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Matt Kaplan

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Classical Guitarist & Educator | Brooklyn, NY
President & Co-Founder at @thebkcgs 🎸
Founder at @brooklynclassicalguitar 🎵

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📢 I’m excited to officially announce that my new album El mito de Sísifo: New works by Leo Brouwer will be released on July 24, 2026 on streaming platforms and digital download!

This project has been in the works since 2023 and is devoted to Leo Brouwer’s late solo and chamber music, featuring three world premiere recordings, including El mito de Sísifo para guitarra, a work commissioned by and dedicated to me by Maestro Brouwer. This album also features an incredible group of musicians and friends: Pierre Ferreyra-Mansilla (guitar), Isidora Vladic (piano), Mark Humburg (cello), José Maldonado (guitar), and David Brown (violin), and I’m excited to finally share these collaborations on the record.

More details, music, and behind-the-scenes material will be shared in the coming weeks. I can’t wait for you all to hear it. Thanks for listening 🎧 #leobrouwer #classicalguitar #newmusic #albumrelease #NYC

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@savarez_strings taken in Brooklyn, New York by @mkguitar

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World premiere: Leo Brouwer - El Mito de Sísifo para guitarra is out now on #YouTube! Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the premiere. It’s difficult to express how grateful I am for the opportunity to premiere a work by Maestro Brouwer - especially a work inspired by Albert Camus, written for me, and with dedication. It’s a true honor! Gracias Maestro!

This is a clip from the Allegretto section in 11/8 time with a repetitive dance-like quality evocative of the boulder’s journey up and down the hill 🪨⛰️

I am also immensely proud of the work done by Henry Nelson of @probablevoltages Henry created an atmosphere absolutely perfect for the piece and I know this project wouldn’t be what it is without his vision. Thank you Henry and thank @evelynmford for the beautiful handwritten title card!

Please check out the full video on my YouTube channel- link in bio. Over there you can find personal notes from me and Henry, the story behind it, and details about the composition. Please subscribe, like, and share the video 🙏 Thanks as always for listening, stay tuned for more!
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@brouwer39 @ediciones_espiral_eterna @classicalguitarmag @thisisclassicalguitar @gtrfound @augustinestrings @mattrubendall @thebkcgs @nyccgs @wqxr_classical @classicalguitaralive @classicfm @savarez_strings #classicalguitar #guitar #albertcamus #philosophy #absurd #absurdism #newmusic #worldpremiere #leobrouwer #cuba #elmitodesisifo #themythofsisyphus #brooklyn #ny #nyc #brooklynclassicalguitar taken in Brooklyn, New York by @mkguitar

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Taking some time to share a few reviews from my wonderful classical guitar studio here in Sunset Park, Brooklyn! I feel so grateful to work with such wonderful and dedicated students who are all passionate about learning the classical guitar with me. If you’re interested in lessons with me, please don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a free consultation. I am a certified educator and my passion for teaching centers around helping students of all ages and abilities express themselves through music, work through the rewarding challenge of learning an instrument, and having a great time along the way! I work with students of all ages and abilities online or in-person at my studio space in Sunset Park. Or ask me about lessons in #Parkslope coming soon! Thanks as always for your time and support🎸
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#classicalguitar #guitarlessons #music #guitar #guitarra #musiceducation #guitarlessonsbrooklyn #brooklyn #NYC taken in Sunset Park, Brookyn by @mkguitar

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@gorillaz taken in Madison Square Garden by @mkguitar

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El viernes vivimos un momento muy especial junto a @mkguitar. Tocamos “Diorama” de @gloriavillanueva4 con ella presente en la sala! Qué emoción y qué alegría! Les comparto este registro de ese día, donde al final se logra ver cómo ella nos va a dar un abrazo!! Espero lo disfruten.
Last Friday, we shared a very special moment with @mkguitar. We performed “Diorama” by @gloriavillanueva4 with Gloria herself in the audience! What an emotional and joyful moment.
I’m sharing this little recording from that day. At the end, you can even see Gloria coming over to give us a hug!!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. ❤️ by @mkguitar

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Recuerden que los esperamos este viernes 25 de septiembre a las 19:30 hrs en el Centre Cultural la Violeta, en Gràcia, Barcelona!! Nos vemos allí ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Just a reminder that we’ll be waiting for you this Friday, Sept 25th at 7:30 PM at Centre Cultural la Violeta, in Gràcia, Barcelona!! See you there! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ by @mkguitar

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📸: #Chile 2026 Pt. IV Santa Cruz taken in Santa Cruz, Chile by @mkguitar

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📸: #Chile 2026 Pt. III Santiago taken in Santiago, Chile by @mkguitar

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📸: #Chile 2026 Pt. II Patagonia taken in Patagonia, Chile by @mkguitar

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📸: #Chile 2026 Pt. 1: Patagonia taken in Patagonia, Chile by @mkguitar

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Muy feliz de anunciar nuestro próximo concierto junto a mi querido @mkguitar en Barcelona el próximo viernes 25 de septiembre. Matt viajará desde New York City para tocar este repertorio que estamos preparando con mucho amor. Los esperamos❤️

So happy to announce our next concert together with my dear @mkguitar in Barcelona on Friday, September 25th! Matt is coming all the way from New York City to join me for this beautiful program we’ve been preparing with so much love. We can’t wait to share it with you. Hope to see you there ❤️ by @mkguitar

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📸: #Matadora recording session yesterday at @acousticrecording We recorded the beautiful Sonatina No. 2 for piano and guitar by the Brazilian composer Radamés Gnattali! Thanks Peter for your help & expertise 🙏 and we’re looking forward to sharing some new music with you all soon! 🎧 #piano #classicalguitar #chambermusic taken in Brooklyn, New York by @mkguitar

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