South Main Music Series

Esperanto Duo

February 13, 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Musicians Dave Giardina (guitar) & Chris Payne (violin) are Esperanto Duo! Enjoy an evening of musical flavor – including old time jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli along with familiar Irish, Italian, Spanish and American standards.

Enjoy an extensive repertoire featuring the clarity and precision of classical technique, the explosive and exotic sound of flamenco, the smoothly shifting harmonies of jazz, the exuberant energy of traditional Latin music and the classic power chords  and riffs of rock ‘n roll.

About the Musicians:

Giardina is an award recipient member of the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, he has performed extensively throughout the Northeast at schools, bandshells, major festivals, First Nights, clubs and both Connecticut casinos as a soloist and with ensembles he has formed such as Fiesta del Norte, Bamboleo, and Goza.

His compositions are featured on two releases by the CT Classical Guitar Society of which he is a founding, professional member.

*Doors open to the presentation at 6:00pm, and seating is on a first come-first served basis.  Seating is limited to 50 guests, and registration is available now.