Jose Manuel Lezcano Classical Guitarist from Gorham, ME

Cuban-American guitarist and composer Dr. José Lezcano has performed hundreds of concerts for over 30 years on four continents to enthusiastic audiences. For his Guitar Concerto, which he recorded with North-South Consonance and conductor/director Max Lifchitz on the CD, “Remembrances / Recuerdos,” he received two nominations and was semi-finalist for Grammys in the categories “Best Contemporary Composition” and “Best Soloist with Orchestra.” In programs of Spanish, South American and original works, he has appeared in major venues, university series, and festivals, including Carnegie Recital Hall, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Spain, Portugal, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, China, Germany, Crete, China, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Jose’s attention to detail, prompt answers to emails and phone calls, and client satisfaction make him an excellent choice for your private event. Jose has performed private events for over 30 years in New England and Florida. He will discuss your musical needs and preferences so that your wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, party, or other social gathering is a complete success. If your needs extend to a wedding band, his group, Trio Carioca, specializing in Cuban and Brazilian popular dance music, will have your party rolling with the good times. Jose continues to be active as a university lecturer and guitar teacher, with appointments at Keene State College and the University of Southern Maine. For more information and youtube clips visit www.joselezcano.com "Dear Jose, Thank YOU!! We loved your concert and were honored to have you. Thank you again for coming and playing so beautifully at our event. You helped to make this year's Art of Survival celebration a big success, and we are very grateful. Best wishes," --Lucile Bruce, Coordinator, Fundraiser / Concert, IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. "Your performance at the Hingham Library was superb and greatly appreciated by the 102 attendees shoe-horned into the meeting room … the highlight of this season's collaboration with the Boston Classical Guitar Society." --Dennis Corcoran, Hingham Library Director. "Your performance was outstanding as usual. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. Countless people came up to me to let me know how beautiful it was." Michelle Pennington, Associate Educator, Adult and Family Programs, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH. "Jose played beautiful Spanish and traditional guitar. He was wonderful to work with. His music made our outdoor memorial event beautiful and welcoming." Erin Burnett, Anchor, CNN.

• Jesu Joy of Man's Desire | J S Bach
• Ave Maria | Schubert
• Danza del Altiplano | Brouwer
• Girl from Ipanema | Jobim
• Sons de Cariloes | Pernambuco
• Itching Powder | Pernambuco
• Sevilla | Albeniz
• Asturias | Albeniz
• Silent Night | Gruber
• Soleares | Celedonio Romero
• Cello Suite no. 3 | J S Bach
• Mozart Variations op. 9 | Sor
• Romanza | Anon.
• Concierto de Aranjuez | Rodrigo
• Un habano y un mojito | Lezcano
• Bolero Manaba | Lezcano
• Preludes 1 through 5 | Villa-Lobos
• La Catedral | Barrios
• Un sueño en la floresta | Barrios
• Una limosna por el amor de Dios | Barrios
• Maxixe | Barrios
• Valses Venezolanos 1 thru 4 | Lauro