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Exploring Three Centuries of Guitar

An Extraordinary Evening with the Austin-Marie Collection

2024-10-17 18:00:00 2024-10-17 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Exploring Three Centuries of Guitar Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey through guitar history as a world-renowned collection comes to life with a stunning display of antique instruments and live performances by master guitarists. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room

Thursday, October 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-17 18:00:00 2024-10-17 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Exploring Three Centuries of Guitar Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey through guitar history as a world-renowned collection comes to life with a stunning display of antique instruments and live performances by master guitarists. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey through guitar history as a world-renowned collection comes to life with a stunning display of antique instruments and live performances by master guitarists.

5:30 PM: Reception with refreshments

6:00 PM: Presentation and musical performance

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Jeff Wells, owner of one of the world's most remarkable collections of historic guitars. This rare event offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of the guitar through centuries of craftsmanship and musical innovation.

Jeff Wells, a former classical guitarist turned finance professional, will showcase select pieces from his Austin-Marie Collection, valued at several million dollars. These exquisite instruments, dating from the 1600s to the 1800s, represent the main line of guitar evolution and include rare survivors from the Peninsular War.

We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional musicians—Jon Mendle and Emilia Diaz Delgado—who will perform on select guitars from the collection.

This event offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

  • Witness the beauty and craftsmanship of guitars from different European regions and eras
  • Understand the guitar's journey from four courses to six strings
  • Experience the unique sounds of these rare, centuries-old instruments

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today for this unprecedented musical journey through time!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture | Reception | Performance & Arts |

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Belvedere Tiburon Library

Phone: (415) 789-2661

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon. 
 
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve. 
 
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet. 

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