The Peninsula Guitar Series is thrilled to welcome back Bay Area favorite Benjamin Verdery to kick off the 2026 season. A guitarist who has shared the stage with artists ranging from opera legend Jessye Norman to Andy Summers of The Police, Ben has recorded more than 17 albums and performed at prestigious venues worldwide, from Wigmore Hall to the Metropolitan Opera. He's collaborated with John Williams and Leo Kottke, premiered works by Bryce Dessner and Aaron Kernis, and since 1985 has shaped generations of guitarists as professor at the Yale School of Music. Don't miss this captivating performance from one of classical guitar's most innovative artists.
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The Peninsula Guitar Series is thrilled to welcome back Bay Area favorite Benjamin Verdery to kick off the 2026 season. A guitarist who has shared the stage with artists ranging from opera legend Jessye Norman to Andy Summers of The Police, Ben has recorded more than 17 albums and performed at prestigious venues worldwide, from Wigmore Hall to the Metropolitan Opera. He's collaborated with John Williams and Leo Kottke, premiered works by Bryce Dessner and Aaron Kernis, and since 1985 has shaped generations of guitarists as professor at the Yale School of Music. Don't miss this captivating performance from one of classical guitar's most innovative artists.
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