NEW JERSEY AND NEW ENGLAND GUITAR ORCHESTRAS IN CONCERT
Orquestas de Guitarras de Nueva Jersey y Nueva Inglaterra en Concierto
The Music Mansion Concert is a collaboration between the New jersey Guitar orchestra, under the spirited guidance of Jayson Martinez and the New England Guitar Orchestra under the baton of Robert Bekkers. Besides two different programs where both orchestras present themir musical abilities, both orchestras will come together int he performance of a new piece: Sail off the Edge, by Andrew York. This work was commissioned by the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra. York is a prolific guitarist and composer who has written for -and played in- the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and is known for his engaging and accessible style. They will also perform a work by guitarist and composer Matthew Cochran: The Promise of Something New.
On Saturday they will present this program during the Guitar Orchestra Summit as a part of the Boston GuitarFest, an initiative of the visionary artist Eliot Fisk. On their way south, back to New Jersey, both orchestras will make a stop in Providence RI for a Sunday matinee concert at the Music Mansion.
Both concerts are free of charge, although donations at the Music Mansion are appreciated.
Bio:
Robert Bekkers earned his teacher’s performer’s degrees at the “Conservatorium van Maastricht” (Netherlands) before he came to Boston where he received his Doctoral Degree from the New England Conservatory. During his time there he worked under the inspiring guidance of visionary artist Eliot Fisk, which further deepened his artistic approach.
Throughout his entire education, Robert visited guitar festivals and participated in masterclasses given by many internationally renowned artists.
“I have a life-long fascination with my instrument, I love everything about it. When I started to play, I could not be stopped. In fact, the urge to start playing was so great that I built my very first guitar from scratch at age 12.”
Robert performs regularly as a soloist or in collaboration with a variety of other instruments, such as: piano, violin, flute or voice. He has made his appearance at festivals worldwide and since 2021, he performs
The Music Mansion Concert is a collaboration between the New jersey Guitar orchestra, under the spirited guidance of Jayson Martinez and the New England Guitar Orchestra under the baton of Robert Bekkers. Besides two different programs where both orchestras present themir musical abilities, both orchestras will come together int he performance of a new piece: Sail off the Edge, by Andrew York. This work was commissioned by the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra. York is a prolific guitarist and composer who has written for -and played in- the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and is known for his engaging and accessible style. They will also perform a work by guitarist and composer Matthew Cochran: The Promise of Something New.
On Saturday they will present this program during the Guitar Orchestra Summit as a part of the Boston GuitarFest, an initiative of the visionary artist Eliot Fisk. On their way south, back to New Jersey, both orchestras will make a stop in Providence RI for a Sunday matinee concert at the Music Mansion.
Both concerts are free of charge, although donations at the Music Mansion are appreciated.
Bio:
Robert Bekkers earned his teacher’s performer’s degrees at the “Conservatorium van Maastricht” (Netherlands) before he came to Boston where he received his Doctoral Degree from the New England Conservatory. During his time there he worked under the inspiring guidance of visionary artist Eliot Fisk, which further deepened his artistic approach.
Throughout his entire education, Robert visited guitar festivals and participated in masterclasses given by many internationally renowned artists.
“I have a life-long fascination with my instrument, I love everything about it. When I started to play, I could not be stopped. In fact, the urge to start playing was so great that I built my very first guitar from scratch at age 12.”
Robert performs regularly as a soloist or in collaboration with a variety of other instruments, such as: piano, violin, flute or voice. He has made his appearance at festivals worldwide and since 2021, he performs regularly in theatre productions.
URL:
Website: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3617118
Date and Time: Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00
Venue details: Music Mansion, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
Category: Live Music | Concert
El Concierto Music Mansion es una colaboración entre la Orquesta de Guitarras de Nueva Jersey, bajo la enérgica dirección de Jayson Martinez, y la Orquesta de Guitarras de Nueva Inglaterra bajo la batuta de Robert Bekkers. Además de dos programas diferentes donde ambas orquestas presentan sus habilidades musicales, ambas orquestas se unirán en la interpretación de una nueva pieza: Sail off the Edge, de Andrew York. Esta obra fue encargada por la Orquesta de Guitarras de Nueva Jersey. York es un guitarrista y compositor prolífico que ha escrito para -y tocado en- el Cuarteto de Guitarras de Los Ángeles y es conocido por su estilo atractivo y accesible. También interpretarán una obra del guitarrista y compositor Matthew Cochran: The Promise of Something New.
El sábado presentarán este programa durante la Cumbre de Orquestas de Guitarras como parte del Boston GuitarFest, una iniciativa del visionario artista Eliot Fisk. En su camino hacia el sur, de regreso a Nueva Jersey, ambas orquestas harán una parada en Providence RI para un concierto matutino dominical en el Music Mansion.
Ambos conciertos son gratuitos, aunque se agradecen las donaciones en el Music Mansion.
Biografía:
Robert Bekkers obtuvo sus títulos de profesor y ejecutante en el “Conservatorium van Maastricht” (Países Bajos) antes de venir a Boston, donde recibió su Doctorado en el New England Conservatory. Durante su tiempo allí trabajó bajo la inspiradora dirección del visionario artista Eliot Fisk, lo que profundizó aún más su enfoque artístico.
A lo largo de toda su educación, Robert visitó festivales de guitarra y participó en clases magistrales impartidas por muchos artistas de renombre internacional.
“Tengo una fascinación de toda la vida por mi instrumento, me encanta todo sobre él. Cuando empecé a tocar, no pude detenerme. De hecho, el impulso de empezar a tocar fue tan grande que construí mi primera guitarra desde cero a los 12 años.”
Robert actúa regularmente como solista o en colaboración con una variedad de otros instrumentos, como: piano, violín, flauta o voz. Ha participado en festivales de todo el mundo y desde 2021, actúa regularmente en producciones teatrales.
URL:
Sitio web: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3617118
Fecha y hora: Domingo, 21 de junio de 2026 de 12:00 a 13:00
Detalles del lugar: Music Mansion, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, Estados Unidos
Categoría: Música en vivo | Concierto
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