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Guitar Virtuoso Peppino D'Agostino!

Occidental Center for the Arts is pleased to present for the second time internationally renowned acoustic Guitar Master Peppino D'Agostino in Concert AND teaching a Guitar Workshop! A self taught musician who emigrated from Italy in 1984 to pursue his dream, Peppino has helped redefine the boundaries of the acoustic guitar. Hailed as "a guitarist's guitarist" (Acoustic Magazine), his keen melodic sense, virtuosic technique, open tunings and percussive effects are the basis of his unique compositional style. Add to that his warm, playful personality and broad musical tastes covering folk, Irish, Italian, Brazilian, flamenco and jazz traditions and you have the recipe for exciting "minestrone music", as he calls it. As a six string guitarist, composer, and arranger steeped in classical discipline, Peppino has had an amazing recording and performing career that has spanned three decades and garnered critical acclaim and awards the world over (voted Best Acoustic Guitarist in 2007 by Acoustic Magazine ). He has released eight solo albums and 17 recordings. Peppino's newest and most ambitious solo CD Penumbra blends his own melodic originals with the works of contemporaries like Sergio Assad; his many influences, from Celtic to Brazilian touches, melt into a unique and gorgeous result, balancing the classical with a rock and ethnic-influenced style. There will be CDs available for sale at this concert. http://peppinodagostino.com/

We are thrilled to have this international treasure grace our stage! Master Teacher Peppino D'Agostino is offering a One Hour Guitar Workshop at 5 pm! in which he will share his guitar techniques and approach to composition. Classroom space is limited to 30. Advance Registration is required. Don't miss this rare opportunity !
$20 Workshop Only: 5 pm- 6pm. $25 Concert Only 8-10 pm. $35 BOTH Concert and Workshop! Reserve space early.
Fine wine, beer and refreshments available for sale. Wheelchair Accessible. Reservations On-line at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; by phone at 707-874-9392.