The Atlantic Guitar Quartet is a four piece classical guitar ensemble based out of Baltimore. If you read the groups manifesto you'll find that they emphasize performing the works of living composers. This Friday they will be doing just that in a concert at the Engineers Club at the Garrett Jacobs Mansion in Baltimore City – where they have held the prestigious Artist-in-Residence position since 2010.

The concert program will contain works from Olivier Bensa, Roland Dyens, and the world premier of Be Not Afraid: Music from Prospero's Island by Ronald Pearl. The night's music emphasizes the musicians abilities to explore all ranges of their guitar technique, as well as texture, tonal and coloration possibilities. This unique set of repertoire coupled with the ensemble's direct and thoughtful interpretations promise to make the evening a memorable concert experience.

The concert begins at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:30. There will also be a cash bar available before and after the concert. Tickets are available here and discounts are offered with a student ID or through advanced purchase. Read on for a short video clip of the ensemble performing at Spring Stage Performances last spring in NYC. You can also get the rest of your AGQ fix satisfied by keeping with the group via Facebook, Twitter, or their Official Web Page.

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The Atlantic Guitar Quartet is comprised of four musicians, all alumni of the esteemed Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, that share a desire to perform and promote music by living composers. The quartet seeks to heighten the concert experience for its audiences by merging art forms, performing educational outreach concerts, and offering a fresh, new perspective on classical chamber music.

You've previously seen the AGQ on TWD here as promo for a recent concert at the Engineers Club of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion in Baltimore MD. Well they're at in again with a series of concerts over the remainder of the week in Baltimore and NYC. Read on for the complete concert information and then get your music-loving butts out of the house and take in a show.

The AGQ also happens to feature TWD's author Dave (lower left in the picture) and this shameless self-promoter would love to see a few members of the Dig Nation out at a show. We'll have a glass of wine at the reception.

All AGQ happenings can be found via Facebook and/or Twitter. Concert tickets can be purchased here or via NYDailynews.com here.

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The Atlantic Guitar Quartet is comprised of four musicians, all alumni of the esteemed Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, that share a desire to perform and promote music by living composers. In 2010 they were awarded a prestigious Artist-in-Residence position by the Engineers Club of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion. The quartet seeks to heighten the concert experience for its audiences by merging art forms, performing educational outreach concerts, and offering a fresh, new perspective on classical chamber music.

They have a concert tomorrow May 1, 2011 at the Engineers Club at 5:00 pm. The concert program will feature works from Dowland, Gainey, Goss, Reily and Pearl with a special appearance by soprano Nola Richardson. Doors open at 4:30 with a cash bar available. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance here. The Engineers Club does have a business casual dress code so act accordingly.

You can also "like" the quartet on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for all your Atlantic Guitar Quartet needs.

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