Fandango

Join us for “Fandango”— a thrilling collaboration between the Escher String Quartet and the GRAMMY-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A not-to-be missed evening of excitement and celebration.

Apex Concerts joins in the festivities surrounding the University of Nevada, Reno School of Music Festival with “Fandango” — a thrilling collaboration between the Escher String Quartet and the GRAMMY-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. An evening culminating with the thrilling "100 Greatest Dance Hits" by Aaron Jay Kernis — a contemporary gem fusing classical and modern influences and a world of vibrant energy and uninhibited joy — will also feature works by Joseph Haydn, plenty of virtuoso playing by Jason Vieaux and the Escher Quartet, as well as one of the most infectiously exciting compositions of all times: the great Guitar Quintet in D Major “Fandango” by Luigi Boccherini.

  • Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D major, Op.64 no.5 “Lark”
  • Luigi Boccherini: Guitar Quintet in D major, G.448 “Fandango”
  • Selection of Virtuoso Works
  • Jay Aaron Kernis: 100 Greatest Dance Hits for Guitar and String Quartet