Ziggy and Miles Johnston are brothers who share a deep passion for music and their instrument, the classical guitar.
Classical Latin Grooves is an evening filled with energy and expression that takes you on a journey through the world of Argentinian tangos and Cuban and Brazilian classical music. Through their guitar playing, the two musicians will capture the music of Astor Piazzolla, Sergio Assad, Leo Brouwer and Máximo Diego Pujol.
Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre and duo Ziggy and Miles Johnston.
Ziggy and Miles Johnston have been playing guitar together since age 4. Ziggy and Miles represent two of the finest young guitarists this country has produced: both studied at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and Monash University and went on to achieve great success in their musical careers. From an early age Miles and Ziggy entered solo and duet categories of many guitar eisteddfods, taking out various prizes for their expertise. A talented player, Miles won first place in the 2015 Melbourne Recital Centre Bach Competition and second place in the 2016 Adelaide International Guitar Festival Competition, while Ziggy received second place in the 2015 and 2016 Melbourne Recital Centre Romantics Competition. Additional prizes between them include VCASS Chamber Ensemble Competition, VCASS Junior Music Award, VCASS Outstanding Soloist Award, John Hopkins Award (for best musician at VCASS) and Monash University Chamber Music Award. Their duo performances are regularly broadcast on ABC Classic FM and 3MBS Radio.
Ziggy and Miles have performed as special guests with Concordia Mandolin Orchestra, the Classical Guitar Society of Victoria, Go Guitar Orchestra, Melbourne Recital Centre 7th Birthday Gala Dinner, Top Class, Ashburton Festival, Monash University Guitar Series, Top Design Awards Opening Night, SANE Australia, Malthouse Theatre and Melbourne Museum. They maintain an active schedule of performances for corporate and private functions.
Their principle teachers have been Peter Draper, Ben Dix, Geoffrey Morris and Slava Grigoryan. Miles and Ziggy have had many master classes in guitar with renowned artists including Judicaël Perroy, Johannes Möller, Richard Charlton, Ken Murray, Edin Karamazov, Timothy Kain, Francisco Bernier, Ricardo Gallén, Adriano del Sal, John Griffiths, Brew Guitar Duo, Stanley Yates and Xuefei Yang.
Their first CD recording, titled Recollections, was produced by Slava Gregorian. It was nominated by Federal Minister Kelly O’Dywer for the Creative Young Stars award, which assisted with the album’s recording and manufacture.
Ziggy and Miles perform a diverse repertoire comprising of the standard classical guitar canon as well as works influenced by a range of cultures including Australia, South America, Spain and Jazz.
Date: March 21, 6pm
Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre, Salon Room
Series: Spotlight
Tickets: Standard $39 (Concession $29)
