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Classical 6 Guitar
Images
This page was modified August 08, 2008
NOTE TO VISITORS -- The Classical 6 Guitar Images pages, describing the concerts
sponsored by Springfield Classical Guitar Society, are changing. Some links on
this page will not connect you as they did in previous years. All work in this site will
be completed by August 2008.
Stay tuned for news of a truly exceptional
lineup slated for the 2008/2009 SCGS concert season.
Celebrating the successful conclusion of its
10th season of incomparable
classical guitar concerts we proudly present
pictures from the 2007/2008 Concert Season
The following
pictures were taken by Job Conger during 2006/2007 concerts arranged and sponsored
by the Springfield Classical Guitar Society of Springfield, Illinois.
Pictures have been thumbnailed for faster loading. Click on any for a larger view and
"Back" to return to this page. Visitors are welcome to copy any picture for
personal use. Supporters of ArtsLinks may write for larger, higher definition pictures.
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Following the first concert of the 2007/2008 season, the pictures from our 2006/2007
season presented below will be deleted from thise page. The best 10 of each concert will
be posted at a new, separate page. If there are pictures you've been intending to copy and
save, NOW IS THE TIME.
October 27, 2007 -- BRAVO Carlos Perez
for an outstanding first concert of the 2007/2008
season! The concert was co-sponsored by Springfield classical concert guitarist Russel
Brazzel who personally underwrote the cost of bringing this elegant, thrilling master to
Springfield. Look for reviews of three Carlos Perez CD's coming soon to this web site.
Pictures from the concert are prsented below.
January 19, 2008 -- Paul Henry, assisted by Arturo Guzman
Paul is one of the most popular
performers to have graced us with he talent. He is on the faculty of the Music
Conservatory at Roosevelt University in Chicago and has recorded several CDs. His January
19 concert was attended by many, despite the frigid 4 degree (Fahrenheit) chill outside.
Arturo Guzman, a guitar student of Henry, performed with him, concluding each half (pre-
and post-intermission) of the concert and contributed well to the success of the event.
Pictures from the evening are posted below.
BRAVO Julie Goldberg for her most engaging and virtuoso performance February
16!
Julie was named
"Glassical Guitarist of the Year" for 2002 by Classical Guitar Alive, the
internationally acclaimed radio program. Her Saturday night concert demonstrated why.
Picturs from this memorable encounter are posted below.
KUDOS toApril 12, 2008 Chanson Du Soir: David Isaacs, guitar; Chelsea Camille,
soprano for their memorable April 12, 2008 concert! Pictures are posted below. Look for a
link to my review of their fine CD "Melancholie et Espoir" soon.
March 7
Michel Chatara-Morse
Michel is a Springfield native, performing and teaching in the
Chicago area. He earned a Masters Degree in guitar Performance from Roosevelt University.
April 12
Russel Brazzel
Springfield guitarist and teacher Russel Brassel finishes our
concert season with a benefit performance fo the Springfield Classical Guitar Society. He
is a co-founder of Springfield Classical Guitar Society and a popular, respected voice in
the midwest for instrument he plays so well.
Pictures on this page have been thumbnailed for faster
loading. Click on any for a larger view and "Back" to return to this page.
Visitors to this page are welcome to click and "save as" any pictures
(approximately 4 x 6 inches) for personal use. Those who wish to support coverage of SCGS
activity are invited to contact webmaster/photographer Job Conger -- writer@eosinc.com
A Chronology of SCGS Concerts
Pictures to the artists featured may be viewed by clicking on the year of the concert.
2006 - 2007
February 24 -- Sharon Wayne -
First Presbyterian Church
March 24 -- Javier Calderon - First
Presbyterian Church
April 21 -- Brad Richter - First Presbyterian Church
October 27 -- Carlos Perez - First
Presbyterian Church -- pictures posted below
2005 -- 2006
January 21 -- Russel Brazzel - First
Presbyterian Church
February 18 -- Francois Fowler - First Presbyterian Church
March 25 Goran Krivokapic - First
Presbyterian Church
November 4 -- Russel Brazzel - First Presbyterian Church
2004 -- 2005
January 23 -- Russel Brazzel - First Presbyterian Church
March 13 -- Jeremy Jouve - First Presbyterian Church
October 8 -- The Hanser-McCLellan
Guitar Duo - First Presbyterian Church
2003 --2004
January 24 -- Russel Brazzel -
First Presbyterian Church
February 20 -- Johan Fostier - First
Presbyterian Church
April 17 -- Javier Calderon - First Presbyterian Church
October 9 -- Brad Richter - First
Presbyterian Church
November 7 -- John Johns - First Presbyterian Church
2002 -- 2003
October 25 -- Peter Kodzas - Grace Lutheran Church
April 10 -- Francois Fowler - First
Presbyterian Church
March 8 -- Paul Henry - First Presbyterian Church
February 7 -- Michael Cedric Smith -
First Presbyterian Church
2001 -- 2002
October 19 -- John Johns -
First Presbyterian Church
April 20 -- Antigoni Goni -
University of Illinois Student Theater
March 21 -- Martha Masters - University of
Illinois Student Theater
February 23 -- Julie Goldberg - First Presbyterian Church
2000 -- 2001
November 4 -- Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic
September 22 -- Billington-Conzalez Duo
April 28 -- Cavatina Duo
March 3 -- Lily Afshar
January 27 -- The Ferrara - Leisek Guitar Duo
- First Presbyterian Church
1999 -- 2000
January 22 -- Fareed
Haque
March 11 -- Angelo Favis
April 29 -- Russel Brazzel and Javieer Calderon
September 30 -- Elena Papandreou
November 11 -- Sharon Wayne
1998 -- 1999
February 13 -- Paul
Henry
April 17 -- Lily Afshar
October 2 -- Ferrara-Leisek Guitar Duo
November 13 -- Paul Henry
1997 -- 1998
September 11 -- Russel
Brazzel
October 9 -- Javier Calderon
December 5 -- Hanser-McClellan Guitar Duo
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April 12, 2008
SCGS presented its first concert of voice accompanied by classical guitar when
Chanson du Soir performed. It was worth the wait!
