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Classical guitarist Michael Nicolella poured out a few thousand of the most difficult notes in the repertoire. Easy as opening a valve. No spills, no clicks, no buzzes, no muffles. No sweat. His articulation was so clear that each note and rhythm, phrase and breath between phrases had its distinct life and edge. He never compromised tempo to enhance articulation, and he didn't fuss over his fine detail. It was more like he allowed the details to fall into place ... incredible speed ... objectively intense ...acute, lucid, moment by moment awareness of what the music is.
- MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Concerts and Events Calendar

 

2012

Fri, February 3, 2012

Seattle, WA

USA

Guest lecture/performance for students at Seattle Central Community College, 10 and 11am

Sat, February 4, 2012

Seattle, WA

USA

Seattle Chamber Music Society Winter Festival Family Concert 11:00 am at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle. Performing "The Bremen Town Musicians" by Bryan Johanson for classical and electric guitar, clarinet, cello and percussion.

Sat, March 24, 2012

Tacoma, WA

USA

Concert at Grace Lutheran Church, 6202 South Tyler, Tacoma, WA 98466. 7:00 pm For information call: 253-472-7105

Sat, April 28, 2012

Burien, WA

USA

Michael performs the premiere of a newly commissioned work with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Anthony Spain. 8:00pm, Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 South 152nd Street, Burien, WA

Fri, May 18, 2012

Medina, WA

USA

Concert at St. Thomas Episcopal Church 7:30 pm, 8398 NE 12th Street Medina, Washington 98039 (425) 454-9541

Tue, June 12- Sun, June 17, 2012

Houston, TX

USA

Concert and masterclass at the Classical Minds Guitar Festival, University of Houston

Mon. Aug 6 - Fri. Aug 10, 2012

Seattle, WA

USA

Classical Guitar Seminar at Cornish College for the Arts 10am-4pm

PAST YEARS 

2011

Fri, Jan. 7, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs his solo piece "Prelude" at the Seattle Composeres Salon at Good Shepherd Chapel 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939 8:00 p.m

Fri, Jan. 21, 2011

Tacoma, WA

USA

Michael performs "Autobahnkrieg" for saxophone and guitar on a concert given by saxophonist Fred Winkler at Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound 7:30 p.m

Tues, February 1, 2011

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Composition workshop at the University of Calgary

Wed, February 2 2011

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Music history lecture and improvisation workshop at the University of Calgary

Thurs, February 3, 2011

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Composition workshop at the University of Calgary

Fri, February 4, 2011

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Concert at the University of Calgary , Eckhardt-Grammatte Hall. This concert will feature the premiere of Nicolella's new piece "Seeking, Searching and Hunting "written for and performed by the Oberon Trio and a performance of Nicolella's "La Vals Eterna" by the University of Calgary Guitar Ensemble. Michael will also be performing solo works by Bach, Beaser, Tedesco and Veldhuis. 8pm

Tue, March 1, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Free improvisation concert with pianist David Paul Mesler and Friends, featuring: Tony Grasso, trumpet; Tony Rondolone, alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet, flute; Gary Shutes, trombone; Brad Hawkins, acoustic and electric cello; Ken French, drums; Michael Nicolella, classic and electric guitar . Broadway Performance Hall , 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-2498 7:30 pm

Thurs, April 7, 2011

Yakima, WA

USA

Concert for the Yakima Music Club, at Englewood Christian Church; 511 N 44th Ave, Yakima, WA 1:30 p.m

Tue, May 10, 2011

Dayton, OH

USA

Composition lecture 1pm and masterclass 2pm at Wright State University

Wed, May 11, 2011

Dayton, OH

USA

Concert solo and with orchestra at Wright State University . Solo works by Bach, Tedesco Beaser and a performance of my "Guitar Concerto" for classic guitar and orchestra. 8:00pm

Tue, May 24, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Free improvisation concert with pianist David Paul Mesler and Friends, featuring: Tony Rondolone, sax, clarinet, flute; Brad Hawkins, cello; Ken French, drums; Michael Nicolella, guitar . Broadway Performance Hall , 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-2498 7:30 pm

Tue, June 21, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in PLAY! A Video Game Symphony , 7:30pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Wed, June 22, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in PLAY! A Video Game Symphony , 7:30pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Mon. Aug 1 - Fri. Aug 5, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Classical Guitar Seminar at Cornish College for the Arts 10am-4pm

Fri. August 5, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Classical Guitar Seminar at Cornish College for the Arts Concluding student concert at Poncho Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, 710 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA 5pm

Sat, September 17, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing on the Seattle Symphony, Opening Night Gala welcoming new music director Ludovic Morlot with cellist Joshua Roman in Gulda's Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra 7:30pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Thurs, October 4, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing 2 of my own solo pieces on a composer/performer faculty recital at Poncho Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, 710 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA, 12pm

Thurs, October 13, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in Sci-Fi at the Pops with guest Jonathan Frakes and conductor Victor Vanacore. 7:30pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Fri, October 14, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in Sci-Fi at the Pops with guest Jonathan Frakes and conductor Victor Vanacore. 8:00 pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Sat, October 15, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in Sci-Fi at the Pops with guest Jonathan Frakes and conductor Victor Vanacore. 2:00 pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Sat, October 15, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in Sci-Fi at the Pops with guest Jonathan Frakes and conductor Victor Vanacore. 8:00 pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Sun, October 16, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Performing with the Seattle Symphony in Sci-Fi at the Pops with guest Jonathan Frakes and conductor Victor Vanacore. 2:00 pm at Taper Auditorium , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle.

Thurs. November 3, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Schmitz Park Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:00am

Thurs. November 3, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Whitman Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 12:20 pm

Fri. November 4, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Roosevelt High School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 11:00 am

Fri. November 4, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:30 pm

Thurs. November 10, 2011

Greensboro, NC

USA

Artist in residence at the Weaver Academy.

Fri. November 11, 2011

Greensboro, NC

USA

Concert at the Music Academy of North Carolina Guitar festival

Sat November 12, 2011

Greensboro, NC

USA

Masterclass at the Music Academy of North Carolina Guitar festival

Fri, December 2, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Bryant Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:00 am

Fri, December 2, 2011

Normandy Park, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Marvista Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 1:15 pm

Fri, December 9, 2011

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert at Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 8pm

2010

Sat, January 30, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Solo concert at Poncho Recital Hall, Cornish College of the Arts 8pm

Fri, February 19, 2010

Milwaukee, WI

USA

Solo concert at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Recital Hall, 7:30pm

Sat, February 20, 2010

Milwaukee, WI

USA

Masterclass at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 10am

Sun, April 11, 2010

Victoria, BC

CANADA

Conducting La Vals Eterna for guitar ensemble at the Northwest Guitar Festival

Sun, April 25, 2010

West Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble Charanga Danzon at The Historic Admiral Theater, 2343 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116, 6pm

Sun, May 1, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs a 15 minute set on electric guitar at the May Day! May Day! - New Music Marathon at Town Hall at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street, Seattle 1:15pm.

Sun, May 1, 2010

Yakima, WA

USA

Concert with Charanga Danzon at The Seasons, 7:30pm

Mon, May 17, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at the Evergreen school with Charanga Danzon 1:30pm

Sat, June 26, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael and Friends chamber concert featuring violinist Irene Mitri, flutist, Jim O'Halloran and percussionist Andy Schloss performing music by : Lou Harrison, Barbara Kolb, Toru Takemitsu, Robert Beaser, Jacob ter Veldhuis and Michael Nicolella at Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 8pm

Thur, October 7, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs Joaquin Nin-Culmell's "Six Variations on a Theme by Milan" on a faculty recital at Poncho Hall, Cornish College of the Arts, 710 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA, 12pm

Sat, October 9, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Suyama Space, 2324 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, 8:00pm

Sat, October 30, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Good Shepherd Chapel 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 7:30pm

Friday, November 12, 2010

Hampton, CT

USA

Concert on the North Meadow House Concert Series; North Meadow Farm, 158 East Old Route 6, Hampton, CT 7:30 PM Cost: $20.00. For ticket reservations, please contact: markmdavis@yahoo.com

Sun, November 14, 2010

New York, NY

USA

Second Sundays Classical Guitar Concert Series at the Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Ave., at 47th Street, New York, NY. 4:00pm

Tue, November 16, 2010

Boston, MA

USA

"Lunch time" Concert at King's Chapel at the corner of School and Tremont Streets, 12:15 pm

Mon, November 29, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Schmitz Park Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:45 am

Wed, December 1, 2010

Normandy Park, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Marvista Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:00 am

Thur, December 2, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Roosevelt High School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 11:05 am

Fri, December 3, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Bryant Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:30 am

Fri, December 3, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:00 pm

Fri, December 3, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:30 pm

Sat December 4, 2010

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert on the Seattle Classic Guitar Society International Series, 7:30pm at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle. Works for classical guitar by: Paganini, Bach, Beaser, Nin-Culmell, Castlenuovo-Tedesco and Nicolella For information and advance tickets contact the Rosewood Guitar, 206-297-8788.

2009

Fri, January 30, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Suyama Space, 2324 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, 8:00pm

Mon February 2, 2009

Victoria, BC

CANADA

Masterclass at University of Victoria 2:30pm

Tue, February 3, 2009

Victoria, BC

CANADA

Lecture at University of Victoria The Electric Guitar in Contemporary Classical Music

Wed, February 4, 2009

Victoria, BC

CANADA

Concert at University of Victoria solo and with guitarist Alex Dunn, including music of Jacob ter Veldhuis and Paul Drescher 8:00 pm

Fri, February 6, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber concert on the Simple Measures series at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939 With odeonquartet, music of: Gatto, Nicolella, Boccherini, Tedesco, Giuliani, Leisner, Dowland, Sierra and Hendrix 7:30pm

Sat, February 7, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Richrd Hugo House, 1634 11th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 , 206-322-7030 7:30 pm

Sun, February 8, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber concert on the Simple Measures series Northgate Community Center , 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 With odeonquartet, music of: Gatto, Nicolella, Boccherini, Tedesco, Giuliani, Leisner, Dowland, Sierra and Hendrix 7:00pm

Fri, February 13, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber concert on the Simple Measures series Q Café, 3223 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 With odeonquartet, music of: Gatto, Nicolella, Boccherini, Tedesco, Giuliani, Leisner, Dowland, Sierra and Hendrix 7:30pm

Sun, February 15, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber concert on the Simple Measures series Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt Rainier Dr S, Seattle, WA 98144 With odeonquartet, music of: Gatto, Nicolella, Boccherini, Tedesco, Giuliani, Leisner, Dowland, Sierra and Hendrix 7:00pm

Sat, February 21, 2009

Providence, RI

USA

Concert at AS220 with Mark and Beverly Davis and the Wheeler Guitar Ensemble 115 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903 401-831-9327 8:30pm

Tue, February 24, 2009

Boston, MA

USA

"Lunch time" Concert at King's Chapel at the corner of School and Tremont Streets, 12:15 pm . Works for classical guitar by: Scarlatti, Albeniz, Dowland, Nicolella and Wallace

Fri, February 27, 2009

Sommerville, MA

USA

Third Life Studio for the Performing and Healing Arts, 33 Union Square (Sommerville Ave.) Sommerville, MA 8pm

Thurs, March 19, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 11:15-12:25

Fri, March 20, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Rainier Chapter House, 800 East Roy Street, Seattle Washington 98102, 7:30pm

Mon, March 23, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 12:20-1:15

Fri, March 27, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 12:20-1:15

Mon, April 6, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 12:20-1:15

Mon, April 13, 2009

Columbus, GA

USA

Conducting the Columbus State guitar ensemble in the premiere of a new composition La Vals Eterna; written as part of a composer-in-residence position with the Carson McCullers center for Writers and musicians at Columbus State University

Tue, April 14, 2009

Columbus, GA

USA

Concert at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts at Columbus State University as part of a composer-in-residence position with the Carson McCullers center for Writers and musicians, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901

Fri, April 17, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 12:20-1:15

Tue, April 21, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Chamber music coaching for studentas at Roosevelt High School 11:15-12:25

Fri, May 8, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon and pianist Hilario Duran at Town Hall at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street, Seattle 8pm

Wed, May 13, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Composer Spotlight (lecture and concert preview of upcoming Washington Composer's Forum Transport Series) at Jack Straw Productions, 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 FREE 7:30 pm.

