Prepared Guitar Workshop with Nathan Kolosko
11:00am at Old South Church, The Guild Room, April 16
In this workshop Nathan Kolosko will discuss the history of prepared guitar techniques through a survey of the guitar literature and players that employ these techniques. Nathan will play recordings, demonstrate prepared guitar techniques, and bring materials for participants to try their hand at playing prepared guitar. At the end of the class participants will read through a short score for prepared guitar ensemble, so please bring your instruments !
Critically acclaimed classical guitarist Nathan Kolosko has performed throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Nathan’s recordings and performances have received praise from many critics. “A high-octane agenda from a guitarist with the skill, imagination, and confidence to bring it alive.”- Classical Guitar, London. As a musician, Nathan is compelled to expand the voice of the guitar through collaborations with both musicians and visual artists. He is currently collaborating with visual artist Ling-Wen Tsai on several inter-disciplinary video and performance projects, and performs regularly with flute player Carl Dimow.
Nathan has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including grants from the Allied Arts Foundation and D’Addario Strings, and in 2001 he was a prizewinner in the MTNA national guitar competition. Nathan’s compositions are currently published by Doberman- Yppan. In addition to being a performer and composer Nathan is a teacher dedicated to furthering the pedagogue of the guitar.
