by Jarrett Hoffman

The shift online for concerts over the past year has included world premieres. And as amazing as it can be to gather in a room with other people and hear something that’s never been heard before, there’s a positive side to the new format. When the player has a history of not only winning solo competitions, but also creating impressive and stylish videos, perhaps a new piece can sail off into the world with a little extra propulsion.

That might well be the case with the next program from the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society. In a free, pre-recorded recital on Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 pm, Stephanie Jones will introduce the world to Kevin Callahan’s The Whiskey Tales. The Australian-born, German-based guitarist — who has won first prize at the Hannabach Guitar Competition, among other awards — also makes her Cleveland debut. [Read more…]