Mariette Stephenson is a classical guitarist who has performed in numerous recitals as a soloist and chamber musician, and has premiered works by William Beauvais, Patrick Power, Boyd McDonald, Glenn Buhr, Ivana Jokic, Andrzej Tereskowski, Alfred Kunz, Hannah Nicoletta, and Michael Occhipinti.

Chamber music collaborations include performances with sopranos Katalin Puscas and Brooke Dufton, Stephanie Pesant (flute), Bonchiku Hoshi (shakuhachi), Tom Fitches (organ), Kelly Williamson (flute) as  Duo Calixa, and as a member of the Ekleipsis Guitar Trio.

She earned a Masters of Music (performance) from the University of Toronto and ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music.  Mariette is Music Director for the Kitchener-Waterloo Guitar Orchestra, has presented lectures on the history of women’s contributions to guitar orchestras, and is co-host of the Classical Guitar Heroines Podcast. Her arrangements  are available at Strings By Mail, Sheet Music Plus and the Austin Guitar Curriculum.

Recording: Guitar for Self-Isolation

Mariette Stephenson’s creativity in her guitar performance shines through in her recording of my composition. Never in my wildest dreams could I envision my work being reimagined the way it has been.

Frank Horvat, Composer

Recording: Caminos (Duo Calixa)

This the first I have heard music of Machado and like it. The flute playing is simply gorgeous. If the playing on the Piazzolla and Villa Lobos are similar, this a winning CD.

Bob Pollack, WPRB 103.3FM - Morning Classical with Bob

Performance: Ekleipsis Guitar Trio

Beautifully performed and lovingly phrased!

William Beauvais, Composer

Mariette Stephenson

Mariette Stephenson

Duo Calixa

Duo Calixa

Ekleipsis Guitar Trio

Ekleipsis Guitar Trio

Classical Guitar Heroines Podcast