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Mariano Gonzalez ~ Japan Tour ~ Oct - Nov 2008

Fifth Avenue ~ The First Appearance in Japan ~ Nov - Dec 2008


"Viva! Paraguay!"

Mariano Gonzalez & Nicolas Caballero at Carnegie Hall
— October 2005
For this awe-inspiring event, their fans gathered from all over the world in the center of New York City. Mariano Gonzalez & Nicolas Caballero performed their national instruments: Arpa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Harp) in Carnegie Hall. Their acoustic sound reached deep into the heart of audience. Nicolas's "El Tren Lechro" and "Campamento Cerro Leon" were intense and dramatic. Mariano's "Pirrita" and "Quisiera Ser/Alto Parana" were tender and majestically beautiful. Among their lofty performance, Mariano's original song, "Camino A Buena Vista" in particular received massive standing ovation and was highly praised by critics and professional musicians.
This concert was a monumental step for Paraguayan Harpists. Mariano and Nicolas's sophisticated performance elevated status of Paraguayan Harps.

Available: CD Viva! Paraguay!
Mariano Gonzalez







Aug 12, 2007

Midsummer Harp Concert
Las Vegas, NV
Mariano Gonzalez will perform his original MIDI harp—the only one in the world! With the special guest, Jazz Pianist, Bob Rozario.

Aug 1 - 4, 2007
Lyon & Healy International Jazz & Pop Harpfest 2007
Salt Lake CIty, Utah
Mariano Gonzalez will be performing, and sharing his knowledge of Paraguayan music, rhythms and lever harp and techniques at the workshop. - link


Past Events
Apr 2006 Yamano Gakki Mini Live — Mariano Gonzalez in Japan
Apr 2006 Nagoya Kokusai Hotel — Mariano Gonzalez in Japan
Apr 2006 Yokohama Kannai Hall — Mariano Gonzalez in Japan
Apr 2006 Harp & Piano Collaboration in Noh Theatre — Mariano Gonzalez with Jazz Pianist, Bob Rozario
Apr 2006 Paraguayan Harp Concert at Suntory Hall, Tokyo — Mariano Gonzalez in Japan
Oct 2005
Viva! Paraguay! Mariano Gonzalez & Nicolas Caballero Concert at Carnegie Hall, NY
Oct 2003 The 9th Festival Guitarras del Mundo in Buenos Aires, Parana, and Nogoya, Argentina.
Nov 2002 Mariano Gonzalez concert at Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista, AZ
Apr 2002 Mariano Gonzalez concert Americartes at The Kennedy Center - link
1999

"Show Japan Now" in Las Vegas
Tamiko Asai
Koto & Shakuhachi players from Japan collaborated with Guitar Synthesizer

1996 Stars of Waikiki /Hawaiian Show
1995 High Country Rock at American Fair in Osaka
1994 Tropical Beat at Hawaiian Show
1993 Stars of Waikiki at Hawaiian Show
1992 Tropical Beat at Japan Expo 92 in Toyama
1991 Anico Gypsy Group at
Hungary Festa in Nagoya
1989 Jose Galban & Tablao Flamenco at
Spain Fair in Shima
Fall 1989 Dixieland Express at
Nagoya Design Expo
Aug 1988 Summer Festival Tokyo Celia & Gustavo Mariachi Spectacle
Aug 1983 Pello El Afroken (Cuba) at
Summer Festival Tokyo

Dinner Shows
Hotel Shima Sekitei (Shima) -link

Kagaya (Noto) -link

Chinzanso (Tokyo) -link

Atami Sekitei: Sakuraoka-Saryou (Atami, Izu)