Garden Party
Sunday, July 11, 2027
4:00 pm
Hosted by Jim Stewart & Susie Roach Stewart
20 Guests • $100
Plant yourself in a beautiful Lake Oswego garden inspired by the timeless beauty of an English perennial garden. Internationally active guitarist, vocalist, and educator Mario Díaz opens the festivities with an intimate performance that weaves together classical guitar, Latin American traditions, and contemporary influences. A faculty member at Portland State University and a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied with legendary guitarist Sérgio Assad, Díaz is known for his engaging artistry, expressive musicianship, and collaborations that bridge musical traditions. After the performance, wander the lush gardens while enjoying delicious bites and refreshing beverages.
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Mario Díaz is a multi-instrumentalist (plucked strings/voice) whose musical activities have taken him across the U.S. and South America. He serves on the faculties of Portland State University, Willamette University and Reed College. In addition he is Director of the PSU Guitar Series for which he received the PSU Foundation Philanthropic Cultivation Award in 2020. Mario also maintains a private teaching studio in Portland and serves as a clinician and adjudicator across the region. Díaz’s work as a soloist and collaborator crosses over into a wide range of styles and traditions. He has toured, recorded and/or performed as a sideman with Antonio Rey, Dave Eggar, Martin Zarzar, Portland Opera, Third Angle New Music, 45th Parallel, Fear No Music, the Oregon Guitar Quartet, Oregon Catholic Press, Pink Martini, and the Von Trapp’s, among others. During his time at Allegro Media Group, Mario engineered and mastered over 300 recordings for their proprietary record label.
Mario holds a Bachelor’s degree in music and a professional studies certificate in recording arts and music production from Portland State University, and a master’s degree in classical guitar performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied with composer/guitarist Sergio Assad.
