 Founded in 2009 by musical director Peter Blanchette, HVGO is a true avant-garde community orchestra, comprised of more than 20 talented, enthusiastic, acoustic and electric guitarists from widely varied traditions. HVGO creates new and beautiful music that could only come from such an eclectic melange, inspiring musicians to work together who might otherwise never collaborate. HVGO captivates audiences with music of significant contemporary and legacy composers whose works Blanchette has arranged to exploit the unique tonal characteristics and strengths of the ensemble. HVGO is a resident performance group at the Northampton Center for the Arts. [photo Paul Shoul] |
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"The first thing you need to know is that the
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra is awesome." Adam Orth- The Recorder |
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Meet the musicians of HVGO
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photos by Dave Fried
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Above: Watch the profile of HVGO and musical director Peter Blanchette.
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