Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members

Enjoy a memorable afternoon at The Castle with Nilko Andreas, where the classical guitar becomes a bridge between continents, cultures, and centuries. This evocative recital traces the instrument’s journey from Renaissance Spain — where its technique and expressive voice first took shape — to its vibrant transformation across Latin America. As the guitar crossed the Atlantic, it blossomed into a powerful cultural force, shaped by Indigenous heritage, African rhythmic energy, and European musical tradition.

Featuring works from across Latin America, this program celebrates the guitar as both an intimate storyteller and a bold symbol of identity. Through music inspired by dance, devotion, folklore, and everyday life, the recital captures the spirit, color, and emotional depth of an entire continent. Rooted in the classical tradition yet alive with cultural richness, this performance invites audiences to hear the guitar not just as an instrument — but as a living voice of history, memory, and celebration.

The Concert Program:

Luys De Narvaez — Diferencias sobre “Guardame las Vacas”

Alonso Mudarra — Fantasia X, “Que contrahaze la Harpa en la manera de Ludovico”

Antonio Ruiz-Pipó — Canción y Danza

Heitor Villa-Lobos — Five Preludes

Antonio Lauro — Valse Venezolano

Leo Brouwer — Three Pieces

Adolfo Mejia, Bambuco in B Minor

* Intermission (light refreshments will be served) *

Francisco Tarrega — Capricho Arabe

Gentil Montana — Suite Colombiana No.2

Isaac Albeniz — Asturias (Leyenda) from Suite Española

Roland Dyens — Tango in Sky

Artist Bio: 

Since his 2009 solo debut at Carnegie Hall, Colombian-born Nilko Andreas has built an international career as an award-winning classical guitarist, composer, music director, singer, and actor. A multifaceted artist performing across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, he appears as soloist with orchestras, chamber musician, and recitalist, with a longstanding artistic presence in New York City. Deeply committed to Latin American music, he has championed contemporary composers, founded an ongoing concert series dedicated to the repertoire, and premiered numerous new works. His creative output spans concert music, film, theater, and dance, and his performances have been featured on major media outlets in the United States and Latin America. An active educator and lecturer at leading institutions worldwide, he is also an accomplished stage performer whose interdisciplinary work bridges classical music, theater, and original productions.

This event is part of the Bayside Historical Society's "Passport Concert Series:  Bringing Cultures from Around the World to the Castle at Bayside." Music is culture expressed through sound. Travel with us to faraway lands to experience the beauty and passion of the music that is our universal language.

Purchase your tickets below or call 718-352-1548.

Funding provided by Council Member Vickie Paladino. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.