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DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center - Reid Park
Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM


TUCSON POPS ORCHESTRA

László Veres, Music Director/Conductor

Guest Artist: Ryan Chen, guitar

PROGRAM

March László M. Wolfram
Ballet Music from Le Cid J. Massenet, arr. M. Isaac
“Extra! Extra! Read All About It!” M. Wolfram

World Premiere for Orchestra

Recuerdos de la Alhambra F. Tárrega – arr. G. Nestor

Ryan Chen, guitar

My Fair Lady - Selections F. Loewe, arr. R.R. Bennette

Sponsored by Broadway in Tucson

INTERMISSION

Chorus of the Spanish Matadors from La Traviata G. Verdi
Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 72 A. Dvořák

Gift of Joe & Frances Bettinger

Eine kleine Nachtmusik - I. Allegro W.A.Mozart

Gift of Joe & Frances Bettinger

Basses on a Rampage - March G.H.Huffine

Featuring the low reed, brass and string section of the orchestra

Overture to Die Fledermaus J. Strauss, Jr.

Gift from Joe & Frances Bettinger

“America, the Beautiful” S. Ward, arr. C. Dragon

Ryan Chen

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Ryan Chen, from Tucson, Arizona, began studying classical guitar at the age of 6. He was a prizewinner at the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition (2016), a 2-time AMEA State Soloist (2017, 2019), and a 2-time NAfME All-National Honor Ensemble guitarist (2018, 2019). In addition, he was the 2019 Senior Strings division winner in the Civic Orchestra of Tucson Young Artists’ Competition and the first classical guitarist to place in string since the competition was introduced. More recently, he was a finalist and prizewinner at the University of Arizona 20th Annual William Wolfe Award Recital (2020) and the University of Arizona Schaeffer Guitar Competition (2021).

Ryan has performed in “Trilogy: Award Winning Guitarists” at DesertView Performing Arts Center (2017), Tucson Guitar Society & Tohono Chul Park “Sundays in the Garden” Fall Concert Series (2018), and with the Arizona Symphonic Winds (2018). He was the first guitar soloist to perform with the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra at the Philharmonia Artists Spotlight Concert (2019). He also performed at the Civic Orchestra of Tucson Benefit Concert (2020). 
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Ryan has had the privilege of playing in masterclasses with David Russell, Sergio Assad, Judicael Perroy, Jeremy Jouve, and others. He is a student of Professor Tom Patterson, Director of the Bolton Classical Guitar Studies Program, at the University of Arizona and a member of the Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra. As a second year undergraduate, Ryan is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Sciences & Engineering and a minor in music with an emphasis in classical guitar performance.

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​Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (520) 722-5853
Tucson Pops Orchestra 
P. O. Box 43114 
Tucson, AZ 85733
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There is a limited amount of seating at DeMeester which fills up quickly. Please bring folding chairs or a blanket.

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  • Home
  • Concerts
    • May 11, 2025
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    • Tucson Pops Tips
  • About
    • Khris Dodge, Conductor, Music Director
    • Music Under the Stars >
      • Georges DeMeester, 1955-1973
      • Charles “Bucky” Steele 1973-1997
      • László Veres, Conductor 1997-2022
    • Musicians
    • BOD and Staff
  • Support the Pops
    • Friends of the Pops
    • Donate
  • Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Packages
  • livestreams
  • BEER GARDEN
  • Contact
  • Photos/Videos
    • May 12, 2024 - Photos and Videos
    • May 19, 2024 - Photos and Videos
    • May 26, 2024 - Photos and Videos
  • JIM CLICK RAFFLE