Upcoming Concert

2024 Spring Concert

Enlow Recital Hall. April 30, 2024. 7:30pm

Under the direction of Maestro Warren Cohen, the ensemble explores chamber orchestra works by composers of diverse and eclectic backgrounds and styles, performed by Kean University Music students, alumni, and local community members. This concert will feature Kean University student soloist Baron Güzelsoy on guitar performing Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Guitar. This exciting concert also includes music from the first opera written by a woman composer, and music by Creole and Cuban composers of the 19th century. Join us on April 30th for Vivaldi and more!

Baran Güzelsoy

Turkish guitarist Baran Güzelsoy, born in Istanbul, Turkey in 2005, began his musical journey into classical guitar at the age of 13. Under the guidance of esteemed instructors such as Recep Soyselcuk and Dr. Levent Fevzi Arslan at Asik Veysel Fine Arts High School, Baran excelled musically and academically, graduating with high honors. Continuing his education, he took private lessons with the accomplished Raffi Arslanyan. Baran's musical talent extends beyond the classroom, as he has garnered recognition in various international and national guitar competitions. Notable achievements include first prize at the Arizona Music Competition, securing the top spot at the Tekirdag National Guitar Competition, and earning accolades as a prize winner in the Ankara International Guitar Competition.

Presently, Baran is studying as a music performance major at Kean University in New Jersey, studying under the tutelage of the renowned guitarist Dr. Celil Refik Kaya. His dedication to his craft and numerous accolades underscore Baran Güzelsoy's promising future in the world of classical guitar.