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Kean Guitarfest

Kean Guitarfest 2025 celebrates the classical guitar in all its splendor. The festival will showcase regional guitar ensembles (4:00 pm) and continue with a recital (7:00 pm) by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Gohar Vardanyan.

Bookmark and visit the Kean Music Conservatory page to learn about the musical arts at Kean University. The program performs various ensembles throughout the school year, including the Choral Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble.

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Saturday, June 14

Enlow Recital Hall
215 North Ave, Hillside, NJ

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Regional High School Guitar Ensemble Showcase, including the NJMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Gohar Vardanyan's solo recital and the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra (NJGO) performance

A woman with curly hair, wearing a red dress, affectionately holds a classical guitar against a soft gray backdrop. Her expression is serene, and her pose suggests a deep connection to the instrument. The guitar's warm wooden tones contrast with her elegant attire, emphasizing themes of music and artistry.

Gohar Vardanyan

Gohar Vardanyan (b. 1984) is an acclaimed Armenian-American classical guitarist recognized for her technical mastery, artistic expression, and passionate performances. She has captivated audiences across the United States and internationally, appearing at prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. She has performed for major guitar societies in Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, and New York City, among others, and has been featured on National Public Radio (USA) and Radio Nacional (Argentina).

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Tickets and Directions

215 NORTH AVENUE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205

Enlow Recital Hall is located on the East Campus of Kean University, within the Nathan Weiss Graduate College building.

FREE ADMISSION

This event is free and open to the public, and seating is first-come-first-served.

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