Benise Guitar by Candlelight
Benise & Pavlo
Guitar by Candlelight Promo
World renowned guitar virtuoso, Benise and Pavlo, will take audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and cool Mediterranean rhythms.
Benise and Pavlo create an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem from influences around the world. All your favorite classics in a romantic candlelight setting. “Moonlight Sonata,” “Aranjuez,” “Thunderstruck,” “Malaguena,” “Hotel California,” and “Kashmir,” to name a few.
World renowned guitar virtuoso and PBS Allstars, Benise and Pavlo, will take audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and cool Mediterranean rhythms.
Benise and Pavlo create an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem from influences around the world. All your favorite classics in a romantic candlelight setting. “Moonlight Sonata,” “Aranjuez,” “Thunderstruck,” “Malaguena,” “Hotel California,” and “Kashmir,” to name a few.
Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance to create his Emmy award winning production show. Benise, known as “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” just launched his 25th Anniversary Tour and 8th PBS Special “25 Years of Passion!” From street performer to performing around the world, Benise has released 18 albums, 8 DVD’s and his music has been featured in the Olympics and he performed on the #1 rate show in the USA - Dancing with the Stars.
Pavlo’s Mediterranean music speaks for itself. Over the span of his 20 year career, Pavlo, the internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist, performer and songwriter, has released 17 albums to include 4 PBS TV concert Specials. Pavlo has made a name for himself by offering a musical amalgam he simply calls “Mediterranean music” – a blend of Greek, flamenco, Latin, and even Balkan flavors wrapped in contemporary pop. His music has taken him all around the world.
Program Highlights
A global guitar tapestry: blending Spanish, Mediterranean, Latin, Greek, flamenco, and Balkan influences.
Favorites reimagined: including “Moonlight Sonata,” “Aranjuez,” “Thunderstruck,” “Malaguena,” “Hotel California,” and “Kashmir.”
An intimate setting: designed for candlelight and close-up musical storytelling.
About Benise
Benise redefined Spanish guitar by fusing world music and dance into a theatrical, Emmy-recognized stage production. Dubbed “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” he marks his 25th anniversary with a new tour and PBS special, 25 Years of Passion. From street performer to international headliner, Benise has released 18 albums and 8 DVDs; his music has been featured at the Olympics and on Dancing with the Stars.
About Pavlo
Pavlo is an internationally celebrated, award-winning recording artist and songwriter whose signature sound he calls “Mediterranean music” — a contemporary blend of Greek, flamenco, Latin, and Balkan colors. Across a 20-year career he’s released 17 albums and four PBS concert specials, bringing his warm, lyrical guitar style to audiences around the world.
Reason to book this show:
This collaboration pairs two masterful guitarists who honor tradition while expanding it—perfect for listeners who love technical brilliance, passionate textures, and an evening of timeless, evocative music.
