Michael Nigro
Classical Guitar - Live in Concert
Monday, October 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sahara West Library
Multipurpose RoomInternationally celebrated musical artist Michael Nigro returns for a series of classical guitar concerts in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Mr. Nigro has performed across the Unites States and abroad, playing concerts in the Philippines, Argentina, Chile, France, Greece and Bulgaria. He has also given concerts and master classes for numerous universities, performing arts centers, church concert series, guitar societies, libraries, and museums, including Auditorio Juan Victoria in San Juan, Argentina, Salon Parroquial-Concierto’s “El Rincon” in Villa-General Belgrano, Argentina, and the Ventura County, Colorado Springs, Sacramento, Bloomington, Jefferson, Knoxville, and Portland Guitar Societies.
His discography spans five albums, including his debut CD, “Homage to Piazzolla,” which received critical acclaim from the American Record Guide and Classical Guitar Magazine, while his second recording, “Guitar Sudamericana,” features compositions by José Luis Merlin, Jorge Morel, Eduardo Falú, Antonio Lauro and Villa-Lobos. Most recently, “A Journey through Latin America,” features compositions by Gentil Montaña, Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, and José Luis Merlin.
As a supporter of chamber music with guitar, Mr. Nigro collaborated on two albums with flute and guitar: “Between Flute and Guitar” and “As in Dreams…Reflections for Flute and Guitar” which features the premiere recording of a new composition by José Luis Merlin titled, “Agua del Trapiche.”
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information contact 702.507.6021.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater |
Sahara West Library
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One of the Library District’s largest branches at 122,000-square-feet, the Sahara West Library opened in January 1997 under the architectural design of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd of Minneapolis and local architectural firm, Tate & Snyder. This location serves residents with its 159,000 volumes, has two art galleries, and features an EmployNV Business Hub, which provides resources for employers to recover and grow their businesses.
