Rosa Guitar Trio: Ben Ellerby, Libby Myers & Joe Fallon
Guitar Brisbane presents the Rosa Guitar Trio; a dynamic emerging chamber ensemble know for its energetic and joyful performances of diverse repertoire that spans centuries and genres.
This concert is part of the 2019 Brisbane International Guitar Festival which includes three varied guitar concerts with six fantastic artists from Friday 27 - Sunday 29 September.
About The Rosa Guitar Trio
The Rosa Guitar Trio is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most exciting young ensembles. Formed in 2011, the Trio has been encouraged and mentored by Karin Schaupp who describes their playing as “refined, highly engaging and deeply musical, with a masterful flexibility of rhythm which allows them to move as one through distinctive styles of music. They share a wonderful rapport amongst themselves and with their audiences."
The Rosa Guitar Trio is known for its energetic and joyful performances of diverse repertoire that spans centuries and genres. Prize-winners at numerous competitions, the trio has premiered new works written especially for them and performed at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival alongside internationally renowned artists Pepe Romero and Slava Grigoryan. In 2019 the trio were Musicians in Residence at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada as well as Featured Artists for Musica Viva’s regional touring program. The Rosa Guitar Trio will soon release two debut recordings of contrasting styles – one of specially commissioned works by Australian and international composers, and one of all-Brazilian choro-inspired music.
About Ben Ellerby
Ben Ellerby is a classical guitarist and chamber musician from Brisbane. Since graduating from the University of Queensland, Ben has commissioned works by several emerging Australian composers and has performed as a finalist in the Adelaide International Guitar Competition. On top of performing regularly with the Rosa Guitar Trio and the Riverside Guitar Ensemble, Ben enjoys working as a freelance musician with groups such as Nonsemble and the Dots+Loops Ensemble. Alongside performing Ben is a passionate educator, teaching guitar at various Brisbane schools throughout the year.
About Libby Myers
Libby Myers is a classical guitarist from Brisbane. Following postgraduate studies at the University of Queensland and in Seville, Spain, she has performed as a soloist in concerts, competitions and masterclasses in Australia, Spain and the USA and now performs regularly with the Rosa Guitar Trio. Libby teaches and directs award-winning ensembles in schools throughout Brisbane and in 2018 presented a lecture at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
About Joe Fallon
Joe Fallon graduated from the University of Queensland with a University Medal. During his studies he was awarded the University Bach and Chamber Music prizes and has since appeared as a finalist in a number of prestigious competitions. Joe regularly performs as a freelance soloist and chamber musician. He is also a member of the Rosa Guitar Trio, who have recently returned from an artist residency program in Banff, Canada, and is an active touring member indie/alternative rock group Jaguar Jonze. Joe is also a passionate guitar teacher, sharing his workload between a thriving Brisbane school and his busy private studio.
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