Byline: BY JEFF MANOOKIAN SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE

Classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli put together a most ingenious program Sunday, mixing his talents with several of Utah's top musicians in cameo roles. Titled ``Michael Lucarelli and Friends,'' the showcase concert attracted a very good crowd in the First Presbyterian Church.

Lucarelli and flutist Laurel Ann Maurer captured a delightful ambience in Mauro Giulianni's ``Grosse Sonata.'' Maurer's flute mastery was a treat. Likewise, Lucarelli supported his guest flutist in fine form.

Astor Piazzola's ``History of the Tango'' got a sassy reading from violinist Kelly Parkinson and her host guitarist. The interesting three-movement set brought a bit of Buenos Aires to Salt Lake. Soprano Elizabeth Paniagua vocalized Heitor Villa-Lobos' ``Bachianas Brasileras No. 5.'' The original eight-cello instrumentation accompaniment was reduced to a solo guitar. Lucarelli showed a fine technique and musicianship playing the part of a mini-orchestra.

Paniagua's voice soared gloriously. She presented a convincing and passionate identification with the South American score. Paniagua was virtuosically blazing at a set of three songs by the Spanish composer Enrique Granados.

Primarily known as the former principal clarinetist of the Utah Symphony, Martin Zwick made his appearance playing the mandolin. In Friedrich Burgmuller's Nocturne No. 1 and ``The Easy Winners'' by Scott Joplin. Zwick and Lucarelli offered their set with good humor and technical aplomb.

Luigi Boccherini's Quintet in D Major showcased the skills of violinists Parkinson and Meredith Campbell, violist Leslie Harlow, cellist Ellen Bridger and of course, Lucarelli. All musicians lived up to their pre-established first-class reputations, bringing this varied and entertaining concert to a superb conclusion.

Jeff Manookian, Intermountain Classical Orchestra conductor, is The Tribune's music critic.