Please join St. Louis Classical Guitar for the Guitar Masters Series at the Ethical Society of St. Louis!
Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for a summer concert fundraiser at the Focal Point with guitarists Patrick Rafferty and Lliam Christy on Saturday, June 20th at 7:30pm.
Jack Hancher
St. Louis Classical Guitar’s season opener with UK guitarist, a “youthful intensity tempered by sophisticated musical intelligence” - Gramophone Magazine.
Join us for our Guitar Masters Series 2026-27 season opener UK classical guitarist Jack Hancher, on the release of his debut album of music by English composers The Memory Garden, on Saturday, September 19, at 7:30pm at the Ethical Society. Jack will be making his St. Louis debut, making up for his canceled performance during our 2024-25 season due to visa issues.
Described by Gendai Guitar Magazine as a “poet and a painter, colouring sounds out of the guitar as if his imagination and the guitar were one”, Jack Hancher is a rising star of the classical guitar. In 2022, he won the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Overseas League Competition at London's Wigmore Hall, becoming just the third guitarist to win the award. This was preceded in 2021 by a tour of several European Guitar Festivals as a EuroStrings Artist.
In 2024, Jack released his debut album “The Memory Garden” on the Deux-Elles label to critical acclaim. It was described by BBC Record Review as “clean, clear, well focused and compelling playing” and was selected by MusicWeb International amongst their “Best Recordings of 2024”. The album consists of music by English composers and features two new commissions by Dani Howard and Laura Snowden.
Patterson/ Sutton Duo
Praised by BBC Music Magazine for their “beguiling” sound, cellist Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Patrick Sutton champion the expansion of guitar and cello repertoire.
Join St. Louis Classical Guitar as we present the Patterson/Sutton Duo, trailblazing partnership of cellist Dr. Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Dr. Patrick Sutton, on Saturday October 17, at 7:30pm at the Ethical Society.
Praised by The Strad for their "wit and imagination," the Patterson/Sutton Duo—cellist Dr. Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Dr. Patrick Sutton—has captivated audiences across the United States and internationally. As Juilliard Global Visiting Artists, they maintain an ongoing relationship with The Juilliard School, combining performance with a commitment to global music education.
The duo's critically acclaimed studio albums—Cold Dark Matter and Still Life: Collected Music for Cello and Guitar by Stephen Goss—have received widespread international radio play, including features on NPR’s Performance Today, Classical Guitar Alive, and curated playlists on Apple Classical Music.
Dr. Kimberly Patterson holds degrees from the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is currently Associate Professor of Cello and Associate Directer at the University of Memphis. Dr. Patrick Sutton holds degrees from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is Assistant Professor of Practice and Head of the Guitar Department at the University of Memphis. The duo became husband and wife in June of 2017.
Raphaël Feuillâtre
Hailed as the new face of classical guitar worldwide, Raphaël Feuillâtre returns to St. Louis to share his dazzling virtuosity and rich repertoire.
Join St. Louis Classical Guitar as we welcome back the phenomenal French classical guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre, the first guitarist signed to prestigious classical music record label Deutsche Grammophon in many years, on Tuesday November 10, at 7:30pm at the Ethical Society.
Winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America competition in 2018 (USA) and ADAMI’s “Classical Revelation 2021”, Raphaël Feuillâtre was chosen as an exclusive artist by the label Deutsche Grammophon in 2022. He is, to date, one of the very few guitarists to have signed with this legendary label. This fruitful collaboration gave birth to his debut album “Visages Baroques” in 2023, which displays different facets of the Baroque aesthetic. His second album, Spanish Serenades, features masterpieces from the Spanish repertoire, including works by Albéniz, Granados, Llobet, Rodrigo, and Tárrega.
Following his acclaimed debut at New York's Carnegie Hall in 2023, he has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals - including Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the “Folle Journée” in Nantes, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Beethoven Haus in Bonn.
Born in Djibouti in 1996, Raphaël was introduced to the guitar by his first teacher, Hacène Addadi, before joining Michel Grizard's class at the Conservatoire de Nantes in 2012. Three years later, he entered the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Paris in the classes of Roland Dyens and Tristan Manoukian.
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
A master class with Gaëlle will take place on Sunday, April 19 at 1:00pm at Salem United Methodist Church in the chapel. St. Louis area guitar students will perform. More info:
To order tickets over the phone or for any questions, please contact Hannah Rainey:
SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org
SLCG at the Saint Louis Art Museum for First Friday’s
Join St. Louis Classical Guitar as we present a concert with Vietnamese classical guitarist An Tran, praised by Soundboard magazine for his “exquisite sense of space, touch, and mood,” on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30pm at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue.
Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity,” 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 Córdoba 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 “Napoléon Coste: Guitar Works, Vol. 6” in June 2023.
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!
“….Vietnamese guitar virtuoso….” - Austin Classical Guitar
A master class with Mr. Tran will take place on Sunday, March 22 at 1:00pm at Salem United Methodist Church in the chapel. St. Louis area guitar students will perform. More info:
To order tickets over the phone or for any questions, please contact Hannah Rainey:
SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org
JIJI 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.
Enjoy colorful lights and visual projections as part of this performance (preview), as well as opening act 6-String Quartet from Childbloom St. Louis.
“21 for ’21: Composers and performers who sound like tomorrow” – Washington Post
A master class with Jiji will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 1:00pm at Salem United Methodist Church in the chapel. St. Louis area guitar students will perform. More info:
To order tickets over the phone or for any questions, please contact Hannah Rainey:
SLCG Office Phone: 314-567-5566, Ex. 1
Email: info@stlclassicalgutiar.org
W Mark Akin with the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, originally scheduled for December 1, 2025, has been rescheduled to Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:30pm at The 560 Music Center. We hope to see you there for an evening of Vivaldi, Giuliani, Albeniz, and more for solo guitar and guitar with string quartet.
Solo for guitar from composers Mauro Giuliani, Isaac Albeniz, Agustin Barrios, and more.
Ian Krouse- Da Chara for Violin and Guitar
Vivaldi-Concerto for Guitar and Strings in C Major RV 425
Donizetti-Quintet for Two Violins, Viola, Guitar & Cello
All tickets issued for December 1 will be automatically valid for the new February 23 date. Patrons holding tickets for the “December Special Blend” will be welcomed to the concert at the 560 Music Center on February 23 with their existing ticket. Thank you for your patience.
Learn more about this concert on the Chamber Music Society’s website:
