Heroic Guitar

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The Palace Theatre, Greensburg

*Although online ticket sales have concluded, you may still purchase tickets at the door. The ticket booth opens at 6:30 p.m.

The season finale begins with the voices of the WSO Chamber Singers performing Handel’s regal Coronation Anthem No. 1 followed by Williams’ romantic Serenade to Music, inspired by Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. Then, rising star guitarist JIJI takes center stage with Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most popular concerto written for guitar and orchestra. The night wraps up with a joyous journey through Italy as the orchestra performs Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

The WSO and Chamber Singers

Program:
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1., ” Zadok the Priest”
Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music
  WSO Chamber Singers
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
  JIJI, guitar
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major ‘Italian’

Program Notes

Daniel Meyer’s One Minute Concert Preview

Watch JIJI Perform Occhi Io Vissi Di Voi

Meet JIJI

Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Equally at home with both acoustic and electric guitar, her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation.

Through her impeccable musicianship, compelling stage presence, and commitment to commissioning and performing new musical works, JIJI has solidified her reputation as a top 21st century guitarist. In 2021, The Washington Post selected JIJI as “one of the 21 composers/performers who sound like tomorrow,” and The Kansas City Star recently described her as “a graceful and nuanced player.” In recent seasons, JIJI has presented solo recitals at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall; Lincoln Center; 92nd Street Y; Caramoor; Green Music Center; and the National Art Gallery, among other distinguished venues. Her performances have been featured on PBS (On Stage at Curtis), NPR’s From the Top, WHYY-TV, FOX 4-TV, Munchies (the Vice Channel), The Not So Late Show (Channel 6, Kansas), and Hong Kong broadcast station RTHK’s The Works. In 2016, she became the first guitarist in 30 years to secure first prize in the Concert Artists Guild Competition. Read JIJI’s full bio
Artist photo by Marty Bra

The WSO Chamber Singers