Classical Guitarist Annalisa Ewald

Gay and Lesbian Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Westport, Connecticut

Classical Musician Fairfield County, CT & the New York Metropolitan Area

If your goal is to create an enchanted wedding that will captivate beautiful memories for a lifetime then you are destined to meet classical guitarist Annalisa Ewald. Anyone can do fine wine, gourmet food and candles, but now add a live classical guitar performance by the artist whose music critics have called "exquisite" to your evening and the results are truly spectacular. Annalisa’s charm and spirited performance bring a captivating glow of discriminating taste and warm enchantment to any event. Performance times, musical selections from one or more musical period are customized to enhance your vision of a best evening, morning or afternoon. Her repertoire, performed on historical instruments and classical guitar, spans four centuries of music and several packages are offered. Or, for the best mood browse through the guide to some of the musical “flavors” available to you for the asking; Annalisa will be happy to create a playlist based on your theme and your budget. Especially For Weddings: A package of music, beautiful and not overly formal or nearly as pricey as a string quartet! for the ceremony (includes before, after, and during if desired) classical "hits” like: Bach’s Air on a GString, Pachebel’s Canon in D, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria, the Prince of Denmark's March, Trumpet Tune, arrangements of Boccherini, or Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" for the reception to welcome guests and make an easy transition to your DJ or band: sparkling and soothing, an international mix of lighthearted concert fare, from a variety of times and places such as music from 19th century Vienna, flamenco-like baroque works from “the New World,” impressionistic French music, settings of Brazilian folk tunes, lively Italian rococo dance tunes...Annalisa's Professional Training and Career Highlights: Annalisa Ewald, playing classical guitar for concerts, weddings, corporate and private events in Fairfield County and the NYC area, creates a unique musical background with selections drawn from 400 years of the guitar's international repertoire, customized to embrace your vision of a best occasion. The charm of a spirited performance designed just for you by an artist critics have named "exquisite" creates warm memories for a lifetime. Miss Ewald began her classical guitar studies in her native Washington, D.C., as a protogée of Sophocles Papas, a colleague and friend of the legendary Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia, who invited her to study with him after hearing her play. She made her debut at age 12 at the Washington Guitar Society. Her further training includes studies in classics at St. John’s College, Annapolis; the San Francisco Conservatory of Music; a B.A. in classical guitar performance from Bard College; postgraduate work in the Suzuki Method at the Hartt School of Music and the Baroque Performance Institute at Oberlin College. Ms. Ewald has concertized since her San Francisco days and has appeared in numerous festivals: the Boston Early Music Festival, Santa Barbara Bach Festival, Laurel Festival, and Manitou Festival. She has also been awarded grants for concert series by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Corporate clients include the USTA Open, Fidelity Investments, the Boston Early Music Festival and Philips Corp. Frequently a soloist and ensemble player in the New York metropolitan area, she also teaches in her roving SoNo Guitar Studio, named for its roots in the arts district of the same name. She is now in her fifth season with The New York Continuo Collective, a large ensemble (of 30) specializing in baroque performance practice. Her innovative breakthrough crossover album "Annalisa Ewald and Friends" is now in the works, to be followed by an off Broadway production! Watch for details in Upcoming Events.