Job Conger's review of Chanson du Soir's new CD Melancholie
et Espoir is posted here
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February 16, 2008 was foggy and rainy in downtown Springfield,
but inside First Presyterian Church, the sun shone brightly as SCGS presented
Julie Goldberg in concert
 1. Julie was the first classical guitarist I photographed when I started attending SCGS concerts with camer in hand. Pictures from her earlier appearance are posted elsewhere here. Look for the link above. |
 2. Unlike that first encounter, on February 16, I met her before she began her warm-up. Without the audience behind me, I was able to cover a lot of territory as I photographed her pre-concert. |
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 7. Russe Brazzel, founder of SCGS and a fine concert performer in his own rihgt, welcomed the audience. In case it isn't obvious, your humble photographer has slightly retouched this picture. |
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 18.After the music "died" Julie met with admirers . . . . |
 19... . . . and autographed copies of her fab CD Dulce. Look for a link (on this page) to reviews of her CD and others by SCGS artists. |
 20.This picture is MUCH larger when you click on it. I'm saving myself a little time by posting it here. Enjoy. |
January 19, 2008 -- A Hardy Boys (and Girls) Mid-Winter Night's Adventure
When Paul Henry and Arturo Guzman Came Over to Play
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 3. With his home base in Chicago, Paul Henry is one of the most-requently featured SCGS concert performers. |
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 6. Toward the end of the first half, Henry departed the stage and returned with Arturo Guzman. |
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 16. After the concert Russel chatted with a classical guitar student who drove down from Bloomington, Illinos to attend the performances. |
 17. A classical guitar student of Russell Brazzel (since last September) shakes hands with Paul Henry. |
 18. Arturo Guzman autographs a concert program. |
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 20. Guzman, Henry, Brazzel and SCGS co-founder Mark Pence talk before heading west for a late suppoer before the duo returned directly to their Chicago homes. |
To be remembered well and long -- Carlos
Perez -- October 27, 2007
In what may have been the most stunningly virtuosic performance ever
played in an SCGS concert at First Presbyterian Church, this master from Chile won an
almost spontaneous new legion of devoted fans. His range of intensity and mood, technique
that seemed to require more fingers than the number most mortals have at the end of their
arms and lightning fast exterity still echo happily in the memories of those privileged to
be in the audience October 27! Bravissimo Carlos! Encore! Encore!
 1. When the guest of honor is warming up, usually about half an hour before the concert begins, I have been permitted to take photograpns. |
 2. These first nine pictures were taken then, intruding fewer than five minutes during this critical time for the performer. |
 3. During the warmup, he or she hears the sound of the guitar in the First Presbyterian sanctuary for the first time unless it's a return engagement. |
 4. Classical guitarists from all over the world, brought to Springfield to play in concert by Springfield Classical Guitar Society, are unanimous in their appreciation of the acoustics of "the hall" which allow audience members in the rear of the sanctuary to hear, very well, the notes of nuances of the instrument. |
 5. The "sound" in the room also allows the performer to hear the precise sound generated by talented hands on strings and frets. This gives the performers great confidence and thus the audience a great performance. |
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 10. Russel Brazzel, foreground in shadow in the center aisle, departs the sanctuary as Perez continues his warmup. |
 11. Co-sponsor of the concert Russel Brazzel, is also the lightning bolt that created SCGS 10 years ago with the assistance of a small but merry band of dedicated volunteers. |
 12. Carlos Perez takes a breath, viewing the well-attended venue with its expectant audience for the first time. |
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 14, During intermission I saw an gentleman talking with some young people. I introduced myself ans welcomed them to the concert. |
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 21. Following the concert's conclusion, Carlos returned to the sanctuary to greet fans and to autograph CDs they had purchased. |
 22. CDs recorded by Carlos Perez may be purchased from Amazon.com. Simply visit the web site and search his name for more information. Reviews of three of his CDs will be posted here in the weeks ahead. |
 23. The lady in red was born and raised in Chile, married a Peace Corps volunteer, and has been living in the Springfield area for decades. |
 24. A parting glimpse as teacher and artist chat. The concert guitar in the foreground awaits transport to the next concert and eventually home again to Chile. |
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This poem by "samBdavis" is shared here with permission of
the author.
The Whole World in His Hands (has P.H.)
Of course, it begins with nimble
fingers and a soul for knowing
what each note evokes as first tones
roll wholly through the cathedral
beginning as a familiar tune
but then
where church walls had been, begin
exotic Latin streets in a romantic night,
cobbles lit from an occasional pitch
of amber light from open doors
and porticos, crossed by shadows
of weary revelers heading for a bed
guided by moonglow and amour
but then
slow strolls through rich orchards,
damp air hanging with blooms and musks
of foreign dusts, entwined companions
in a ripening world, listening
to distant titterings of couples
coupling covertly in the far copse,
each branch breathing sighs
of relief in the light dew of new dawn
and then
shady siestas in mid day steams
idle dog dreams and happy fish in calm streams,
loafing toes o sweet-moss stones,
carnal lips slip from a cold cider cup
to the shoulder of a lover, becoming
in a slow shimmer chapel architecture
only when
last chords leave the building
only then.
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want the concert to end. Answer? Purchase their CDs, of course. Photos of the artists and
reviews of the CDs they shared with us. We've posted pictures of their CDs along with our
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