Fri, May 22, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Solo concert on the Washington Composer's Forum Transport Series at Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 8pm

Sun, June 7, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs with the Latin music ensemble, Wesito and Friends at Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101, 2pm

Sun, June 14, 2009

Snohomish, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon on the Summer Sundays in Snohomish concert series, 230 Avenue B, Snohomish, WA 98290 5:30pm

Fri, September 11, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Good Shepherd Chapel 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 7:30pm

Sat, September 12, 2009

Tacoma, WA

USA

Concert at Grace Lutheran Church, 6202 South Tyler, Tacoma, WA 98466. 7:30 pm For information call: 253-472-7105

Sat, September 19, 2009

San Bruno, CA

USA

Concert on the VGo series at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San Bruno, CA (Adjacent to San Bruno Park). 8pm. 

Fri, November 6, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at Madrona Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122-5209 www.simplemeasures.org 7:30pm

Sat, November 7 ,2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at Madrona Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122-5209 www.simplemeasures.org 4:00pm

Sun, November 8, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at Madrona Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122-5209 www.simplemeasures.org 7:00pm

Fri, November 13, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center 4272 Fremont Ave., N, Seattle, WA , 98103 www.simplemeasures.org 7:30pm

Sat, November 14, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center 4272 Fremont Ave., N, Seattle, WA , 98103 www.simplemeasures.org 7:30pm

Sun, November 15, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Simple Measures Chamber Music Series with Seattle Dance Project at Spectrum Dance Theater at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center 4272 Fremont Ave., N, Seattle, WA , 98103 www.simplemeasures.org 7:30pm

Mon, November 3o, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Bryant Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:35 am

Wed, December 2, 2009

Normandy Park, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Marvista Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 11:00 am

Thurs, December 3, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Schmitz Park Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 12:40 pm

Thurs, December 3, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:45 pm

Fri, Decemeber 4, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Whitman Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 9:10 am

Fri, Decemeber 4, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:45 pm

Sat, Decemeber 5, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Performance with violinist Irene Mitri performing music of Robert Beaser and Ignacio Cervantes at Seattle Classic Guitar Society Holiday Concert, 6pm, at Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle, WA 98125

Thurs, December 10, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Roosevelt High School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 12:40 pm

Fri, Decemeber 11, 2009

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael will perform with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon, at Catherine Person Gallery, 319 Third Ave. S (in Pioneer Square), 8:00 pm

2008

Fri, January 11, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Bryant Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:15 am

Tue, January 15, 2008

West Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Schmitz Park Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:10 pm

Wed, January 16, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Nathan Hale Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:55 am

Thur, January 17, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Whitman Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 1:45pm

Thur, January 24, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Seattle Central Community College sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10 and 11am

Fri, January 25, 2008

West Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at West Seattle Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10;15 am

Mon, January 28, 2008

New Haven, CT

USA

Masterclass at Yale University School of Music 4:30pm

Wed, January 30, 2008

Providence, RI

USA

Masterclass at Rhode Island College 12-2pm

Thur, January 31, 2008

Boston, MA

USA

Guest performer and teacher at Berklee College of Music 10am-12pm

Fri, February 1, 2008

Providence, RI

USA

Guest performer at the Night of the Living Guitars Concert at The Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906, 7pm

Sat, February 2, 2008

Boston, MA

USA

Masterclass for the Boston Classical Guitar Society, Ryder Hall, Northeastern University, Introduction to Body Mapping by Jerald Harscher begins the event 1-5pm

