About this project
This project is about widening the circles of the classical music genre. My intent is to be an ambassador for this unique collection of contemporary composers whose music features a variety of international influences.
"Widening Circles" will be my second solo CD, and my fourth classical guitar CD. It will feature a collection of modern works for the guitar that reflect our world's interconnected nature. Some works, like Electric Counterpoint and Libra Sonatine, are already established parts of the guitar repertoire, while others have yet to be discovered. Together I hope they will create a wonderful CD worth listening to many times over.
Your donation will greatly help in covering costs such as studio and video equipment rental, recording, mixing, and mastering, licensing fees and CD production .The complete program is listed below. Make sure you check out the rewards - I really hope you'll like them. Thank you so much for any contributions you may be able to make! I can't do it without you!
"I live my life in widening circles
that reach out across the world.
I may not make this last one,
but I give my life to it."
-Rainer Maria Rilke
Electric Counterpoint - Steve Reich (b. 1936)
I. Fast
II. Slow
III. Fast
American Suite - Marek Pasieczny (b. 1980)
I. New Lifetime
II. Above the Scottish Sky
III. The Truth is Out There
IV. Tearing Away / The Finale
Awakened Awareness - Benjamin Beirs (b. 1984)
Libra Sonatine - Roland Dyens (b. 1955)
I. India
II. Largo
III. Fuoco
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A digital thank-you card. Thank you!! Every dollar helps!
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Digital download of the album along with a digital thank-you card.
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An one-of-a-kind Widening Circles painting made by me (did I tell you I come from an artistic family?!?), in addition to all of the above.
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Three (3) hour-long skype guitar lessons, in addition to all of the above!
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A one-of-a-kind Widening Circles inkbrush painting, a signed poster, a signed copy of Ben's previous album and the new album, and a special acknowledgement on the inside cover of the album.
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I will play a solo recital IN YOUR HOUSE!!! (must provide transportation and lodging), in addition to all of the above.
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A one-of-a-kind Widening Circles inkbrush painting, a signed poster, a signed copy of Ben's previous album and the new album, and a special acknowledgement on the inside cover of the album, PLUS a solo recital in your house!
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Described as a “brilliant young classical guitarist” by the D.C. Examiner, Benjamin Beirs brings new life to a timeless classical instrument. He has among other things performed a concerto with the Buffalo Philharmonic and appeared at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is the recipient of numerous prizes from international guitar competitions, including top prizes in the Joann Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition and University of Texas at Dallas International Guitar Competition.
Currently, Mr. Beirs lives in Baltimore, MD, where he teaches guitar at the Peabody Preparatory and regularly performs throughout the region. He is represented in North America by Chesapeake International Artists.
