Kenton Youngstrom
Gyan Riley
Adam del Monte
"The Falla Guitar Trio moves freely among classical jazz and popular
music, limited, it seems, only by the 18 strings at its disposal."
The Washington Post
"The three musicians played with similar zest and charm. They enjoyed
their work, and they displayed the technical skills to convey their
enthusiasm for the music."
Houston Chronicle
"Here, the three players... proved resourceful virtuosos as well as
versatile and musicianly performers."
Los Angeles Times
"But even more impressive than the immaculate performance by this
California-based ensemble was the integrity of member Dusan
Bogdanovic's arrangement...In every way it was perfectly balanced and
idiomatic...Stravinsky could not have done better."
The Kansas City Star
"These three remarkable artists communicate musically with the finesse
and vitality of a seasoned chamber ensemble."
Stereo Review
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From Hong Kong to Paris,
New York to San Francisco, the Falla Guitar Trio has been dazzling
audiences around the world with their stunning virtuosity, depth of
expression, and innovative programming. One of the top guitar
ensembles in the world, the Falla Guitar Trio attracts the crowd with their unique blend of original compositions, classical
repertoire, and improvised jazz. The trio's recordings on the Concord
label have garnered international acclaim, including a Record of the
Year Award from Stereo Review.
Adam del Monte, Gyan Riley and Kenton Youngstrom perform and record a
wide variety of music. Indeed, Kenton Youngstrom has arranged a wealth
of repertoire for the group. Recent performances include a Youngstrom
arrangement of Samuel Barber's Excursions, Opus 20, and original jazz
compositions by Dusan Bogdanovic. On the horizon are arrangements of
Bach's Goldberg Variations, Bartok's Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm
and Copland's Four Piano Blues. Recent tours have taken the group
across the U.S. from Washington State to New York, including midwest
and southern states tours. National Public Radio's "Performance
Today" featured a live performance from their highly successful
appearance in Atlanta's Spivey Hall. The group is well regarded for
their innovative and inspirational teaching, and has given residencies
for concert series and educational institutions in the United States
and abroad.
The Falla Guitar Trio's innovative role in the guitar world includes
the development of a new bass acoustic classical guitar. Working
jointly with the D'Addario company of string makers, three different
prototypes have been tested and are currently being used.
The trio offers programs tailored to a presenters needs that can
feature classical and Spanish works as well as popular favorites. They
often offer jazz renditions, blues tunes and new works.
"It's hard to imagine, in this age of drum
machines, how good three acoustic guitars sound."
Denver Post
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