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– Dr. Matthew Warnock, Modern Guitar Magazine
- Classical Guitar Magazine about this year's Festival
Congratulations to Berta Rojas whose latest album Historia Del Tango has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in the "Best Tango Album" category. Ms. Rojas is scheduled to appear at Festival 2016 Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m.
Festival 2016 Guitar Orchestra
Returning to the Festival in 2016 for its second year was the LIGF Guitar Orchestra for high school students and others, conducted by Alan Hirsh.
The Guitar Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Hirsh rehearsed Saturday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. and performed at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Directors of guitar ensembles and individual guitarists interested in participating in the Festival 2017 Guitar Orchestra should email us at LIGFestival@aol.com or call 516-299-3181 for more information.
Score previews and audio recordings of the pieces to be performed can be found below. For more information and to obtain scores and parts please contact Alan Hirsh to Request Music.
The Bottom of the Punch Bowl
A. Hirsh
Score Preview (PDF file) | Score Preview and MP3 Recording (ZIP file)
Because It's There
M. Hedges, arr. Hirsh
Score Preview (PDF file) | Score Preview and MP3 Recording (ZIP file)
Bensusan
Michael Hedges, arr. Hirsh
Score Preview (PDF file) | Score Preview and MP3 Recording (ZIP file)
Viva la Vida
Coldplay, arr. A. Hirsh
Score Preview (PDF file) | Score Preview and MP3 Recording (ZIP file)
Last update: May 14, 2016
Festival Notes
Celebrating 25 years, April 2 to 9, 2017
Scheduled performers to date include: David Leisner, Huy Thanh Nguyen, Raphaella Smits, Benjamin Verdery, Ana Vidovic, Saigon Guitar Quartet and Vida Quartet.
Find out more about our National High School Classical Guitar Competition.
High School Guitar Ensemble Directors: if you are interested in having your ensemble perform in a Long Island Guitar Festival Ensemble Showcase please read the Ensemble Showcases page.
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