Come join us for a wonderful guitar performance - in collaboration with the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society.

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stephen-lochbaum-a-voyage-with-the-guitar-tickets-62832389368

A Sunday afternoon spent with the relaxing sounds of a solo classical guitar – we can’t think of a finer way to spend your time! Currentl Stephen teaches at Oklahoma City University where he co-directs the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute and leads a group of students on a performance tour in Madrid every summer. His concert features the music of Bach, Rodrigo, Hétu, and more!

REPERTOIRE

Johann Sebastian Bach [masked]) - From BWV 995
I. Prelude - trés vite

Jacques Hetu [masked]) - From Suite for guitar Op. 41
III. Ballade
V. Final

Augustín Barrios Mangoré [masked]) - Julia Florida

Joaquín Rodrigo [masked]) - Elogio de la guitarra (1971)

Intermission

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco [masked]) - 24 Caprichos de Goya Op. 195

ABOUT THE PERFORMER - Stephen Lochbaum, classical guitar

Stephen Lochbaum began his classical training at the late age of 18 and achieved much in a short span of time. Within six years he had earned a Master’s degree from the University of Victoria, won the national music festival of Canada, and had the immense honor of performing with the legendary guitarist Pepe Romero as well as Alexander Dunn and Randy Pile. Shortly after graduation Stephen had his radio debut on CBC Radio 1 performing Romancero Gitano by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco with the internationally recognized Vancouver Cantata Singers. Recently he had his European debut with performances in Spain and Germany. Stephen earned his Doctorate from the Univesity of North Texas under Thomas Johnson and Paul Leenhouts where he received a full-time teaching fellowship. Here he also co-authored a guitar textbook with Bryan Burns.

As well as playing classical guitar, Stephen is also an established jazz guitarist. He has appeared in numerous national Jazz, Tango, and Flamenco festivals as a soloist and ensemble player. His recordings and performances have been heard regularly on CBC radio 2 and 3, and on several television appearances in Victoria, BC. While at UNT Stephen had the opportunity to study with renowned jazz pedagogue Fred Hamilton.

Stephen plays various period instruments in the lute family and is active as a continuo player for early music ensembles. From early Opera and Bach Cantatas to latin jazz to music from the Final Fantasy video game series, he enjoys a diverse array of chamber music performances.

As a competitive classical guitarist Stephen was a finalist and winner of top prizes numerous times at international competitions across the US, Canada, and Germany. He was awarded a recording contract with EMEC Discos in Madrid and will soon record the music of Guilio Regondi. He recently recorded his first solo classical guitar album in Toronto with renowned specialist Drew Henderson.

Currently Stephen teaches at Oklahoma City University where he co-directs the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute and leads a group of students on a performance tour in Madrid every summer.