Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society is a community of guitar enthusiasts of all ages and accomplishments dedicated to encouraging the appreciation, study, and performance of classical guitar music in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
Eric Zillmer – PCGS President
A Message from PCGS President
I invite all guitar players and music aficionados to the 2024 PCGS Guitar Festival (April 13-14, 2024), the high-water mark of our annual calendar. Our exciting festival program includes performances by Grammy-award-winning guitarist David Russell and the Peter Segal winner from last year’s PCGS competition, Gwenyth Aggeler. In addition, we have a David Russell masterclass, guitar competitions, a vendor fair, student recitals, and two exciting workshops. Click HERE for full message…
David Russell – Grammy Award Winner
PCGS 2024 Festival
presents world renowned and Grammy Award Winner
David Russell
Saturday April 13, 2024 – 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
In-person only concert
PCGS 2024 FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL DAY 2024
Sunday April 14, 2024 – 9 am to 5pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
- PCGS Classical Guitar Competion (Junior and Adult ties)
- PCGS Guitar Ensemble concert (program below)
- Students Recitals
- Workshops (descriptions below)
- David Russel Masterclass
- Gwenyth Aggeler closing concert
- Classical Guitar Store
- Paracho Classical Guitars
- Book signing event: “Don’t Blame the Guitarist” by Kathleen Mayes
FREE PARKING
PCGS 2024 Festival closing concert
Gwenyth Aggeler
Sunday April 14, 2024 – 3:30PM
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
In-person only concert
FREE PARKING
PCGS Presents
Professional Members and PCGS Ensemble Concert
Sunday May 19, 2024 – 4 pm
FREE Concert ( Donations welcome)
First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Atheneaum of Philadelphia and PCGS present
Elissa Lee Koljonen (Violin), John Marcel Williams (Classical Guitar)
Friday June 21, 2024 – 6 pm
PCGS members: Register as “Members” to get the PCGS discount price.
The Atheneaum of Philadelphia
219 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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incredible arts and culture organizations across. Southeastern Pennsylvania.