Guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas

Once described by Julian Bream as a ‘very exciting’ performer, Dimitris Dekavallas has always been considered one of the most talented guitarists of his age. He was born in Athens-Greece in 1982 and began learning the guitar at the age of 6. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music guitar studies under Micheal Lewin, Timothy Walker and John Mills, where he won the Tebutt Exibition Scholarship Prize, the ‘Blyth Watson Award’, and the IKY NATIONAL Scholarship Foundation in Greece. Dimitris has played in masterclasses with George Hatzinikos, David Russell, Hubert Käppel, Carlos Marchione and Carlos Domeniconi. He has also played in workshops with John Williams, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. He has taken part in many guitar competitions and music festival and he has won more than 10 prizes in international and national competitions including the ‘Eduard Pamfil’ International Competition, and ‘Ivor Mairants’ International guitar competition. Dimitris has given recitals in England, Greece, Italy, France and Romania. He also works for Live Music Now. Dimitris plays with a ‘G. Smallman’ (2000) guitar on loan from the Royal Academy.
 

Gayagum player Ji Eun Jung

Ji Eun Jung, player of the traditional Korean string instrument, Gayagum, did BA in Korean Traditonal Music at Ewha Women’s University and MA in Asian Religious Music at Dong Gook University. She was a chairwoman of Department of Traditional Instrumental Music of Gyounggi Province and is currently the director of KAYA Trio. She has performed in many concerts and events such as Oxford New Year’s Celebration, Anglo-Korean Society Annual Event at Korean Cultural Centre in UK, ‘Black History Month’ performance hosted by Kingston Council and Earl’s Court Project Team Concert for the Homeless.
 

PROGRAM
 

Roland Dyens Tango en Skai
Antonio Lauro 3 Venezuelan pieces
Jorge Morel Danza Brasilera

Gayagum Sanjo
Amazing grace
Heart for the people
 

at Hobkirk House - 24 May 2008

We would like to invite you to the charitable music concert at Hobkirk House on Saturday 24th May at 2pm.

Theatre 4 All, a theatre company based in New Malden, has been organizing free events on a regular basis for the residents of Hobkirk House, a nursing home located in New Malden, as well as the local communities.

We believe that this sort of event can brighten up the every day lives of the elderly people in the centre and, of course, the audiences just by being part of it.

The Performances include a Guitar – Gayagum (Korean traditional string instrument) Duo and a Trumpet solo.

When : Saturday 24 May 2008, 2 pm
Where : Hobkirk House (a nursing home for elderly people),109 Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4BD


Performers

Guitar-Gayagum Duo by Sung Min Jeon (Guitarist) & Ji Eun Jung (Gayagum Player)



Guitarist Sung Min Jeon is the leader of the Culture & Art Team of Bethel Church and also plays for London Kensington Temple Church Band.

Ji Eun Jung, player of the traditional Korean string instrument, Gayagum, is the director of KAYA Trio. They have performed together in many concerts and events such as Oxford New Year’s Celebration, Anglo-Korean Society Annual Event at Korean Cultural Centre, UK and Earl’s Court Project Team Concert for the Homeless.


Trumpet Solo by Hamisi



Hamisi studied Music at Morley College and has been busking with the London Underground/Carling since 2005 as well as being involved in many concerts in London. His repertoire covers ballads, jazz, African music and popular music.



FREE ADMISSION
No bookings required
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the concert starts.

Supported by
Mark & Young
Industrial Supplies Ltd.
0208 391 9187