CLASSICAL GUITARIST Florian Larousse was 8 years old when he picked up his first guitar. Now 23, French-born Larousse is considered one of the finest players in his field. Playing with a technical proficiency that pays respect to his lineage of accomplished instructors—including prodigious French guitarist Judicael Perroy and composer Roland Dyens—Larousse brings a passion and grace to his playing that must be seen to be understood. With fingers moving deftly across the fretboard and strings, the young master coaxes delicate, barely audible single notes and triumphant crescendo strums from a place deep within. With a varied repertoire that spans traditional and modern compositions, from romantic and contemporary styles to flamenco and jazz-inspired pieces, Larousse brings the elegance of the classical guitar to a new generation of music lovers. Larousse plays the Historic Hoover Theatre as part of the South Bay Guitar Society’s concert series, and also offers a free informal lecture and demonstration at the Berryessa Branch Library at 2pm in advance of the evening’s concert, as well as a masterclass at Music Village at 11am on Sunday.
Florian Larousse
Saturday, 8pm
$25 ($15 for SBGS members)
