Residents of Chiriqui had the good fortune of listening to two very accomplished classical guitarists visiting Panama for an International Concert two weeks ago.
John Marcel Williams, from the United States, and Oscar Somersalo, from Finland made a side tip to Boquete and gave spellbinding performances to a full house at the new library.
Acoustics were lacking, but the occasional sounds of buses passing on the road below or the one-time crowing of a wayward rooster didn't dampen spirits or lessen anyone's enjoyment. The performers took it all in stride. Following the performance Price Peterson took the microphone to thank the musicians for their visit and the audience for their participation. As he commented, "this certainly isn't New York". Nevertheless we were all grateful for the opportunity to hear such marvelous talent. Kudos to the library director, Elsa Castillo, who was able to coordinate the event on short notice and without any assurances the event would be well-attended. (Father's Day, the soccer World Cup, and a musical concert at the BCP were competing events.)
It was definitely a success and a very inspiring one at that.
It was definitely a success and a very inspiring one at that.
