PAUL &
KATE

The music of Astor Piazzolla is one of a kind. In my estimation, his Histoire du Tango is one of the most popular set of pieces written for flute and guitar. We will be performing this famous set of tangos along with an arrangement of his Libertango and Oblivion.

Paul Kneller, Guitar and Kate Bernier, Flute

Libertango – Astor Piazzolla
Oblivion – Astor Piazzolla
Histoire du Tango – Astor Piazzolla
Bordel, 1900
Cafe, 1930
Nightclub, 1960
Concert d’aujourd’hui

Paul Kneller holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Southern Maine. He studied classical guitar with two teachers in the Portland, Maine area, John Johnstone and Keith Crook. While studying at the university, he participated in a Master Class with Lily Afshar and performed in the 41st Honors Recital. Apart from solo performances, he has had the opportunity to play with a variety of different instrumentalists. He has performed and recorded with groups outside the classical realm. Since 2017, Paul has been teaching guitar in southern Maine. Paul joined the faculty of the Portland Conservatory in 2021.

Kate Bernier graduated from the University of Southern Maine and holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance. She trained for five years under the direction of Krysia Tripp. In the past Kate has played principal flute for University of Southern Maine Wind Ensemble, USM Concert band, Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and Bowdoin College Orchestra. She currently studies with Dr. John Ross through the Portland Conservatory of Music. Kate enjoys exploring her musical options, working on chamber music, and teaching flute.

Run Time: 45 minutes, no intermission.