Chris Acquavella


Performance Schedule
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2009, Nov
15th

2:00pm - Roland Chadwick's Mandolin Concerto in G, Diana of the Uplands with the New City Sinfonia. Chris Acquavella will be performing Roland Chadwick's wonderful concerto for mandolin & string orchestra with the New City Sinfonia, conducted by Dan Ratelle. Venue: Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 1945 Illion Street - San Diego, CA 92110 . Tickets: Donation at the door. More program information will be available at www.newcitysinfonia.com/

20th 8:00pm - San Diego Symphony, Jacob's Masterworks Concert: Program: Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto & Gustav Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde - Song of the Earth. Conductor: Jahja Ling; Violin soloist: Karen Gomyo; Jane Irwin: Mezzo-soprano & Anthony Dean Griffey: Tenor. San Diego Symphony, 1245 7th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101-4398. Box Office: (619) 235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com
21th 8:00pm - San Diego Symphony, Jacob's Masterworks Concert: Program: Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto & Gustav Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde - Song of the Earth. Conductor: Jahja Ling; Violin soloist: Karen Gomyo; Jane Irwin: Mezzo-soprano & Anthony Dean Griffey: Tenor. San Diego Symphony, 1245 7th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101-4398. Box Office: (619) 235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com
22th 2:00pm - San Diego Symphony, Jacob's Masterworks Concert: Program: Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto & Gustav Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde - Song of the Earth. Conductor: Jahja Ling; Violin soloist: Karen Gomyo; Jane Irwin: Mezzo-soprano & Anthony Dean Griffey: Tenor. San Diego Symphony, 1245 7th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101-4398. Box Office: (619) 235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com
2009, Dec
6th

2:00pm - Cashel Entertainment presents: “A Celtic Christmas Celebration” . Come join Irish composer/arranger Gera rd Nolan and his 16 piece ensemble (Chris will be playing mandolin) for a delightful afternoon of song, dance, and stories of Ireland . Expect to share in the joy and sentimentality of the season as you listen to your favorite Christmas Carols performed with Irish flair on the Uillean pipes, tin whistle, fiddle, and bodhran. Prepare to marvel at the precision of traditional Irish dancing that accompanies the energetic jigs and reels. A great holiday event for the whole family! For more information and to view a video clip, visit www.cashelentertainment.com . Venue: Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, Ste. 1, San Diego, CA 92104-2929. Tickets: $35, $40, $45 , Discounts: Children 12 and under 50%, seniors 10%, military 10%, parties of 10 or more 10%. Available at www.birchnorthparktheatre.net or call box office at 619-239-8836

11th 6:45pm - Chris Acquavella & Alexander Meyers @ Wesley Palms. Acquavella/Meyers Duo will be presenting an evening concert recital of classical mandolin & guitar music. Repertoire will feature composers such as Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Montes, Piazzolla and much more. More information will become available closer to performance date. Venue: Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109-2397, Phone: (858) 274-4110. Tickets: Free Concert (sponsored event).
2010, Jan
29th 7:00pm - Duo Acquavella/Jarrell @ OTM LIVE STAGE in San Diego. Chris and Nate will be performing an evening concert of brazilian choro, jazz, newgrass, contemporary music and original compositions. Duo Acquavella/Jarrell is a unique mandolin & guitar duo that combines Chris' classical training with Nate's jazz experience, providing an exciting sound scape of repertoire. Concert will include special quests Erdis Maxhelaku (cello, La Jolla Symphony) and Jeremy Kurtz (principal bassist, San Diego Symphony). This concert will feature several compositional premiers. DON'T MISS OUT!!! Venue: Old Time Music, 2852 University Avenue, San Diego, CA  92104. Tickets: $20. To reserve tickets please call: 619-280-9035 (These shows have become quite popular, so reserving a seat in advance is always a good idea. Some shows are sold out in advance, so call as soon as possible at (619) 280-9035. The first 25 people get a free copy of Chris' latest CD, Letters from London, EP.
31st 2:00pm - Duo Acquavella/Jarrell. Private house concert in Studio City, LA. This event is by invitation only.
2010, Mar  
5th 6:45pm - Duo Acquavella/Jarrrell @ Wesley Palms. Chris & Nate will be presenting an evening concert of jazz standards, arrangements and original music. Repertoire will feature composers such as Ellington, Methenany, Pascoal, Godoy and much more. Venue: Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109-2397, Phone: (858) 274-4110. Tickets: Free Concert (sponsored event).
8th 7:00pm - Duo Acquavella/Jarrell - Live on the PianoSD.com Network. Chris and Nate will be interviewed and performing live on PianoSD.com's live web show. Click here to watch: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pianosd-com-network

