Faculty Recital John Johns, guitar

For his farewell Blair concert, retiring guitar professor John Johns presents a solo recital of music spanning five centuries, beginning with Girolamo Frescobaldi’s Aria detta “La Frescobalda,” followed by the Suite in D Major (after BWV 1007) by Johann Sebastian Bach. As an homage to Spain, the spiritual home of the guitar, Johns offers two short pieces by Spanish composers — the Andante Largo, Op. 5, No. 5 by Fernando Sor, and the ever-popular Spanish Dance No. 5 (Andaluza) by Enrique Granados. The program concludes with Five Preludes for Guitar published in 1940 by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.

A reception in Ingram Lobby honoring Johns will follow the performance.

Presented with gratitude to Judy and Steve Turner for their generous support of the Blair School

This event is free and open to the public. Parking for this event is available for free in West Garage (2500 Children’s Way) through the Children’s Way entrance.