Our AGS 2026 - 2027 Concert Events
All AGS concerts are held at the Faith Lutheran Church, 7500 De Soto Ave in Canoga Park, CA 91303.
Our 2026 - 2027 line up of classical guitar concerts, begins with Alexander Milovanov on October 10th.
We are in progress to secure other artists and will provide updates here as soon as we have the final agreements locked in.
OCTOBER 10th, 2026 7:30pm
Alexander Milovanov, guitar
The first concert of the 2026 - 2027 AGS International Concert Series featured the celebrated guitarist Alexander Milovanov. The concert was held on Saturday, October 10th, 7:30pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Canoga Park. This event marked Milovanov's triumphant return tothe AGS stage since his last concert for AGS, 10 years ago. Milovanov delivered a tour deforce classical guitar recital for the enthusiastic crowd.
Milovanov's powerhouse performance paired formidable technique with lyrical musical expression. With a balance of true virtuosity and deep musical artistry, he proved why he is revered as one of the leading classical guitarists performing today.
Milovanov opened with Giulio Regondi’s Nocturne “Reverie,” and he immediately drew the audience in with a smooth, singing tone and a relaxed sense of phrasing. He then moved tohis own phenomenal transcription of J.S. Bach’s Chaconne in D minor. Milovanov handled its intricate voice-leading and broad dramatic structure with remarkable control, clarity, and true mastery.
Next, Isaac Albéniz’s Mallorca offered a shift in mood, full of rhythmic grace and color, before Milovanov closed the first half with Regondi’s Introduction et Caprice. Here, the artist effortlessly executed rapid flourishes and intricate fretwork with dramatic musical expression.
After intermission, Milovanov tackled Heitor Villa-Lobos’ 12 Études. Playing all twelve studies back-to-back is an immense challenge, encompassing superior technique, intense focus, high level musicality, and deep interpretation. Rather than treating the Études merely astechnical showpieces, Milovanov brought out their fiery energy, rich colors, and inherent rhythmic drive, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats through every Étude.
Polished, articulate, and deeply musical, Alexander Milovanov gave a fantastic performancethat was both immensely impressive and genuinely entertaining for all. It was a standout evening of classical guitar music that left no doubt - he is a world class artist of the highest calibre.
We look forward to the next time Alexander Milovanov will perform a concert for theAmerican Guitar Society!
The annual AGS fund raising concert held on April 18th, 2026 was huge success! Our 2027th AGS Guitar Orchestra fund raising concert will take place on May 22, 2027.
The April 18th concert opened at 7:00pm with performances by Max Brenner, and by Brian Barany & Dmitry Koudymov. Following the intermission, the AGS 2026 Guitar Orchestra featuring José Antonio “Pepe” Pérez, conductor, performed works by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Telemann, and Mayeur. Thank you to all who attended and to all who worked hard to make this event our most successful fund riaser ever!
The AGS Centennial Celebration - 9/24/2023
The American Guitar Society (AGS) was founded in 1923 by the guitarist Vahdah Olcott-Bickford. At 100 years, the AGS is the longest continually-running classical guitar organization in the world.
To honor our Centennial Event, the AGS held a commemorative celebration on September 24, 2023 - almost 100 years to the day of the first AGS meeting. A presentation on the life of Vahdah Olcott-Bickford was given by Kathy Acosta Zavala, our AGS Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Alice Artzt, and superb live performances were given by guitarists Connie Sheu and Laura Mazon Franqui.
Click here to see a great slide show of attendees at this gala event.
David Norton
AGS Chairman
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