Victoria Guitar Society presents:
Marko Topchii
Saturday, Mar 15th, 7:30pm
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria​​
Not to be missed! Marko Topchii, from Ukraine, has won more than 80 awards worldwide in the international guitar competitions in the professional category. Among them, 34 first places in the competitions in United States, Mexico, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Liechtenstein, Poland, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Ukraine.
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Marko actively performs around the world, regularly gives concerts with the orchestra; he is the desired teacher of master classes and juror of competitions; he constantly mentioned in the mass media. Marko is a D’Addario artist since 2012. ​​
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Marko Topchii was born into a family of musicians in Kiev, Ukraine and is started studying guitar at the age of four.
He is 26 years old and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at the Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music in Kiev under the guidance of Prof. Yuri Alexik, Honored Artist of Ukraine. He completed his master degree in the National University of Arts in Kharkov in 2011, where he studied under Prof. Volodymir Dotsenko, Honored Artist of Ukraine.​
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BILLETING HELP NEEDED!
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The VGS is looking for accommodation(s) for billeting upcoming artists of 2025. GFA winner Marko Topchii of the Ukraine will be our first requirement for March 15th. If you have a room/suite that could accommodate classical guitar artists, please contact VGS Board Member Nikki Payie at admin@victoriaguitarsociety.ca attn: Nikki/Accommodation

A FUNDRAISING CONCERT
An informal benefit concert was held on January 17th for Mike Pichichero, a local guitarist who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Mike has been a member of the Victoria Guitar Society since 2020. We wish Mike the best success in his treatment and hope to hear him playing his guitar soon in full health. Mike's family spoke at the event of his love of classical guitar and what it means in his daily life.
Thanks to the wonderful Victoria guitar community for such a good turnout for this fundraising concert for a good cause. The VGS Board of Directors did a wonderful job and in particular thanks to Simon Farintosh for overseeing it. A full program of many composers was represented including self compositions. UVic students, private students, VGS board members and the VGS Community Ensemble performed under the direction of Nima Kolmohammadi.

OPEN MIC NIGHT JANUARY 31st, 2025
players start 6:45pm
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Artyom Dervoed in Concert: November 8th, 7:30pm
Victoria Guitar Society was honoured to present an evening with the mesmerizing Artyom Dervoed!
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An absolutely mind blowing performance followed by a standing ovation. Thank you, Artyom, for you your unparalleled musical imagery, executed with such ease and aplomb. ​
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A fantastic masterclass the night before the concert. Thank you to all the students who took part!



Remembering Alexander Dunn: An evening of music and memories
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 pm, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
University of Victoria
Thank you for a wonderful and emotional evening of celebrating the life of Dr Alexander Dunn. Beautiful music and speeches made by friends, family, students, and colleagues, all of whom made it a very special event.
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Recorded livestream of the memorial
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University of Victoria Fine Arts Tribute
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Our classical guitar and fingerstyle open mic night continues on the last Friday of every month at Caffe Fantastico starting at 6:30pm.
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Please note, the February open mic will not be running due to venue availability​
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A supportive and fun night aimed at giving everyone, no matter their level or ability, somewhere to play.
