Music in the Galleries: Gwenyth Aggeler, Classical Guitar

Performances at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Enjoy live music in the galleries with performances by classical guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler from 12-12:45 p.m. and 1-1:45 p.m.

The performances are included with Museum admission and are free for CSM members. Registration is not required. Seating is limited, first come, first served, and the music may be enjoyed from any gallery.

Music in the Galleries concerts are family-friendly introductions to live music. All attendees are welcome to sit, stand, wiggle, and walk through the galleries while listening to music in an enjoyable way.

About Gwenyth Aggeler

Gwenyth Aggeler is a classical guitarist whose performances have been described by the Cultural Voice of North Carolina as “full of energy” and “striking.” She is a laureate of several national and international competitions including the Peter Segal First Prize in the 2023 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition, first prize in the University of Louisville Guitar Competition, and first prize in the Domaine Forget de Charlevoix Guitar Competition. Gwenyth performed on NPR’s radio program From the Top in 2019 and was later featured in their livestream series.

Gwenyth is passionate about collaborating with composers to premiere new works for her instrument and has performed in two world premieres of works commissioned by the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.  She is currently working on a project with fellow guitarist David Manzanares involving the commissioning and recording of works for guitar duo by composers from diverse backgrounds. Gwenyth began playing guitar through an extracurricular program at her elementary school. At the age of 17, she received the CAPE Foundation Endowed Scholarship to study with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.

Presented in collaboration with Friends of Chamber Music.

Admission: Free for CSM members, $10 adults, $8 seniors (65+), $6 teachers/college students/military, $1 Museums for All/Explorer Pass (with valid EBT card), always free for children ages 17 and under.