Boyd Meets Girl

Cello & Guitar duo

An international instrumental duo of classical guitar and cello.  Cellist Laura Metcalf is American; guitarist Rupert Boyd is Australian.

Melding classical training and virtuosity with a mixed program of some classical and some pop yields a lovely program.  They arrange much of their repertoire, drawing inspiration from all genres.  The duo has performed around the world including India, Nepal, New Zealand, Australia and the U.S.  That broad experience has generated the comfort and confidence to create an engaging, conversational concert experience.

“Beguiling….fascinating…enchanting…” – Grammophone

Truly evocative…” – Washington Post

“They play like one….” – Grammophone

Program Highlights

• Libertango – Astor Piazzolla

• Gretchen am Spinnrade – Franz Schubert

• Pray You Catch Me – Beyonce

• Seven Popular Songs – Manuel De Falla

• Blackbird – Lennon/McCartney

• Eleanor Rigby – Lennon/McCartney

• Shenandoah – Caroline Shaw

• Two Part Inventions – J.S. Bach

• Arabesque No. 1 – Claude Debussy

• Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 – Heitor Villa-Lobos

• Human Nature – Michael Jackson

Tech Overview

• Sound: House Sound + some ACS equipment w/ local tech to run sound
• Piano: Not required
• Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
• Hospitality: Hot Meal for 2