About this Event
LICHTENBERG-MARSHALL MANDOLIN DUO; CICCHILLITTI-COWAN GUITAR DUO
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Edwards Hall | URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston, RI
Tickets: $30 General | $25 Seniors & Affiliates | $10 Students
Two world-class duos take the stage in this bold, genre-bending double bill that bring Western Classical music and Americana into exhilarating dialogue with the expressive power of the mandolin.
🎶 Act I: Caterina Lichtenberg & Mike Marshall
Internationally acclaimed mandolinists Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall join forces to deliver a set steeped in classical elegance, bluegrass spontaneity, and a deep love of genre-crossing music. Lichtenberg, the world’s only professor of classical mandolin, and Marshall, a pioneer of American string fusion, blend Baroque, choro, swing, and original compositions in a program both refined and joyously unpredictable.
🎶 Act II: Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan
Known for their refined interpretations and daring repertoire, this duo has redefined the guitar duo landscape with groundbreaking albums like FOCUS and Intimate Impressions. Winners of international ensemble competitions and champions of new Canadian music, their chemistry and precision are unmatched.
🧠Good to Know
- Doors open at 7:30 PM – General admission seating
- Venue Address: Edwards Hall, URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI
- Parking: Free URI parking lots available nearby
- Merch & Artist CDs: Available in the lobby
- Approximate Runtime: 90–100 minutes with intermission
- Festival Admission: Free with FESTIVAL PASS
âť“ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are both acts performing full sets?
A: Yes—each duo will perform their own full-length set, with an intermission in between.
Q: What kind of music will I hear?
A: You’ll hear classical mandolin and guitar, American roots music, as well as a few surprises.
Q: Will there be a chance to meet the artists?
A: Some artists may be available in the lobby post-concert for informal greetings and CD signings.
Q: Is this concert good for kids?
A: Yes, particularly for children with an interest in rhythm, strings, or world music—but some portions may be better appreciated by mature listeners.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edwards Auditorium, 64 Upper College Road, South Kingstown, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 33.85
