Joe Robinson picked up one of my William Falkiner lutherie lattice-braced classical guitars at the Concerts in America Seattle guitar festival. What a buzz to have such a great player using my guitar. Check out his website, where he has a great resource of fingerpicking goodness.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmD8rerpyotQA1ezxTu5CGr-O0LEdCe87
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I'll have a pop up shop and display of vintage and Classical guitars at the Sydney guitar festival this weekend in Edgecliff. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Falkiner Lutherie Seattle visit June 12th to 14th.
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I'll be curating an exhibition that showcases a remarkable journey through nearly two centuries of guitar craftsmanship—featuring some of the oldest and rarest guitars currently in Australia.
Among the highlights is an exceptionally rare French guitar by Larousse, dating from circa 1825, offering audiences a glimpse into early 19th-century European luthiery. The display also includes an instrument crafted by the celebrated Italian violin-making dynasty Guadagnini, representing the enduring influence of one of the most revered names in classical string instrument history.
Extending the story into the modern era, the exhibition features contemporary masterpieces such as concert classical guitars by legendary Australian luthier Greg Smallman, valued at up to $36,000. These instruments exemplify the pinnacle of present-day acoustic design and performance innovation.
“This display is about celebrating the guitar’s rich cultural and musical heritage,” said Rick Falkiner. “From historic European instruments to world-class modern Australian craftsmanship, visitors will be able to see—and truly appreciate—the evolution of the classical guitar across generations.”
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Dont miss the 2025 Sydney Guitar Summer School Ascham School Music Department, 188 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff NSW. Summer School 2025 enrolments close on Friday 13th December! The Summer School 2025 faculty includes Vincent Lindsey-Clark (U.K.), Richard Charlton, Raffaele & Janet Agostino, Oliver Fartach-Naini, Giuseppe Zangari, Simon Powis, Darryl Rule, Murilo Tanouye. Recitals by Vincent Lindsey-Clark, and Duo Bosco (Murilo Tanouye and Joseph Littlefield). Concert highlights include the Tutor’s concert and the Summer School final concert, with free entry to all your friends, family and fans! With a range of workshops, masterclasses, orchestra and small ensemble playing this year’s Summer School promises to be an inspirational and exciting 5 days! Come and join us! Enquiries: Raffaele Agostino 0407 235 332 Enrolments are now closed. Please contact if you wish to attend as an observer on any day of the School.
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The concert is at The Church, 9 Mitchell Road, Alexandria. Saturday, 13 May, 7:30pm.
Tickets are available here - https://www.classicalguitarsydney.org/shop - and it is strongly advised you book ahead as this event is likely to sell out.
CGS Member $35, Concession $35, General Public $40.
Please enjoy this performance of Alchemy by Phillip Houghton by the duo: https://youtu.be/TEKXNnQxVN4. I have included a formal blurb about the event at the bottom of this email.
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