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Guitarist Christopher Laughlin returns to the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC in May for two must-see concerts!
The programs will feature an enticing blend of music for classical and flamenco guitar, along with acoustic guitar arrangements of music by The Who, Tears for Fears, and Crowded House!
Follow the links below and use promo code LAUGHLIN26 to save $5 off tickets (regular price $30, with discount $25, plus fees)
Program:
Bach - Prelude, Gavotte, and Gigue from the Suite for Cello, BWV 1007
Torroba - Selections from Castles of Spain
Barrios - Danza Paraguaya, Maxixe
Bulerias - (Traditional flamenco, arranged by Christopher Laughlin)
Paco de Lucia - Guajiras
Crowded House - Don’t Dream It’s Over (arranged by Christopher Laughlin)
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (arranged by Kent Nishimura)
The Who - Baba O’Riley (arranged for guitar and looping pedal by Christopher Laughlin)
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 PM
Second Presbyterian Church
342 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
Saturday, May 30, 6:00 PM
Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street.
Charleston, SC
What to Expect
What to Expect
Both concert venues - Second Presbyterian Church and Circular Congregational Church - are stunning landmark buildings in historic downtown Charleston. Both churches feature warm acoustics and beautiful interiors, and are located steps from Charleston's many wonderful restaurants and night spots. A perfect start to your night on the town!
Christopher Laughlin
Christopher Laughlin
Classical, flamenco, and fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Christopher Laughlin has performed in over 25 nations around the globe and all across North America. He has appeared with the Northbrook Symphony, The Chicago Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony of the Shores, and was a featured performer at the 2024 and 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Festivals in Charleston, SC.
Christopher's performances feature a wide range of musical styles, from well loved classical masterworks, dazzling flamenco palos, and contemporary pop and rock songs arranged for solo guitar or guitar with looping and other digital effects. His shows literally run the gamut from "Bach to Rock," and are sure to please listeners of all ages and musical tastes.
Christopher studied classical guitar at the Peabody Conservatory of Music and at Yale University, and was awarded a Fulbright Grant for study in Paris. He is the founder of the Christopher Laughlin School of music in Northbrook, IL, and also teaches at Loyola University Chicago.
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