San Francisco Guitar Quartet

The San Francisco Guitar Quartet are David Duenas, Mark Simons, Patrick O'Connell, and Jon Mendle - four Bay Area guitarists presenting an expansive repertoire of newly composed works and time-tested classics. Exploring the possibilities of four guitars playing together, an SFGQ program is a veritable guitar lovers Wonderland - offering an abundant, engaging, and eclectic listening experience. From the infectious rhythms of Brazil to the whirling dances of the Balkans, from the passion of the tango to the hypnotic textures of minimalism, the SFGQ manifests a modern yet all-embracing approach to chamber music for classical guitar - with deference to the guitar's deep roots in both folk and classical traditions. Through their national and international touring, ground-breaking recordings, and featured performances at major guitar festivals, the SFGQ has established itself as an enduring and vibrant presence in the classical guitar world.