Dream Guitars was recently honored when classical guitarist extraordinaire, Charles Mokotoff, visited our showroom and auditioned our wonderful collection of new and vintage classical guitars. We were immediately seized by Charle’s command of the instrument, as he treated us to an impromptu overview of his current repertoire.
Because we are a premier acoustic guitar shop, we are fortunate to have an eclectic, deeply talented family of clients and friends. We are very proud to count Charles among them. I highly encourage you to check out his music soon.
From Charle’s website:
CHARLES MOKOTOFF holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in guitar performance from Syracuse University and Ithaca College, respectively. He has served on the faculties of numerous colleges and universities in the New York and New England area as a lecturer in classical guitar and lute.
Prior to settling in the Washington, DC area in 1991, Mr. Mokotoff made his home in New England where he was widely recognized as an active guitarist and Renaissance lute player during the 1980s. During that period his career culminated with two Far East tours and a well-received New York City debut at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall in 1987, featuring the Premier of Autumn Elegy by William Coble, written and dedicated to him.
Mr. Mokotoff has been hearing impaired for a good deal of his life and was featured inHearing Loss Magazine in January 2010.
You may purchase his CD “Autumn Elegy” from iTunes by clicking HERE, or from CD Baby by clicking HERE. Or enjoy his music live at one of the the upcoming recitals.
- Sunday, October 2, 2011
4 PM
Front Royal Presbyterian Church
Front Royal, VA - Saturday, October 15, 2011
2:30 PM
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Bruno Walter Auditorium
40 Lincoln Center Plaza; New York, NY - Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:00 PM
Music for Humanity – Special Benefit Concert
Masters of the Guitar, featuring Robert Ward and John Sheehan, guitarists
Montgomery, NY - Wednesday, February 1, 2012
12:05 PM
Happenings at the Harmon
Shakespeare Theatre Company
610 F St. NW; Washington, D.C. - Friday, February 3, 2012
7:30 PM
Central United Methodist Church
4201 Fairfax Drive; Arlington, VA - Saturday, April 21, 2012
8:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville
100 Welsh Park Drive; Rockville, MD - Sunday, April 29, 2012
4:00 PM
Church of the Apostles
1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA
Players Say: "What a staggering collection."
I just witnessed Dream Guitars in Asheville NC. What a staggering collection. Vintage instruments I’d always wanted to try – guitars by contemporary luthiers we read about – exotic masterpieces – they had the lot. I soon realised that manager, Paul Heumiller knew every detail of every guitar right down to the bridge pins, he is an authority on historical instruments and he plays himself. All presented in a friendly atmosphere, and after about 5 cups of tea, I was forced to leave the showroom thanks to Asheville airport. I may have to change my flight details next time!