The Rochester Guitar Duo. Provided photoAn evening of music with the Rochester Guitar Duo will be offered at the Newman Riga Library on June 26 at 7 p.m.
The Rochester Guitar Duo is a recently formed ensemble consisting of classical guitarists Timothy Shannon and Dennis Repino. The duo performs music both written and arranged for two guitars, including repertoire from Ireland, France, Spain and the Renaissance. The ensemble’s first performance was successful and was met with a warm reception from the audience.
Shannon has performed throughout the country as a soloist and in a variety of chamber music settings. Dr. Shannon currently teaches at Roberts Wesleyan College and the Hochstein Music School. He completed his doctoral studies at the Eastman School of Music under the direction of Nicholas Goluses. Repino studied at Fredonia University where he earned both bachelor and master of music degrees. In 2011, he completed his doctoral studies at the Eastman School of Music.
Dr. Repino currently teaches guitar at Finger Lakes Community College and Mobile Music, both located in Canandaigua.
The library is located at the intersection of Buffalo and Main Streets in the village of Churchville. Call 293-2009 for information.