Sun, February 3, 2008

North Kingstown, RI

USA

Concert on the Sunday Musicales series at the North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown, RI 02852 (401) 294-3306, 2:00pm

Tues, February 5, 2008

New York, NY

USA

NEW DATE - Concert at The Monkey located on 26th between 6th and Broadway in Manhattan, as part of the New York Guitar Festival 8pm For reservations and more info call (212) 481-1601

Wed, February 6, 2008

New Haven, CT

USA

Concert at Gateway International Guitar Series, 7:00pm

Thur, February 7, 2008

New Haven, CT

USA

Masterclass at Gateway International Guitar Series, 5:30pm

Sun, March 16, 2008

Washington, DC

USA

Concert at the Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, 4:00pm

Fri, April 4, 2008

Worcester, MA

USA

Concert at The Extensible Electric Guitar Festival, Clark University, 7:30 pm

Thur, April 10, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael will perform with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon, as well as play two solo pieces by Leo Brouwer. Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 8pm

Thur, April 17, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Masterclass at the Northwest Guitar Festival, 10am

Fri, April 18, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert at the Northwest Guitar Festival, Brechemin Hall, University of Washington School of Music, 7:30 pm

Tue, April 29, 2008

Des Moines, WA

USA

Concert on the Waterland Music Series, Highline Community College Performing Arts Center (Building 7) at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, WA, 98198 7:30pm

Sat, May 10, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael will perform with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon, as well as play two solo pieces by Leo Brouwer. Catherine Person Gallery, 319 Third Ave. S (in Pioneer Square), 7:30 pm tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com

Mon, July 14, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Odeon String Quartet at Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 7:30pm

Fri, July 18, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael will perform with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon.   Fremont Abbey Arts Center 4272 Fremont Ave., N, Seattle, WA , 98103. 7:30 pm tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com

Sun, August 10, 2008

San Francisco, CA

USA

Concert at the Guitar Foundation of America festival at the San Fransico War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Van Ness Avenue, (between Hayes and McAllister Streets) San Francisco, CA 11:00 am

Sun, September 14, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs on requinto with the Latin music ensemble, Wesito and Friends at the "Day of Music" at Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101, 12:00 - 12:30pm

Fri, September 26, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon at Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian; 206-789-1939, 7:30pm

Sat, September 27, 2008

Victoria, BC

CANADA

Concert with the Cuban music ensemble, Charanga Danzon P.T Young Recital Hall, School of Music, University of Victoria,8pm

Thur, October 9, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael performs a set of music by Leo Brouwer at the SLAM (Seattle Latin American Music) Festival at the Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA; in Wallingford, 1/2 block south of 50th St., 1 block east of Meridian

Sun, October 19, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Performance at a guitar night concert co/sponosered by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society and the Seattle Symphony at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101

Sat, October 25, 2008

Lynwood, WA

USA

Concert with Seattle Guitar Trio at Lynwood Free Methodist Church, 6519 188th Street SW, Lynwood, WA 98037 at 7:30 pm. For more info call: 425-775-3696

Tue, October 28, 2008

Worldwide

(via the internet)

Michael is interviewed on NPR staion KUOW concerning his arrangement of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring for the Seattle Guitar Trio (Michael Lefevre, Kevin callahan and Michael Nicolella). click here to hear the interview after the fact.

Sun, November 2, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Performance with Seattle Guitar Trio at the Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle, Washington 98104, 2:00pm

Mon, November 3, 2008

Normandy Park, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Marvista Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:00 pm

Tue, November 4, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Whitman Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 8:50 am

Tue, November 4, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Schmitz Park Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 1:15 pm

Wed, November 5, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:00pm

Fri, November 7, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Bryant Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 10:15 am

Fri, November 7, 2008

Wenatchee, WA

USA

Friday Night Out concert series at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington St Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 663-2189 8pm

