Described as “ambassadors of sound, style, and substance, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will be performing at Fulda City Hall on Saturday, November 18th, 1 p.m.
One of the very few guitar ensembles performing the majority of its repertoire from memory, the MGQ presents original works and commissions as well as its own brilliant arrangements of music by such composers as Ginastera, Piazzolla, Debussy, and the Finnish folk-based music of Maria Kalaniemi.
New arrangements showcase music by Jazz pianist Hiromi, Prince’s Purple Rain, and The Easy Beats’ Friday on My Mind. These ventures represent the quartet’s intention to bring its audiences distinctive and imaginative experiences.
The MGQ has performed in recital throughout major U.S. cities, and at Princeton University, the National Arts Center (Mexico City), Round Top International Guitar Festival, and at the Guitar Foundation of America Festival.
The ensemble is comprised of Joseph Hagedorn, Maja Radovanlija, Ben Kunkel and Wade Oden.
Joseph Hagedorn is one of the MGQ’s founding members. He has produced dozens of musical opportunities for the MGQ and has been heard twice on the nationally broadcast radio program Saint Paul Sunday.
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