Event Detail

ArtPower presents a performance by the Dublin Guitar Quartet.

They might play traditional Spanish-style classical guitars, but they’re not your standard guitar ensemble. Described as a “quartet with a difference” by the Irish Times, the Dublin Guitar Quartet is the first classical guitar quartet devoted entirely to new music. Since their formation, the quartet has worked to expand the genre’s limited repertoire by commissioning new works and adapting modern masterpieces. With the help of 8- and 11-string guitars, the quartet has created an original catalogue of arrangements by composers such as Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt and György Ligeti. Expect a dynamic, entertaining and completely novel concert experience at their San Diego debut with ArtPower.

The quartet's program will include:

• Aheym by Bryce Dessner

• Saxophone Quartet by Philip Glass

• Book of Leaves by Rachel Grimes

• Gongan by William Kanengiser

• Changing the Guard by Nikita Koshkin

• Inaktelki Nóták and Mátraszentimrei Dalok by György Ligeti

• Quartet by Marc Mellits

• Songs in Honour of the Virgin Mary by Urmas Sisask