Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for a unique concert with highly-esteemed classical guitarist William Kanengiser of the LA Guitar Quartet, as he embarks on a program of music from his new album “British Invasion” accompanied by the Eclipse Quartet, on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at Salem United Methodist Church. 

The Eclipse Quartet and guitarist William Kanengiser form a dynamic collaboration that explores the music of Sting, Led Zeppelin, John Dowland, and The Beatles by way of contemporary composers Ian Krouse, Dušan Bogdanović, and Leo Brouwer. In this project, William Kanengiser and the Eclipse Quartet pay tribute to a group of English musicians who conquered the musical world with their revolutionary explorations. From the Elizabethan lutenist John Dowland to the pop/rock icons Sting, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, these artists made a lasting impact far from the shores of their small island.

William Kanengiser has forged a career that expands the possibilities of the classical guitar. A prize-winner in major competitions (1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Toronto Guitar ’81) he has toured throughout North America, Asia, and Europe with his innovative programs and expressive musicianship. He recorded four CD’s for the GSP label, playing music as diverse as Caribbean, Eastern European, and jazz. A member of the guitar faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music since 1983, he has given master classes around the world.

JIJI – Classical goes electric! St. Louis Classical Guitar welcomes back Korean guitarist Jiji, on Saturday, February 28th, at 7:30pm at Salem United Methodist Church. Expect a program of eclectic, modern music for the electric guitar performed by a classical guitarist. 

Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Equally at home with both acoustic and electric guitar, her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation. 

“21 for ’21: Composers and performers who sound like tomorrow” – Washington Post

Join St. Louis Classical Guitar as we present a concert with up-and-coming Vietnamese classical guitarist An Tran, on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30pm at Salem United Methodist Church. An Tran visited Guitar Horizons schools as an artist-in-residence in October 2024. We are excited to welcome Mr. Tran for his official St. Louis concert debut!

Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical Guitar, guitarist An Tran continues to impress audiences with his innate musicality and dynamic artistry. In recent seasons, An has been invited to perform recitals at international concert stages such as the Co?rdoba Guitar Society, Segovia Classical Guitar Series, Latin- American International Guitar Festival, Bangkok Guitar Society, and Hanoi International Guitar Festival, among others. Building on the momentum of his numerous successes, An signed a recording contract with Naxos and released the album “Napole?on Coste: Guitar Works, Vol. 6” in June 2023

St. Louis Classical Guitar ends our 62nd season with French classical guitarist Gaëlle Solal on Saturday, April 18, at Salem United Methodist at 7:30pm. You won’t want to miss a unique program with one of the greatest female classical guitarists in the world!

Classical guitarist but not only that … Gaëlle Solal is a musical UFO that breaks conventions and creates enthusiasm wherever she plays. Born into a music-loving family, Gaëlle Solal discovered the classical guitar at the age of five and began studying at the Marseille Conservatoire the following year. In 1998, she became the first female French musician to win one of the world’s leading classical guitar competitions – the City of Alessandria Competition. A committed and supportive professional, she campaigns for the presence and visibility of women in the guitar world.

“An exceptional musical sensitivity”. – Gazetta di Parma