Classical Guitarist Celino Romero To Perform At Oakland University, 4/2

Celino Romero of Los Romeros, the legendary "Royal Family of the Guitar," will perform a varied program of solos, duets and ensemble pieces from across the guitar tradition, featuring three musicians from the Oakland University guitar community, James Lentini, Bret Hoag and Terry Herald. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 in Varner Recital Hall.

The program will include:

· Gaspar Sanz: Suite Española

· Francisco Tarrega: Capricho árabe

· Sebastian Iradier Salaverri: La Paloma

· Fernando Bustamante: Missionera

· Federico Moreno Torroba: Estampas

· Enrique Granados/Arr. Romero: 12 Danzas Españolas, selections

· Dominico Scarlatti: Sonata in D major, K. 129

· Anon./Arr. Celino Romero: Romance

· Isaac Albéniz/Arr. Romero: Granada

· Celedonio Romero: Suite Andaluza, selections

Celino Romero

The Romeros are an institution in the world of classical music. Celino joined the quartet in 1990 and he has played with the ensemble in major venues around the world. The family has twice been invited to the White House, has played for Pope John Paul II and for Charles, Prince of Wales. The Romeros have appeared many times on television, including the Tonight and Today shows as well as on PBS specials. In 2007, they received the Recording Academy's President's Merit Award from the GRAMMYS in honor of their artistic achievements. Celino is also active as a soloist, and recently the publishing company Music Sales Group released Celino's guitar method "The Art of Spanish Guitar," in which he highlights his family's distinctive musical and technical approach to the classical guitar.

James Lentini

Lentini has served as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of Oakland University since 2013. Prior to that, he was dean of the School of Creative Arts at Miami University in Ohio, and founding dean of the School of Art, Media and Music at the College of New Jersey. He also served as acting chair of Wayne State University's Department of Music from 2000-01 and associate chair from 1997-2000 and 2001-03. An accomplished guitarist and award-winning composer, Lentini's music may be heard on the Naxos label's American Classics series.

Bret Hoag

Hoag is a special lecturer of classical and jazz guitar at Oakland University, as well as a regular solo performer. Hoag specializes in performance of new music; he also frequently performs in chamber settings. He also has performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Terry Herald

Herald's professional career as composer, guitarist, arranger/orchestrator and recording engineer has encompassed a range of musical genres and traditions, from classical and contemporary to jazz, and popular and world music. He is currently on staff at Oakland University, where he engineers sound recordings in Varner Hall and teaches courses on the history of film music, sound recording, and instructs private composition students

Varner Recital Hall is located on the campus of Oakland University at 371 Varner Drive. Apple smart phone users can find the location by entering "Varner Hall" into their Maps app. Campus maps are available at oakland.edu/map. Ample free parking will be available in lots 24 and 26.

Tickets are $30, and $15 for students. They may be purchased online without service fees at startickets.com or by phone at (800) 585-3737. They can also be purchased at the Varner Box Office on OU's campus. Tickets ordered online or by phone can be picked up at the box office one hour before the performance begins.

Directions and complete ticket information are both available at oakland.edu/mtd/tickets.

For more information about Oakland University Music, Theatre and Dance programs and performances, call (248) 370-2030 or visit oakland.edu/mtd.

(Photo Credit: Oakland University)

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