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CDZ Collegium Musica presents Bret Williams, Classical Guitarist and Composer

Sunday April 6th 2025 2:00 PM - 3:03 PM
Bret Williams smiles, wearing a dark blue shirt, with the words "The Music of Bret Williams" next to him
Location
Lincoln Recital Hall (75)
1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Cost / Admission
$20 advance; $25 at the door; free for PSU students and children
Contact
School of Music & Theater, music@pdx.edu

Bret Williams studied with Terry Mills at the University of the Pacific. He then received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied under the tutelage of Adam Holzman. He continued his studies at Mannes School in New York, where he studied with Fred Hand, Michael Newman, and Terry Chaplain.

After completing his master’s degree, he formed the La Vita-Williams Guitar Duo with partner Giacomo La Vita. Bret completed his first album featuring solo guitar compositions and chamber compositions (clarinet, violin, guitar, bass). His most recent album features Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar. Bret Williams has a robust concert schedule and multiple recordings.

Video 1 : Scarlatti K532 youtu.be/GTO2_ppN9lw?si=26DkvMQYnm0USL03

La Vita-Williams Guitar Duo

Compositions by Williams:

Video 2: Young and Old youtu.be/oQox1jROLFc?si=_rJWDpMBRD6z2kMY

Video3: I Remember Dancing youtu.be/EEqFLVCTBZE?si=dzifBrUecP9rwwvu

Chamber Music: clarinet, violin, bass, & guitar