AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Classical guitarist Marc Teicholz, whose playing elicits critical praise such as "exquisitely sensitive and skillful," "sensuous tone," and "brilliant technique and musicianship," opens Auburn State Theatre’s 2025 Acoustic Guitar Series at Auburn’s Odd Fellows Lodge.

Described by Soundboard magazine as “among the best we have ever heard,” Teicholz won First Prize in one of the world's greatest guitar competitions, the Guitar Foundation of America International, in 1989. His performances include tours of North America, Russia, Switzerland and New Zealand. 

His Feb. 2 performance, sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor, includes “Introduction and Variations on Gentil Housard," op. 27 by Fernando Sor, a solo piece Marc recorded for Guitar Salon International; Selections from "Petite Suite" by Alexander Borodin;  “Danzas Gitanas” (Gypsy Dances), op. 55 by Joaquin Turina; and “24 Preludios Chopinianos” by Sergio Assad (this collection of 24 preludes, each infused with a unique tonal palette, pays homage to Chopin’s revolutionary exploration of emotions through music.)

Most recently, Teicholz debuted Clarice Assad’s “Concerto for Guitar, O Saci-Pererê” – a new work written specially for him – at San Francisco’s Biasini Festival. “[Assad] was present, and on her feet applauding Teicholz's bravura performance as soon as the last rasgueado chord was stopped."

Teicholz has recorded for Naxos, the world's leading classical music label, making his mark with two collections of Fernando Sor’s music. He has recorded, performed and taught internationally, and is now on the faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He graduated magna cum laude from the Yale School of Music.

Time and Date: Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m.

Run Time: 2.5 hr. with Intermission

Admission:  $30 Adults, $26 Students (includes $6 fee)

Location:  Odd Fellows Lodge, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Tickets:  AuburnStateTheatre.org or 530-885-0156