13th

CONFIRMED

2:00pm - Duo Acquavella/Jarrell @ Dizzy's Jazz Club, San Diego. Chris and Nate will be performing an adrenaline filled concert of original & standard repertoire. This concert will have all the "fireworks" that Duo Acquavella/Jarrell & guests can offer. They will be performing a selection of styles including brazilian choro, jazz, newgrass, contemporary music and original compositions written by them. Duo Acquavella/Jarrell will be joined on stage by special guests Erdis Mexhelaku (cellist, La Jolla Symphony), Jeremy Kurtz (principal bass, San Diego Symphony) and a jazz rhythm section. Venue: Dizzy's Jazz Club, San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, ground floor Harbor Towers - 2nd and J Streets, San Diego, CA 92101. Directions. Tickets: General Admission $15 / $10 Student ticket. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the concert.
20th 6:30pm - Chris will be performing with the San Diego chamber ensemble, Camarada for their Gallery Concert Series. Established in 1994, Camarada is dedicated to presenting invigorating performances of musical masterworks. This concert series is called Celebrate: Irish Tunes. Venue: Perry L. Meyer Fine Art Gallery, Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Boulevard, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92101. Tickets are available online: www.camarada.org.
2010, Apr
 14th 7:00pm. "Il Mandolino Dolce" Duo LaRè  (formerly Acquavella/Jarrell). Chris & Nate will be performing an evening recital of mandolin & guitar music from around the world. This is the second time Chris has been invited to perform at the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 552-1668. Directions Cost: Free. (Concert sponsored by The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library.)
20th 6:30pm - Duo LaRè (formerly Acquavella/Jarrell) will be providing music for The Volunteer Award Ceremony, Imperial Beach. Venue: Imperial Beach Library, 810 Imperial Beach Blvd. Imperial Beach, CA 91932.
2010, May  
30th 6:00pm - Duo LaRè @ Dizzy's Jazz Club, San Diego. Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell will perform acoustic jazz, world music & original compositions at San Diego's coolest concert venue: Dizzys Jazz Club, San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, ground floor Harbor Towers - 2nd and J Streets, San Diego, CA 92101. Directions. Tickets: General Admission $15 / $10 Student ticket. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the concert.  
2010, Jun  
19th 5:30pm - Kensington Concert Series. Mandolinist, Gary Payne and friends joined by the Kensington Trio. Chris will be performing duets & Vivaldi's Concerto in G for two mandolins with Gary Payne and the Kensinton Trio. Venue: 4249 Ridgeway Dr. San Diego, CA 92108. Tickets available at Kensington Video, 4067 Adams Ave., 92108  Tel: (619) 284-2477. Ticket Price: $24/person (includes reception after concert)

26th 1:00pm - Duo LaRè (Acquavella/Jarrell) @ Logan Heights Library, San Diego CA. Chris and Nate will be presenting their Historia del Mandolino program  for the Adult Summer Reading Program concert series. This program is designed to introduce the audience to the repertoire and history of the classical mandolin. The program includes music by Bach, Denis, Calace, De Pace, Mitchell-Davidson and more. Venue: Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113. Tickets: Free (sponsored event).
2010, Sept  
15th 12:00pm - Duo LaRè @ Smith Recital Hall, San Diego State University. Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell will perform acoustic jazz, world music & original compositions. Venue: Smith Recital Hall, SDSU School of Music & Dance, 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 619-594-5200. Tickets: Free (sponsored event).
2010, Oct  
12th 6:00pm - Mandolin Instructor Workshop (part 1) - Chris Acquavella will be leading the Mandolin Instructors Workshop as part of the 2010 CMSA Convention in Seattle, WA. The workshop is designed to help instructors come up with new & creative ways to teach the mandolin. Chris will be sharing his various teaching techniques and materials with other keen instructors. Venue: Marriott Seattle Airport, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188. Ticket & registration information will be available soon on the Classical Mandolin Society of America's website http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/#
13th 9:00am - Mandolin Instructor Workshop (part 2) - Chris Acquavella will be leading the Mandolin Instructors Workshop as part of the 2010 CMSA Convention in Seattle, WA. The workshop is designed to help instructors come up with new & creative ways to teach the mandolin. Chris will be sharing his various teaching techniques and materials with other keen instructors. Venue: Marriott Seattle Airport, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188. Ticket & registration information will be available soon on the Classical Mandolin Society of America's website http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/#
14th TBA - CMSA Convention in Seattle, WA. Chris will be running several workshops throughout the convention. Workshops will be on classical mandolin repertoire and classical right-hand techniques. More information will be available soon. Venue: Marriott Seattle Airport, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188. Ticket & registration information will be available soon on the Classical Mandolin Society of America's website http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/#
15th 7:30pm - Duo LaRè @ CMSA Convention in Seattle. Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell will perform world music, romantic & contemporary classical & original compositions. Also performing that evening will be Mike Marshall. Venue: Marriott Seattle Airport, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188. Tickets will be available soon on the Classical Mandolin Society of America's website http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/#
16th 7:30pm - Duo LaRè @ CMSA Convention in Seattle. Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell will perform world music, romantic & contemporary classical & original compositions. Also performing that evening will be Mike Marshall. Venue: Marriott Seattle Airport, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188. Tickets will be available soon on the Classical Mandolin Society of America's website http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/#
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