Duo Noire is a "virtuosic pair鈥� (I Care if You Listen) of the pioneering African-American classical guitarists Thomas Flippin and Christopher Mallett. Focusing on contemporary music, their concerts offer 鈥減rofoundly enjoyable鈥� genre-bending repertoire with 鈥渟pectacular precision鈥� (St. Louis Post- Dispatch). Recent highlights for the Duo include giving the world premiere of GRAMMY-nominee Nathalie Joachim鈥檚 new work for Duo Noire; filming a premiere recording at Severance Hall with members of The Cleveland Orchestra; and receiving a standing ovation at the Guitar Foundation of America Convention.
Thomas Flippin is a notable composer who CCGS has commissioned to compose a number of works, and Christopher Mallett is a leading proponent of Justin Holland, an African-American classical guitarist who lived in Cleveland in the nineteenth century. Don鈥檛 miss this dynamic duo in their return performance!
Press Quotes
鈥淲ith its incredibly transparent and lightly textured delivery, spectacular precision, delightful commentary, and a wide range of guitar techniques, Duo Noire produced another engaging and profoundly enjoyable program.鈥� -St. Louis Dispatch
鈥�...listeners will expand their understanding of the kinds of sounds that may be drawn from this beautiful instrument鈥he Duo achieves their sonic explorations with an impeccable sense of ensemble and easy musicianship..鈥� -I Care if You Listen
Parking is free for all CCGS concerts.