Irina Kulikova

When: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - 7:30 pm

Where: Lutkin Hall

Racking up five first-prize awards at prestigious guitar competitions in 2008 alone, Irina Kulikova firmly cemented her place amongst classical guitar’s buzz-worthy talent. She has performed in some of Europe’s finest halls and festivals, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Salzburg’s annual Schlosskonzerte, and has released two albums with Naxos Records. Al Kunze of Soundboard magazine raves about her debut release on Naxos, saying that it is “some of the most sheerly beautiful playing I have ever heard.” Her program will include works by Bach, Barrios, Sor, and more.

Johann Sebastian Bach, Cello Suite No. 1
Fernando Sor, Fantasia Op. 30
Agustín Barrios Mangoré, Valz No. 4, Op. 8
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Sonata en re mayor "Omaggio a Boccherini," Op. 77
José María Gallardo del Rey, California Suite 

Tickets are $20 for the general public and $10 for students.

Five-concert subscription packages are also available for the Segovia Classical Guitar Series. Prices are $100 for the general public and $45 for full-time students with valid ID. Please call 847-467-4000 to place your subscription order.

Kulikova will also present a master class featuring Bienen School guitarists on Sunday, February 4.