World-Class Guitarist Featured In Weekend Concert At Bucks

NEWTOWN, PA — Bucks County Community College is partnering with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society to bring two world-class classical guitarists to the stage this fall.

The first performance features Adam Cicchillitti, an award-winning Canadian guitarist known for blending virtuosity with the timeless beauty of the classical guitar. He will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 3 p.m.

Classical Guitar magazine calls him “a virtuoso at the top of his game” and CBC music describes him as an “ardent ambassador for classical guitar,” and includes him on their list of the top 30 musicians in Canada under 30 years old. To learn more, visit www.adamcicchillitti.com

The season continues at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, with Leonela Alejandro, a rising star from Puerto Rico whose spirited performances have been praised for their warmth, precision, and expressive power.

Winner of the Rose Augustine Grand Prize in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, Alejandro has garnered attention as a soloist, captivating audiences with her powerful and energetic performance style, and has performed throughout the United States and Europe. To learn more, visit https://leonelaguitar.com/

“By partnering with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, we can bring a unique opportunity to experience world-class artistry in the suburbs,” said Peter Chiovarou, director of Community Programming and College Events. “It’s an amazing chance to hear international performers of this caliber right here at Bucks.”

Save the dates for two more Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society events in the spring semester, featuring David Leisner on Saturday, January 31, and Laura Snowden on Saturday, March 7.

All performances take place in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on Bucks’ Newtown Campus, located at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown. For a campus map and directions, visit bucks.edu/newtown. Tickets are $27 – free for BCCC students with current ID – and are available at bucks.edu/tickets.

The classical guitar concerts are part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. For a full schedule of Bucks Live! performances this season, visit bucks.edu/tickets.