and study of the classical guitar.
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Lunchtime concerts have just commenced in New Plymouth for the 2021 winter months, and will be held each Friday from 12.15pm at the NP Methodist Centre, (known by everyone as the Whiteley Memorial Church) on the corner of Liardet St.
This concert series features many well-known Taranaki musicians, playing a wonderful variety of music from classical, folk, Jazz and voice. Everyone is welcome to pop in on a Friday lunchtime with their friends and be treated to some lovely music in a friendly, casual setting. Details available Facebook
The first lunchtime concert was Friday 28th May 2021 and featured Guitar Teacher Dominique Blatti and members of the New Plymouth Classical Society:
They played 3 brackets of short pieces as follows:
The first 2 brackets were performed by a trio of guitars played by Dominique Blatti joined by Catherine Deeley and Helen Woodhead
Bracket 1: Consists of 4 short pieces composed by Maria Linnemann originally from Holland but studied in UK where she developed a love of English, Irish and Scottish folk music. She has also taught guitar in China and currently lives in Germany. Each of the pieces in this bracket are arrangements of well known folk songs:
Bracket 2: 4 short pieces composed by Thierry Tisserand from France. A Guitar teacher and prolific composer for the classical guitar. Also performed by the same trio of Dominique, Catherine and Helen.
Bracket 3: This last bracket consists of 2 pieces. For this two extra guitarists joined in to make a quintet of guitars. The additional guitarists joining in are Tony Baxter and Theo Cook. These last two pieces were arranged/composed by Dieter Kriedler a German guitar teacher and composer.
This concert series features many well-known Taranaki musicians, playing a wonderful variety of music from classical, folk, Jazz and voice. Everyone is welcome to pop in on a Friday lunchtime with their friends and be treated to some lovely music in a friendly, casual setting. Details available Facebook
The first lunchtime concert was Friday 28th May 2021 and featured Guitar Teacher Dominique Blatti and members of the New Plymouth Classical Society:
They played 3 brackets of short pieces as follows:
The first 2 brackets were performed by a trio of guitars played by Dominique Blatti joined by Catherine Deeley and Helen Woodhead
Bracket 1: Consists of 4 short pieces composed by Maria Linnemann originally from Holland but studied in UK where she developed a love of English, Irish and Scottish folk music. She has also taught guitar in China and currently lives in Germany. Each of the pieces in this bracket are arrangements of well known folk songs:
- O Waly Waly (You will recognise the tune – The water is Wide)
- Circle of Seasons (Perhaps describing New Plymouth’s current weather?)
- The Gypsy Rover (The story of a woman who ran off with some Gypsies chased by her husband)
- Icelandic Canon (from Iceland)
Bracket 2: 4 short pieces composed by Thierry Tisserand from France. A Guitar teacher and prolific composer for the classical guitar. Also performed by the same trio of Dominique, Catherine and Helen.
- Fallabella a swing trio with a very lazy bluesy feel
- Monkey Blues, another lovely blues piece
- Mister Loso song: A song with a mysterious air
- Bamboo Calypso – to get your toes tapping
Bracket 3: This last bracket consists of 2 pieces. For this two extra guitarists joined in to make a quintet of guitars. The additional guitarists joining in are Tony Baxter and Theo Cook. These last two pieces were arranged/composed by Dieter Kriedler a German guitar teacher and composer.
- St. James Blues
- It’s Boogie Time
Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School 2020 went off with a bang.
Keep in touch and up to date at Facebook and on the TCGSS website to find out more about future TCGSS events.
A big thank you to all the Society members who helped out and those that attended in 2020 we hope to see you all again!
A big thank you to all the Society members who helped out and those that attended in 2020 we hope to see you all again!
