Description
Alvaro Henrique brings you on a guided journey through Brazil’s musical soul, revealing it’s hidden treasures.
Alvaro Henrique has built a career on bridging past and present, connecting audiences with stories that stir and inspire, featuring a palette of ancient and modern instruments in his programs. He performs classical guitar music rooted in Brazilian tradition yet open to transcriptions, cross-cultural repertoires, and new commissioned works. On March 14th, prepare to be swept away by Alvaro’s recital titled Brazilian Treasures, in which Henrique will bring to light overlooked masterpieces and contemporary voices from Brazil beyond the usual centers. Expect contrasts of color, rhythmic vitality, and lyrical depth as he exposes the breadth of Brazil’s guitar heritage.
Works to be performed by Guerra-Peixe, Burle-Marx, Reis, Lins, Vitor, Hobbs, and Gustavo.
OPENING ARTIST: Wilmington Concert Opera (Marisa Robinson, soprano, Matt Vice, clarinet, and Tim Crawford, piano)
Concert: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
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MASTERCLASS
3/14/26: Alvaro Henrique will be teaching a masterclass in the afternoon, March 14th at 1:00 pm in the West Room of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. The masterclass is free to observe and open to the public, but registration is required. Register as an auditor to sit in and hear what Mr. Henrique has to teach our guest performers, or register as a performer for your chance to perform for Alvaro and have him critique your performance (a small tuition fee applies). Register as either an auditor or performer in our Online Store.
Wilmington Classical Guitar Season 2025-26
October 25 – *Gohar Vardanyan (Armenia)
November 22 – Jordan Dodson and Tom Clippinger (USA)
February 21 – *Gwenyth Aggeler (USA)
March 14 – *Alvaro Henrique (Brazil)
April 11 – *GFA Winner’s Tour featuring Leonela Alejandro (Puerto Rico)
May 17 – 14th Annual Members Concert
*artist will also be teaching a masterclass in the afternoon at 1:00 pm