I’m back in Spain to attend the Alumni Reunion/ Congress of the Master Guitar Alicante. This time, I will be excited to premiere a piece I commissioned, called Triptico, written by Japanese composer Shingo Fujii.

Program:

Triptico: I. Cantilena, II. Nana, III. Etude

Furusato - Japanese folk song arr. Fujii

Two performances at 12:00 and 4:30 at Yardley Hall.

I’m thrilled to be invited to play in this Japan Festival for the first time! I will be performing Japanese folk songs Sakura Variations and Furusato, as well as two of the movements from a piece I commissioned called Triptico by Shingo Fujii. This will be a soft premiere.

Music of the Americas. Music by York, Joplin, Abreu, Almeida, and traditional Mexican songs.

I will be playing Andrew York’s Sunburst and Adam Schumaker’s Praiso song for Oceania with counter-tenor Thomas Alaan.

I am excited to premiere this four movement song cycle commissioned by Thomas Alaan, written by Adam Schumaker for classical guitar and counter-tenor. The words are taken from Craig Santos Perez’s poem called Song for Oceania.

This is a production of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” by Chamber Opera Chicago. I will be playing several numbers on the classical guitar. It will be a fun show!

I will be flying to Austin, TX to record a piece commissioned by Ex-Aequo, for their “Changing the Canon” visual album. It will be an intense few days of audio and video recordings.

The piece I am recording is by Jessica Mays, “For Nanae”

The historic world of dance music on the guitar featuring Harper College guitar alumni.

I was invited to participate in this virtual Japan Festival, since the festival was cancelled due to the pandemic. Visit the link to see the performance!

Meet me at the Adler Center’s Facebook page to hear live music from the comfort of your own home!

Featuring sweet and romantic Spanish and Latin music.

Beat the pandemic! Listen to music from home. This is a livestream concert featuring Ex-Aequo artists Hannah Murphy and Nanae Fujiwara. Follow @exaequo to watch the livestream.

Featuring: James Baur, Chandler Dillingham, Nanae Fujiwara, Tobias James, Joel Spears, Joseph Spelstra, Shanon Stelman, Brian Torosian, Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell.

Program:

Capricho Arabe - Tarrega

Amelia’s Testament - Llobet

Canço del Lladre - Llobet

En los trigales - Rodrigo

Granada - Albeniz

Homenaje “La Tombeau de Debussy” - Falla

Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Tarrega

Cadiz - Albeniz

Capricho Catalan - Albeniz

Sevilla - Albeniz

Augustine Artists Nanae Fujiwara, Phil Goldenberg and Hannah Murphy join forces for a memorable night of music in New York City.

I’m beyond excited to be invited to play in Kansas City! I will be playing Spanish and Latin American repertoire.

Live outdoor performance featuring Nanae Fujiwara, Brian Torosian, Steve Vazquez, Wes Hixon. Classical Guitar music of the Romantic Era. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, and some company!

FREE ADMISSION

More details TBA

I’m so honored to be invited to perform in this new concert series showcasing alumni members of Harper College! I’ll be continuing with my Spanish and Latin American theme. Works by Albeniz, Tarrega, Llobet, Torroba, Rodrigo, Lauro, Brouwer, Pernambuco, and Barrios.

These baby-friendly concerts are designed to encourage parents and caretakers to take a break in their day to share the joy of music with their babies and young children. Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Melissa Padgett, will guide audience members through the program with activities interacting with the music. Families are encouraged to relax, nurse, dance, cry. Whatever the music and mood moves you to do!

$15 per family

This Showcase features classical guitarists in the Chicago area.

Journey across scenic Andalusia, Catalonia and the Castles of Spain to the Latin American countries including Paraguay, Venezuela and Cuba.

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Free Outdoor Pavilion Concert featuring works by Albéniz, Barrios, Boccherini, Granados, Ponce, Sanz, Machado and more! Performed by the Harper Guitar Legacy. Members include Steve Vazquez, Brian Torosian, Nanae Fujiwara, Ron Eshoo, Brad Conroy, and Wesley Hixon.

Solo classical guitar performances by Nanae Fujiwara and Dominic Dilanni.

$5 at the door.

Harper Alumni members return to celebrate 50 Year Anniversary of the school. Large ensembles, solos, duos, trios and quartets. Works by Bach, Brouwer, Faure, Mertz, Piazzolla, Pujol, Roux and more!

A night of all Spanish Music!

Program details: Works by Llobet, Tárrega, Falla, Rodrigo, and Torroba.

My second Master’s recital in Spain, in the city of La Nucia.

My first concert in Spain, in the city of Torrevieja!

Imagine the castles of Spain, colorful streets of Brazil, an autumn day in Cuba, or taking a gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Nanae Fujiwara will serenade you for an enchanting evening of Classical Guitar as she paints a picture with her guitar from Vienna all the way to Venezuela.

Come along on a musical tour of Baroque Germany, Classical Spain, and contemporary music of Latin America featuring the music of J.S. Bach, Sor, Tarrega, Barrios, Lauro, and Brouwer.