Wed, November 12, 2008

Winston Salem, NC

USA

Masterclass at Wake Forest University 6pm

Thur, November 13, 2008

Winston Salem, NC

USA

Artist in residence at North Carolina School of the Arts

Fri, November 14, 2008

Greensboro, NC

USA

Masterclass at the Music Academy of North Carolina Guitar festival

Sat, November 15, 2008

Greensboro, NC

USA

Concert at the Music Academy of North Carolina Guitar festival

Fri, November 21, 2008

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Meany Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 9:30 am

2007

Mon, January 29, 2007

Spartanburg, SC

USA

Concert on the Troubadour Series at Wofford College

Thur, February 1, 2007

Columbia, SC

USA

Michael will be performing on the Southern Exposure series at USC, Columbia, SC. 7:30 pm. The concert will feature guest composer Paul Lansky. Michael will be performing Lansky's "Dancetracks" for improvising electric guitarist and tape and several movements from Semi-Suite for solo classical guitar as well as music of Nicolella and Hendrix.

Fri, February 2, 2007

Greensboro, NC

USA

Masterclass at the Music Academy of North Carolina, 4pm

Sat, February 3, 2007

Greensboro, NC

USA

Concert at University of North Carolina Greensboro, School of Music Recital Hall at 7:30 pm

Mon, February 5, 2007

Greensboro, NC

USA

Artist in residence at the Weaver Academy.

Fri, March 16, 2007

Los Angeles, CA

USA

Outreach performances at several Los Angeles area schools

Sat, March 17, 2007

Los Angeles, CA

USA

Improvisation clinic at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival

Sun, March 18, 2007

Los Angeles, CA

USA

Concert at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival

Sun, April 1, 2007

Bainbridge Island, WA

USA

Concert at the Bloedel Reserve

Tue, May 1, 2007

Burien, WA

USA

Guest teacher/performer for music students at Highline High School

Fri, May 4, 2007

Burien, WA

USA

Outreach performance at Highline High School

Sat, May 5, 2007

Burien, WA

USA

Michael performs the premiere of his new concerto for electric guitar and orchestra "Ten Years Passed" with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Anthony Spain. 8:00pm, Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 South 152nd Street, Burien, WA

Sat, June 9, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert at Gallery 1412, 1412 18th Ave E (18th Ave and Union St), Seattle, WA 98122, 8pm. Music for classical and electric guitar.

Sat, July 21, 2007

Medina, WA

USA

Concert at St. Thomas Episcopal Church 7:30 pm, 8398 NE 12th Street Medina, Washington 98039 (425) 454-9541 Solo classical guitar works by Bach, Piazzolla, Rodrigo, Falla, Nicolella, Scarlatti, Henze and Lansky

August /September, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Time off from touring to work on several projects. Three different recordings: the follow up to the Push and Shard albums tentatively titled Drei and the complete six Bach Cello Suites, scheduled for release in 2008 and 2009 on the Gale label and several guitar pieces for a recording of works by composer Charles Roland Berry to be released on the Centaur label. Composing and arranging music for the guitar trio M3 and composing, arranging and learning new solo repertoire.

Wed, October 17, 2007

Normandy Park, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Marvista Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 1:45pm

Fri, October 19, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Small Faces Child Development Center sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society

Mon, October 22, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Ballard High School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 1:05pm and 2pm

Tue, October 23, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Meany Middle School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 7:45am and 8:40am

Wed, October 24, 2007

Burien, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Highline High School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 9:00am

Wed, October 24, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Educational outreach performance for students at Adams Elementary School sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, 2:00pm

Sat, October 27, 2007

Raleigh, NC

USA

Concert for the Triangle Guitar Society 8:00 pm

Sun, November 4, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Shared solo concert with guitarists Michael Partington and Michael LeFevre at the Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle, Washington 98104, 2:00pm

Sat, Novemeber 10, 2007

West Seattle, WA

USA

Recording session with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for Michael's electric guitar concerto "Ten Years Passed" 10am at Holy Rosary Church

Sat, Decemeber 8, 2007

Seattle, WA

USA

Performance with M3 guitar trio at the Seattle Classic Guitar Society Holiday Concert, 6pm, at Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle, WA 98125

2006

Sun, January 29, 2006

Cambridge, MA

USA

Concert at Zeitgeist Gallery, 1353 Cambridge Street in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA, 7:00pm. Works for classical guitar by: Bach, Henze, Piazzolla and Nicolella and music for electric guitar by: Reich, Rogers, Ter Veldhuis and Hendrix. For more info visit Zeitgeist or call 617-876-6060.

