The University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival has been a consistent feature on the local and national guitar scene since 2015, led by its Artistic Director, Adam Levin. Mr. Levin is not only the director of the classical guitar program at the University of Rhode Island but also a sought-after educator, performer, and recording artist. His last four albums have reached the top 10 on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums Chart.

The ninth edition, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Guitar Guild, the University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival continues to demonstrate the truly universal nature of the guitar while uniting artists and audiences alike.

Schedule  

Friday, October 18, 2024

TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

Artyom Dervoed

(bring guitars, please)

Annex 113

9:00–10:00 am

LECTURE

DIY Recording

Jacob Wolf/Ethan Hicks/Steve Schwartz

Annex 113

10:15–11:15 am

LECTURE/FAMILY-STYLE LUNCH

Guitar Tasting and Talk with luthier, Aaron green

Annex 112

11:30–12:30 pm

CONCERT, Convocation

Mark Maxwell and Anne Waller

URI Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall

1:00 pm

MASTERCLASSES ​

Annex101: Matthew Rohde

Annex 112 : Scott Borg

Annex 113: Elena Papandreou

Annex Red Room: Adrian Montero

URI Fine Arts Center, E202: Adam Levin

2:00–4:30 pm​

ITALIAN DINNER

(artists/faculty)

Chef: Michelangelo La Luna

The Catholic Center of URI

5:00–7:00 pm

CONCERT

Pre-Concert Talk (7:15pm): Danilo Prefumo

Prelude: The Mandolin Ensemble

SoloDuo, Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela

-Intermission-

Sharon Isbin, Classical Guitarist

URI, Edwards Hall

7:30 pm

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