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Pasión y Arte 25th Anniversary in PhillyPhiladelphia Classical Guitar Society
2024-25 Concert Season
Founded in 1967 as not-for-profit 501c3, The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society (PCGS) has been a community of members of all ages and accomplishments dedicated to supporting and encouraging classical guitar activities throughout the Delaware Valley.
Two-time Latin Grammy Award Winner
“Historias de un Flamenco”
with Juanito Pascual
2x Latin Grammy Award Winner!!!
ANTONIO REY
“Historias de un Flamenco”
with Juanito Pascual and José Moreno
THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @7:30 PM in Philadelphia
FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025 @7:30PM in Doylestown, PA
- Ana Vidović (classical guitar)
- Alejo del los Reyes (vihuela & classical guitar)
- John Penn (classical guitar)
- Dolores Luis Gmitter (castanets)
- George Attisano (classical guitar)
- Eric Zillmer (classical guitar)
The German Society of Pennsylvania
presents
Classical Guitar Meets Classic Wines
Sunday April 20th, 2025 – 4:00 pm
The German Society of Pennsylvania
611 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Esperanza and PCGS Present
Classical Guitar from Latin America
Exclusive concert at Teatro Esperanza !
Saturday May 10, 2025 – 3PM
4261 North 5th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19140
Performing music from Cuba, Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, Mexico, …
Featuring guitarists:
- Emiliano Pardo-Tristán (Panama)
- John Penn (USA) and special guest on castanets Dolores Gmitter (USA)
- Ana Vidovic (Croatia)
PCGS Members and Ensemble Concert
First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
Sunday May 18, 2025 – 4PM
201 S 21st St. Philadelphia, PA 19103
Come and enjoy many of the best classical guitar artists in our region.
This year Members concert features also the PCGS Guitar Ensemble performance and concert opener. This is the premier guitar large ensemble in Philadelphia under the direction of renowned musician Alejo de los Reyes.
The concert, organized by the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, is open to the public and it is FREE (donations appreciated)
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia & PCGS
present
Alejo de Los Reyes
Classic Guitar Soirée: Baroque & Renaissance Guitar from Latin America
Tuesday May 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 S. 6th Street – Philadelphia, PA 19106
SEASON GRAND FINALE!
Two-time Latin Grammy Award Winner
“Historias de un Flamenco”
with Juanito Pascual
2x Latin Grammy Award Winner!!!
ANTONIO REY
“Historias de un Flamenco”
with Juanito Pascual
THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @7:30 PM in Philadelphia
FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025 @7:30PM in Doylestown, PA
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
2025-26 Concerts Season
2025-26 PCGS Season Opening Concert
Douglas Lora
2 concerts
Doylestown, PA & Philadelphia!
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Saturday Oct. 4, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Masonic Lodge No 245
55 E. State St. – Doylestown PA 18901
PHILADELPHIA
Sunday Oct. 5, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
&
Zlock Performaning Arts Center
present
Adam Cicchillitti
2 concerts
Newtown, PA & Philadelphia!
NEWTOWN, PA
Saturday Nov. 8, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Zlock Performing Arts Center – Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940 (free parking)
PHILADELPHIA
Sunday Nov. 9, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
2024 Guitar Foundation of America Award Winner!
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
&
Zlock Performaning Arts Center
present
Leonela Alejandro
2024 GFA Award Winner
2 concerts
Newtown, PA & Philadelphia!
NEWTOWN, PA
Saturday December 6, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Zlock Performing Arts Center – Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940 (free parking)
PHILADELPHIA
Sunday December 7, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
presents
Duo Silvio
2 concerts in Philadelphia!
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Friday January 9, 2026 – 6:00 pm
219 S. 6th St, Philadelphia PA 19106
Settlement Music School
Sunday January 11, 2026 – 3:00 pm
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
&
Zlock Performaning Arts Center
present
David Leisner
2 concerts
Newtown, PA & Philadelphia!
NEWTOWN, PA
Saturday January 31, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Zlock Performing Arts Center – Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940 (free parking)
PHILADELPHIA
Sunday February 1, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
&
Zlock Performaning Arts Center
present
Laura Snowden
2 concerts
Newtown, PA & Philadelphia!
NEWTOWN, PA
Saturday March 7, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Zlock Performing Arts Center – Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940 (free parking)
PHILADELPHIA
Sunday March 8, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE PARKING ON PREMISE
PCGS 2026 Festival
Opening Concert
Ana Vidović
Saturday April 18, 2026 – 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
21st & Walnut Street (entrance on Walnut st.) Philadelphia, PA 19103
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.
We are proud to announce that PCGS is a recipient of this year’s Creative Sector Flex
Fund! Thanks to @philaculture and @pennsylvaniacouncilonthearts for supporting 80
incredible arts and culture organizations across. Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society is proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Advancement of Music grant from The Presser Foundation! 🎼 These funds will allow us to continue PCGS’s mission to bring guitar music to the local communities in the Greater Philadelphia region. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #advancementofmusic #thepresserfoundation #pressgrant
Other Season & Festival Partners/Sponsors
