Giuliani and Bartók

Two contrasting chamber works make up this week’s program. Violinist Danbi Um and guitarist Łukasz Kuropaczewski play the genial Grand duo concertante in A Major by Mauro Giuliani. Later, violinist Yura Lee and pianist George Li deliver the Sonata No. 1 in C# minor by Bela Bartok

Sounds Classical: Taiwo Adegoke

When we think of classical repertoire, we often think of works that come from western countries like Germany, Italy and France. But what about Western Africa? LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn sat down with Nigerian composer, arranger and classical guitarist, Taiwo Adegoke to talk about his contributions to the canon… and how he’s ensuring his country and classical guitar …