Two of the world's great mandolinists are coming to 317 Main!
French virtuoso Vincent Beer-Demander and Neapolitan mandolinist Fabio Gallucci are back in the U.S. touring their album LIVE in USA, and we're thrilled to welcome them for a concert and a very special masterclass.
The Masterclass | 4pm - 6pm | $50, includes admission to the concert
Mandolin players, this one's for you! Join Vincent and Fabio for a hands-on masterclass in classical mandolin technique, with a focus on Vincent's own music and the traditional and popular music of Southern Italy. You'll work on technique, interpretation, and the rhythms and styles that give the music of the Italian South its unmistakable sound. Spots are limited, so sign up early!
The Concert | 7pm | $25, does not include admission to the workshop
The duo will play their own original compositions alongside arrangements of Nino Rota, Jacob do Bandolim, and more. Grounded in classical technique and full of the spirit of Italian and Brazilian music, it's a rare chance to hear the mandolin and mandola played at the very highest level. Don't miss it!
About the Artists
Vincent Beer-Demander is one of the most celebrated mandolinists performing today. Composers including Lalo Schifrin, Claude Bolling, Francis Lai, and Hamilton de Holanda have written concertos for him, and he's performed with the Orchestre National de France, the Paris Opera, and many more. He teaches at the conservatories of Marseille and Liège.
Fabio Gallucci was born on the island of Ischia near Naples and has given more than 3,000 concerts around the world. He's played with the Teatro di San Carlo, the Opéra Garnier, and Radio France, under conductors like Mstislav Rostropovich and Myung-Whun Chung. He has 18 recordings to his name and teaches at the Conservatoire Béziers Méditerranée in France.