The Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library is presenting a special concert featuring the music of Columbian clarinetist Benito Meza and American guitarist Jordan Dodson on Sunday, April 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the library’s gift shop.
A graduate of Javeriana University’s music program, critically acclaimed Meza has appeared with orchestras and ensembles throughout the United States, including Harvard University’s Chamber Music series. In 2009, he won the Astral Artists’ National Auditions and made his concert debut on Astral Artists’ series in April 2012 with Symphony in C. Meza also recorded the Grammy-nominated album, Providencia. Also a composer, his compositions are greatly influenced by both classical and jazz music.
With a master of music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music’s new program in classical guitar, critically acclaimed Dodson is an active soloist and chamber musician based in New York and Philadelphia. A winner of Astral Artists’ 2013 National Auditions, he has competed in and won numerous competitions. An advocate for contemporary music, Dodson has commissioned and premiered dozens of pieces internationally. He also performs in several New York City-based ensembles.
For more information, call (856) 667–0300.
