Chris Acquavella
 
Performance Schedule
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2012, September  
9th 5:00pm - Chris Acquavella & Ruben Valenzuela @ Gary Payne House Concert. Chris will be performing a set of solo mandolin repertoire as well as duets with harpsichordist & Bach Collegium Artist Director, Ruben Valenzuela. Ruben Valenzuela will perform selections from the solo harpsichord repertoire. Chris will be joined on stage by soprano, Anne-Marie Dicce for a few works for voice & mandolin. Music selection by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Leone and much more. Venue: Home of Gary & Zoraida Payne. Tickets $20. Booking Info: Chris Acquavella & Ruben Valenzuela Concert Tickets
2012, October  
26th 7:30pm - Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell, San Diego Italian Film Festival. Duo LaRe will be performing a 30 minute concert of music from the Golden Era of the mandolin. Music by Marucelli, Calace, Morelli, Palumbo, Persichini, Rota and Di Capua. The San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) ambitious goal is to make San Diego a high spot for Italian culture. SDIFF want to share Italian culture through the movies they bring directly from Italy – great, award-winning, recent (with English subtitles), all with interesting stories of relationships, love, hate, work, food, identity, all the passions of life. Venue: La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla CA. More Information is available at San Diego Italian Film Festival
2012, December  
7th 8:00pm - Encinitas Guitar Orchestra "Christmas String Dance" Chris Acquavella will be joining the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra again as artist in residence for their 2012 Christmas show. The sound (timbre) of 20 or more guitars can be likened to a giant harp. In a live performance you will hear a heightened sense of the beauty and camaraderie of musicians sharing music together as in days of old. Venue: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Tickets: $12 suggested donation at the door.
9th 3:00pm - Christmas in Italy (San Diego), with award-winning international singing star, Cristina Fontanelli. Celebrate the tradition. A vocal journey though Italy's best loved songs, arias, Neapolitan & Christmas classics with piano, mandolin, guitar and accordion accompaniment, plus student choir. Venue: Joan Kroc Theatre, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 Booking Information: Christmas In Italy Box Office: 1-800-838-3006 (Event #259581)
2013, March  
1st 7:30pm - Chris Acquavella & New City Sinfonia @ First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego. Conducted by Dan Ratelle, Chris & the New City Sinfonia will be performing Suite Argentina by Luis Gianneo (1897-1968). Full program will become available closer to the date. Venue: First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103, Tickets: $10 donation at the door.
3rd 2:00pm - New Expression Mandolin Orchestra @ Vi Living, La Jolla. Under the direction of Chris Acquavella, the New Expression Mandolin Orchestra (NEMO) will be performing an exciting Latin Themed concert for their 3rd season. This vibrant ensemble is performing original plucked string orchestra repertoire by Paci, Zambrano, Behrend, Paulo Sa as well as arrangements of Gianneo & Piazzolla. This concert is a warm up concert for NEMO's March 9th & 10th events as well as a private showing for the Vi-Living residence. Venue: Vi at La Jolla, 8515 Costa Verde Blvd., San Diego, CA 92122, (888-860-7434)
9th 7:00pm - New Expression Mandolin Orchestra @ Normal Heights United Methodist Church. Under the direction of Chris Acquavella, the New Expression Mandolin Orchestra (NEMO) will be performing an exciting Latin Themed concert for their 3rd season. This vibrant ensemble is performing original plucked string orchestra repertoire by Paci, Zambrano, Behrend, Paulo Sa as well as arrangements of Gianneo & Piazzolla. Venue: Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield Street, San Diego CA 92116, Tickets: $15 general admission / $5 children. Booking information and Ticket Box Office.
10th 1:00pm - New Expression Mandolin Orchestra @ Lawrence Welk Resort. Under the direction of Chris Acquavella, the New Expression Mandolin Orchestra (NEMO) will be performing an exciting Latin Themed concert for their 3rd season. This vibrant ensemble is performing original plucked string orchestra repertoire by Paci, Zambrano, Behrend, Paulo Sa as well as arrangements of Gianneo & Piazzolla. Venue: Lawrence Welk Resort, Champagne Village Hall, 8975 Champagne Blvd., Escondido, Ca. 92026 / Tickets: Donations accepted at the door.
20th 7:00pm - Chris Acquavella & Ruben Valenzuela @ Family Music Program Series sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. Chris will be performing duets with harpsichordist & Bach Collegium Artist Director, Ruben Valenzuela. Chris will also be joined on stage by soprano, Anne-Marie Dicce for a few works for voice & mandolin. Music selection by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mozart and Kioulaphides. Venue: Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130, For further information call (858) 552-1668 Tickets: Free (sponsored by Friends of the Carmel Valley Library)
2013, April  
6th 5:00pm - Private event at Il Fornaio, Coronado.
10th 12:15pm - Chris Acquavella & Bach Collegium San Diego. The Bach Collegium San Diego will be presenting an afternoon concert paying tribute to J.S.Bach and his contemporaries. Chris will be performing duets with harpsichordist & Bach Collegium Artist Director, Ruben Valenzuela. Music by Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven and much more. Venue: First Lutheran Church, San Diego, 1420 Third Avenue. San Diego, CA 92101 Tickets: TBA
12th CANCELLED - Born Blind Reunion Show @ Che Cafe. This concert has been postponed due to a conflict in the schedule. We will be booking a couple of shows in May and June. Please check back. Many thanks.
