The University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival has built a reputation over its seven years of bringing to Kingston some of the top classical guitarists from around the globe. This year, the festival is bringing along some of the guitar’s relatives. .
Brazilian classical guitarist João Luiz, known best for his work with Brasil Guitar Duo, came up in a musical culture where many musicians crisscross genres happily.
A world-premiere performance is a big deal for a composer. “It’s the first time you get to hear your piece performed live in front of an audience, which is an exhilarating experience. It’s really the debut of your creative output,”.