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Afternoon Recital Series

Ben Lougheed, Classical Guitar

Feb 12, 2027 2:00 pm $10 Bösendorfer Recital Room

Described as creating “music of dramatic power and lyric beauty,” classical guitarist Ben Lougheed is known for his “beautifully polished, passionate, and engaging performances.” Dr. Lougheed’s multifaceted career includes over a decade of concertizing, community engagement, music entrepreneurship, and education. Audiences, colleagues, and critics have called Dr. Lougheed “an emerging force in the classical guitar world” and “without question a first-rate artist.”

Dr. Lougheed has performed extensively around the U.S., including recent performances for the Interlochen Arts Academy, Guitar Sarasota, Utah Classical Guitar, the Treasure Coast Guitar Society, Kerrytown Concert House, the Music in the Woods Series, and the Dale Mabry Guitar Series. Presenters have praised him for his “virtuosic technique,” “delicate interpretation,” and “high level of artistry.”

Performance Dates

Friday
Feb 12, 2027 2:00 pm
Venue: Bösendorfer Recital Room
Tickets: House: $10
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Accessible Seating & Services

Accessible seating is available through all ticket sales channels on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating locations include a space suitable for a patron-provided wheelchair. Patrons requesting accessible seating acknowledge that they, or a member of their party, require accessible seating due to a mobility disability (visible or non-visible) as defined by the ADA, or require the features of an accessible seating location.

Requests for interpretive services or braille programs must be made at least three weeks prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated. Assistive listening devices are available for the Main Stage by visiting the Box Office prior to each performance. Please call (voice) 732-255-0500 or email (text) grunincenter@ocean.edu with accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessible seating. 

Date
Feb 12 2027
Time
2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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