Tue, January 31, 2006

Boston, MA

USA

"Lunch time" Concert at King's Chapel at the corner of School and Tremont Streets, 12:15 pm . Works for classical guitar by: Bach, Henze, Albeniz, and Nicolella

Wed, February 1, 2006

Providence, RI

USA

Masterclass for guitar students at Rhode Island College 3-5pm

Fri, February 3, 2006

Providence, RI

USA

Guest teacher for guitar ensemble students at the Wheeler School

Sun, February 5, 2006

New York, NY

USA

Concert at The Monkey located on 26th between 6th and Broadway in Manhattan, as part of the New York Guitar Festival. 4pm Works for classical guitar by: Bach, Henze, Piazzolla and Nicolella and music for electric guitar by: Reich, Rogers, Ter Veldhuis and Hendrix. For reservations and more info call (212) 481-1601 4pm concert is SOLD OUT - an additional show has been added at 6pm.

Sat, February 18, 2006

San Bruno, CA

USA

Concert on the VGo series at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San Bruno, CA (Adjacent to San Bruno Park). 8pm. Works for classical guitar by: Bach, Rodrigo, Henze, Albeniz, Piazzolla and Nicolella  Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.

Mon, February 20, 2006

San Francisco, CA

USA

Lecture/performance on "Electric Guitar in Contemporary Classical Music" at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 1201 Ortega Street,San Francisco CA. 7:00pm

Wed, March 15, 2006

Seattle, WA

radio/internet

Interview/performance on The Beat  2pm on KUOW 94.9FM, Seattle's NPR station. You can also listen to a Podcast of the show via RSS. For more info visit KUOW's site.

Sat, March 18, 2006

Seattle, WA

USA

Concert on the Seattle Classic Guitar Society International Series, 7:30pm at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle. Works for classical guitar by: Bach, Rodrigo, Henze, Albeniz, Piazzolla and Nicolella For information and advance tickets contact the Rosewood Guitar, 206-297-8788.

Sun, March 19, 2006

Seattle, WA

USA

Masterclass, 2pm for the Seattle Classic Guitar Society at Soundbridge, Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center, located in Benaroya Hall, corner of Union Street and 2nd Avenue, downtown Seattle. For information contact the Rosewood Guitar, 206-297-8788.

Fri, April 7, 2006

Boone, NC

USA

Masterclass at the Appalachian Guitar Festival, 3:30pm. for more info click here.

Sat, April 8, 2006

Boone, NC

USA

Concert at the Appalachian Guitar Festival, 8:00pm. for more info click here.

Sat, April 22, 2006

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Concert on the Classical Guitar Society of Calgary concert series. 8:00 pm Hillhurst United Church, 1227 Kensington Close NW.

Sun, April 23, 2006

Calgary, Alberta

CANADA

Masterclass for the Classical Guitar Society of Calgary

Fri, May 19, 2006

Portland, OR

USA

Concert on the Portland Classic Guitar Concert Series, 11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie, OR. 8:00pm For information and advance tickets call 503-652-1418.

Sat, May 20, 2006

Seattle, WA

USA

Michael is guest performer with the new music group Affinity as part of the Seattle Symphony "Made in America" festival 5:00pm at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall , Benaroya Hall, 3rd and Union, downtown Seattle. He will perform the mandolin part in George Crumb's surreal "Ancient Voices of Children," as well as the guitar part in a new suite composed by members of Affinity.

Sat, October 7, 2006

Tacoma, WA

USA

Concert at Grace Lutheran Church, 6202 South Tyler, Tacoma, WA 98466. 7:30 pm For information call: 253-472-7105

Sat, November 11, 2006

New Haven, CT

USA

Concert and masterclass at the Yale Guitar Extravaganza