Congrats to all my students who performed in the January 2015 recital. Also to the guitar orchestra members who performed the next day. Everyone was so well prepared…everyone! So proud. Looking forward to the next recital!
Guitar Students from the Studio of Bradford Werner Friday, January 16th, 2015, 7:30pm Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music Ben Emes Prelude No. 1 by Bratfort von Werwinkle Dacian Somosan Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Allegro by Bratfort…
I had a great time playing at Craigdarroch Castle on December 27th, 2014. I played mostly music by Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1686–1750), a German composer and lutenist who almost mirrors Bach’s dates exactly. I played a C major suite and an…
The peaceful opening work from a concert on October 19th at St. Philips Anglican Church in Vancouver, BC. Kyrie from Missa Papae Marcelli by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525–1594) Arranged by Michael Dias for the Victoria Guitar Trio Michael…
The Victoria Guitar Trio will present an eclectic programme including music from the Renaissance and contemporary composers; featuring Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina , Benton Roark, Jordan Nobles, Giovanni Pacoloni, Rodney Sharman and the premiere of a new work by Scott…
Victoria Guitar Trio with Adrian Verdejo, Michael Dias and Bradford Werner perform Temporal Waves by Vancouver composer Jordan Nobles. From a concert in Victoria, Canada on June 25th, 2014. www.victoriaguitartrio.com Video Link:Â
Temporal Waves- New Music from Canada The Victoria Guitar Trio  presents Temporal Waves, a concert of exceptional contemporary music for three guitars by some of Canada’s finest composers. Guitarists Adrian Verdejo, Bradford Werner and Michael Dias debuted as the Victoria Guitar…
My Student Sofia playing Sor’s famous Mozart Variations, Op. 9. Sofia studies with me at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Sofia is off to Harvard on a rowing scholarship next year so congrats and farewell!
There is an excellent recital coming up by two of my long term students who I’ve taught since they were children. Sofia is off to Harvard next year on a rowing scholarship and Simon will be taking music up at…
GUITAR MUSIC FROMÂ SPAIN & SOUTH AMERICA Students from the studio of Bradford Werner & guests from the studio of Michael Dias Bonus Performance by Quelus Guitar Duo Friday, Nov, 29th, 2013, 7:00pm Robin & Winifred Wood Recital Hall Victoria Conservatory…
It was a wonderful two day workshop with legendary guitarist Kazuhito Yamashita, composer Keiko Fujiie, and their daughter Kanahi. It was a personal honour for me to run the class as Kazuhito Yamashita has long been one of my most inspirational and…
VCM GUITAR ORCHESTRA & YOUTH ENSEMBLE June 6, 2013, 7:00PM Wood Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson St. Admission by Donation Music by Handel, Camisassa, Almeida, Carmichael, Joplin, and more! Directed my Michael Dias and Bradford Werner.