The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (John Dearman, Matthew Greif, William Kanegiser and Scott Tennant) will present popular standards as well as exciting world and contemporary works. Recognized as one of America's premier instrumental ensembles, the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is one of the most charismatic groups performing today. Popularly known as the LAGQ, these four virtuosi bring a new energy to the concert stage with their eclectic programs and dynamic musical interplay. Their critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks provide a fresh look at the music of the past, while their interpretations of works from the contemporary and world music realms continually break new ground. The LAGQ has set new standards for the guitar quartet medium. The LAGQ has given recitals in many of the world's top halls, including Chicago's Orchestra Hall, London's Wigmore Hall, Tokyo Opera City and New York's Alice Tully Hall.