Carmel Guitar Society is delighted to present Laurel Harned at the Pacific Grove Art Center for an evening performance on classical guitar. Join Saturday February 22nd for an exceptional presentation of this rising star! Laurel Harned LIVE in concert at Pacific Grove Art Center Saturday, February 22, 2025
Ticket Price: $30 | Doors open 6:30 PM - Showtime 7 PM - Program length: 75 minutes

Laurel Harned began her musical journey at age nine under Susan Graves and now studies with Jack Sanders. A rising star in the world of classical guitar, her dedication has led to remarkable achievements. In 2023, Laurel won the Denver International Youth Competition and became the youngest semi-finalist in the Josephina P. Tuason International Guitar Competition. She was also a two-time semi-finalist in the James Stroud National Classical Guitar Competition (2022 and 2023).

Her summer of 2023 was a transformative experience as she attended the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute, working intensively with the renowned Romero Quartet. She has participated in masterclasses with celebrated musicians such as Ana Vidovic, Los Romeros, the Beijing Guitar Duo, Jason Vieaux, and Goran Krivokapić. A highlight of her young career came in October 2023, when she was one of six guitarists selected for the prestigious Pre-College Guitar Virtuosos masterclass with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory.

Laurel’s academic accomplishments include completing the highest levels of the Certificate of Merit in music theory and performance with state honors. She was invited to audition for the Young Artist Guild of the Music Teachers’ Association of California and earned the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award in 2024. This award supported her studies in Spain and featured her on NPR’s From the Top in a special episode, “Musicians from Rural America,” which aired in April 2024.

Laurel’s passion, talent, and hard work continue to captivate audiences. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness her exceptional artistry during this exciting stage of her career. +Laurel is proud to be an Augustine Strings Ambassador, and her recordings can be found on YouTube with Guitar Salon International (USA) and Siccas Guitars (Germany).

Founded in 1961, Carmel Guitar Society 501(c)(3) is one of the oldest classical guitar societies existing today. Dedicated to education, community, and performance, the organization presents events throughout Monterey Bay that bring community members together. If you share a passion for classical guitar playing or take pleasure from the music, please join us -- you need not be a guitarist!

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