2013, June  
24th - 29th 10th Annual Mandolin Symposium with David Grisman & Mike Marshall, Santa Cruz CA. Chris Acquavella will be teaching the classical mandolin course, along with German virtuoso, Caterina Litchenberg. Chris will also be conducting the classical ensemble as well as performing a solo concert. This is one of the best mandolin experiences in the USA. I recommend all mandolinists try to make this wonderful event. Venue: University of California Santa Cruz. Registration: http://www.mandolinsymposium.com/registration.html
2013, July/August  
30th - August 4th San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp with Chris Acquavella & Mari Fe Pavon. The camp will explore the depth and breadth of the classical mandolin, from baroque to modern times, through four days of classes, rehearsals, evening concerts and jam sessions. SDCMC strives to create a fun musical experience for mandolinists of all ages and abilities. Performances by Mari Fe Pavon, Chris Acquavella and Bach Collegium San Diego. Class & concert schedules will be available closer to date. Venue: Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island, San Diego, CA. More information & Registration is available at San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp.
2013, August  
1st 8:00pm - Duo Acquavella/Rauch @ San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. Chris Acquavella & Stefanie Rauch will be presenting an evening concert of mandolin duets, as well as mandolin/mandola duets. Music selections by Acquavella, Calace, Gal, Zambrano, Barbella and more. Duo Acquavella/Rauch is a new exciting ensemble for Chris. It is a chance to premier new works for mandolin as well as standard repertoire for the mandolin. Venue: Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island, San Diego, CA. More information about the San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp is available at San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. Tickets: $10 at the door.
2nd TBA - Bach Collegium San Diego, with Chris Acquavella & Mari Fe Pavon @ San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. The Bach Collegium San Diego is one of the most exciting early music ensembles in the United States. They will present a program of music selections pre-1800. Chris Acquavella & Mari Fe Pavon, along with BCSD, will perform Vivaldi's Double Mandolin Concerto in G. Full program will be announced closer to the concert date. Venue: Home of Gary & Zoraida Payne. Tickets $20. Booking Info: TBA
3rd 8:00pm - Mari Fe Pavon & SDCMC Ensemble @ San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. The lovely & talented, Mari Fe Pavon, will be presenting an evening concert of mandolin & piano repertoire from the baroque to contemporary periods. Mari Fe Pavon is one of the most talented, virtuosic mandolinists in the world. Also programmed on this concert is the SDCMC Ensemble. As part of the final night of the San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp, the ensemble will perform two pieces which they have been rehearsing all week. Venue: Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island, San Diego, CA. More information about the San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp is available at San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. Tickets: $10 at the door.
   
2013, September  
8th 4:00pm - New Expression Mandolin Orchestra @ Gary Payne House Concert. Under the direction of Chris Acquavella, the New Expression Mandolin Orchestra (NEMO) will be performing an exciting Latin Themed concert for their 3rd season. This vibrant ensemble is performing original plucked string orchestra repertoire by Paci, Zambrano, Behrend, Paulo Sa as well as arrangements of Gianneo & Piazzolla. Venue: Home of Gary & Zoraida Payne. Tickets $20. Booking Info: TBA - More information will become available closer to date.
21st 7:00pm - New Expression Mandolin Orchestra @ Museum of Making Music. Under the direction of Chris Acquavella, the New Expression Mandolin Orchestra (NEMO) will be performing an exciting Latin Themed concert for their 3rd season. This vibrant ensemble is performing original plucked string orchestra repertoire by Paci, Zambrano, Behrend, Paulo Sa as well as arrangements of Gianneo & Piazzolla. More information will become available closer to date.
24th - 29th 2013 Classical Mandolin Society of America Annual Convention, Regina Canada. Chris Acquavella will be performing, teaching two workshops, leading mandolin sectionals for En Mass Orchestra as well as instructing the pre-convention, Technique & Teachers Workshop. The CMSA Convention is a wonderful place to meet fellow mandolinists and learn from professional musicians from around the world, in a relaxed and fun environment. Chris Acquavella will be performing with fantastic German mandolinist, Dr. Stefanie Rauch. Duo Acquavella/Rauch will perform two concerts during the convention. Duo Acquavella/Rauch is a new exciting ensemble for Chris. It is a chance to premier new works for mandolin as well as standard repertoire for the mandolin. Venue: Executive Royal Hotel Regina in Regina, Canada. Booking Information: Classical Mandolin Society of America
2013, November  
17th 3:30pm - Benefit Concert for the San Diego Museum of Man. Join artists Chris Acquavella (mandolin), Eric Foster (guitar) and Hope Carlson (soprano) for a musical tour around the world. This afternoon concert will feature pieces by Delibes, Faure, Handel, Mozart, Villa-Lobos, and others. Old favorites and new melodies will unfold in the exquisite acoustical setting of the intimate St. Francis Chapel. Venue: St. Francis Chapel at the Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Blaboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. Ticket information will be available soon. Please check back.
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