Virtuoso guitarist comes to Vashon

Critically acclaimed classical guitarist Michael Nicolella will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Episcopal church. The concert will premiere work by Vashon composer Michael Troese as well as music for classical and electric guitar by J.S. Bach, Philip Glass, György Ligeti, Lennon/McCartney and Nicolella.

Nicolella is recognized as one of America’s innovative classical guitar virtuosos. Classical Guitar magazine calls him “one of the contemporary guitar’s most gifted stars” and “a fully enlightened musician of our time.” Nicolella is part of a growing trend in classical music to revitalize the role of the composer/performer.

Tickets are sold at brownpapertickets.com, Vashon Bookshop or at the door.