Marcus Dunleavy presents Travelers & Troubadours: From Bach to Brazil in Preludes & Waltzes

Travelers & Troubadours: From Bach to Brazil in Preludes & Waltzes is an intimate evening of classical guitar, storytelling, and musical reflection. 

Pairing works by Johann Sebastian Bach with music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Garoto, Paulo Bellinati, Guinga, Sérgio Assad, and Agustín Barrios, the program reveals unexpected resonances between distant musical worlds. Each pairing becomes a conversation across time and culture, revealing how music carries memory, longing, devotion, and joy from one generation to the next.

Through brief poetic narration and immersive lighting design, the performance invites audiences into a deeply human listening experience where six strings become vessels for time-honored tales welcoming wandering hearts home.

BIO:

Marcus Dunleavy is a classical guitarist, performer, teacher, and interdisciplinary storyteller whose work bridges concert performance, spoken narrative, and theatrical atmosphere. Rooted in the classical tradition while deeply influenced by Brazilian music, his performances explore the emotional and cultural threads connecting Johann Sebastian Bach, Latin America, folk traditions, and contemporary storytelling.

In addition to performing solo repertoire, Marcus has developed original theatrical and collaborative works inspired by memory, mythology, and oral tradition, including projects connected to the music of Leo Brouwer. His approach to performance emphasizes intimacy, reflection, and the guitar’s unique ability to carry stories across time, place, and generations.

Marcus has taught guitar since 1999 and is passionate about creating meaningful artistic experiences that welcome both seasoned concertgoers and new audiences into the world of classical guitar.

SHOW INFO:

Performance Day(s), Date(s): Saturday, June 6th 2026 

Set Time(s): 3:00 PM

Ticket Price (exclusive of fees): $25 

Set Length: 60 minutes