International Guitar Sensations Performing 2 Shows In Newtown

NEWTOWN, PA — Bucks Live! – a series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – is bringing two international guitarists to the stage in collaboration with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society.

Laura Snowden, a British-French guitarist and composer known for her intense and poised performances, graces the stage of the Zlock Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7.

Snowden’s eclectic musical output has ranged from playing guitar solos on Lorne Balfe's soundtrack for the Marvel film “Black Widow,” to performing Lisa Streich’s guitar concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. To learn more, visit laurasnowden.co.uk/.

Next, The Volterra Project Trio comes to campus at 3 pm. Saturday, March 21. The multinational group reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies, and cinematic scores.

The Volterra Project Trio.

The trio is comprised of Antigoni Goni from Greece, Luca lsolani from Italy, and Maarten Vandenbemden from Belgium, who together breathe fresh life into the guitar, treating it as a miniature orchestra and exploring its unique sounds, dynamics, and colors.

For more information, visit www.volterraguitar.org/ .

Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for Bucks County Community College students with current student ID. Each concert takes place in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, where there is ample free parking. The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

To reserve tickets, visit bucks.edu/tickets. For directions and a campus map, visit
bucks.edu/newtown.

The concerts are part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. Take in world-class live music, dance, and theatrical performances close to home and at an affordable price. Explore more opportunities at www.bucks.edu/tickets .