Emma Rush is “widely regarded as one of Canada’s premier classical guitarists” (Vivascene Magazine) and her career has commanded world recognition. Known for her innovative programming and powerful stage presence, along with her warm sound and virtuosic technique, an event with Emma Rush is one to remember.
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New Album out April 25!
Quite possibly my favourite project yet! The Life and Times of Catharina Pratten includes seven previously unrecorded tracks by the Victorian guitar icon, first recordings of works by her father Ferdinand Pelzer, her husband Robert Sidney Pratten, her colleague Leonard Shulz, and her student Frank Mott Harrison, and music by Francisco Tárrega, Giulio Regondi, and Ernest Shand. Visit my store for hard copies, bandcamp for digital copies, or stream on all the major platforms!
New video: Evening Song by Catharina Pratten
Hamilton Guitar Day and Gala Concert
Day long workshop and evening concert! Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-guitar-day-tickets-1296241967619
Fall Guitar Ensemble events in Nelson, BC
Emma Rush is leading two ensemble workshops in beautiful Nelson, BC this fall. Community guitarists can come together on October 5 to learn an ensemble piece and perform it in a public concert that day! Beginners are welcome to join Emma’s Intro to Guitar Ensemble course, running three sessions that start on September 25.
Concert in Bobcaygeon
Looking forward to playing in Bobcaygeon, Ontario for the first time on September 13! This will kick off the Pigeon Lake Guitar Retreat weekend.
Pigeon Lake Guitar Retreat
The first edition of the Pigeon Lake Guitar Retreat is happening September 13-15! The event takes place at a beautiful heritage building on the shores of Pigeon Lake near Bobcaygeon, ON. The retreat features lessons, classes, a concert, and plenty of time outdoor to connect with your guitar, walk through a private forest, or explore the lake in a kayak. Private or shared rooms and meals included. Contact info@emma-rush.com for more information.
Hamilton Guitar Day
Warm up and technique classes, masterclasses, a concert and more! Contact Emma with any questions and sign up/get concert tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-guitar-day-tickets-902809406237
Videos with Pavan Guitars
Check out this new videos recorded for Pavan Guitars at the end of 2023! More videos available on their YouTube channel.
New merch available!
Visit www.emmarush.bandcamp.com to purchase stickers celebrating fabulous women guitarist-composers of the 19th century: Catharina Pratten, Emilia Giuliani, and Dolores de Goñi all designed by Emma. John Dowland “Come Heavy Sleep” black metal t-shirts are back in stock!
New Album
A Dream of Colour, with seven new “exquisite additions to the contemporary Canadian guitar repertoire” (The WholeNote) inspired by the paintings of impressionist William Blair Bruce is out! A launch concert took place at the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the album is available here or on all major streaming platforms!
“Her guitar technique is impeccable, while her presentations display both elegance and fluidity of expression”. (Vivascene Magazine)
New video – Preludio tristón in Minnesota
New Edition – Domett Polkas
Emma Rush has a new edition out of Two Original Polkas by Susan C. Domett, as heard on her album Wake the Sigh. You can find the edition at http://emmarush.bandcamp.com
