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.

Alexander Milovanov is one of the most prominent classical guitarists of his generation, recognized for captivating audiences with profound musical insights and stunning virtuosity. Alexander has performed numerous solo recitals internationally and in major cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Baltimore, Austin, and Saint Petersburg, Russia. He has also performed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall alongside the Los Angeles Sinfonietta Orchestra soloists under the direction of James Kim. Alexander has been a guest artist in several prestigious concert series, including Kean Concert Artists and Bedford Chamber Concerts. He has performed with members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Newman. In addition to formal concerts, Alexander has also performed numerous community outreach performances and benefit concerts.

Alexander received top prizes at major competitions, including the International Concert Artist Competition of the Guitar Foundation of America and the Boston GuitarFest International Competition. Additionally, he won a Silver Medal in the professional category of the Vienna International Music Competition, competing against other classical string players. Notably, Alexander is the first solo classical guitarist to win the prestigious Beverly Hills National Auditions contest.

Alexander holds a Master of Music degree from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with Ray Chester, Manuel Barrueco, and Julian Gray. He completed the Artist Diploma program at Yale University School of Music as a full scholarship and fellowship recipient under the guidance of Benjamin Verdery. Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin under the guidance of Adam Holzman.

Dr. Milovanov is a faculty member at the French Conservatory of Music in Beverly Hills, CA. He also teaches at the South Bay Guitar Academy in Palos Verdes, CA, which he founded. Originally from Belarus, Alexander has been a U.S. citizen since 2010. In 2025, Alexander was inducted as an “Honored Listee” by Marquis Who’s Who. For more info, please visit www.AlexGuitar.com.

OCTOBER 10th, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Tickets are sold at the door - cash or credit card. All Tickets are Open Seating. $10 - Students and AGS Members $15 - Seniors $20 - General Admission

Tickets are also sold in advance - Please click below to purchase your tickets(s) now. Each category requires a separate purchase transaction.

Ticket(s) for Student(s) and AGS Members - $10

Ticket(s) for Senior(s) - $15

Ticket(s) for General Admission - $20