The guitar takes center stage in a program of fire and reflection throughout the ages, from Boccherini’s Spanish-inspired “Fandango” quintet to a dazzling tour de force by American composer Aaron Jay Kernis.

The artists performing are Marya Martin, flute; Jason Vieaux, guitar; Joshua Brown, Julian Rhee, violin; Cynthia Phelps, viola; Tommy Mesa, cello.