Expanding the boundaries of the standard classical experience, the Gruca White Ensemble engages audiences with their creative programming and energetic performances.  Featuring music from multiple cultures and genres, they seek out rarely-heard works from around the globe, foster their connections with local composers, and create unique renditions of rock, world, and Latin music.  Classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flutist Linda White are comfortable with both written and improvised musical forms and draw from the entirety of their musical experiences, including rock bands, conservatory training, jazz studies, and new music.  The ensemble earned rave reviews for their debut album A Different Take, released on Big Round Records in 2020.  ”It’s been a thrilling ride around the world…the only common denominator is the superb musicianship and high octane playing of the Gruca White Ensemble”. (Music Web-International March 2021).  Robert and Linda are both graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Music and teach at The Music Settlement in Cleveland.

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Debut CD!

A Different Take

It’s one thing to create a varied setlist exploring one different genre after another, and quite another to pull it off as convincingly as the Gruca White Ensemble does on their latest CD.Read more – clevelandclassical.com

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The Gruca White Ensemble is one of the most unique and exceptional duos in existence. Their performances are full of virtuosity, style, and thrills galore. Go hear them!

-Erik Mann, Executive Director, Cleveland Classical Guitar Society

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Astraios Chamber Music loves to feature the Gruca White Ensemble. Bob and Linda are consummate professionals, exceptional performers, creative programmers, and engaging presenters. We have always found them a dream to work with and a delight to present.

-Ruth Ann Ritchie, Executive Director - Astraios Chamber Music

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The particular strength of the ensemble lies in their diverse programming. Saturday’s concert included standard classical repertoire for the two instruments, along with the duo’s own arrangements of jazz, rock and funk tunes. There were also three short improvisational works interjected at various places in the evening’s printed program.

-Clevelandclassical.com

With their superb musicality, Bob and Linda are clearly an effective team at realizing the complementary nature of these two instruments.

-David K.

The Gruca White Ensemble never fails to give the ultimate performance. They are creative, entertaining and informative and have a wonderful rapport with their audience.

-Kathi K.

The Gruca White Ensemble is always entrancing and exciting to hear. Their varied repertoire and excellent musicianship makes for a wonderful concert experience for all ages!

-Lynn J.

Flutist Linda White and guitarist Robert Gruca are two virtuoso musicians with a repertoire that runs the gamut from classical to bossa nova to improvisations with audience participation. If you have a chance to hear them, don’t miss it.

-Ed R.

Concerts

Upcoming Performances

08/15/2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Music at the Arboretum more info
Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster OH

Past Performances

11/10/2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Live at the Library more info
Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadworth OH
11/11/2023
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Showcase Concert more info
Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland OH
10/29/2022
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Noel Parish Concert Series more info
St. Noel Parish, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills OH
09/10/2022
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cleveland Classical Guitar Showcase Concert more info
Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland OH
09/18/2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cleveland Classical Guitar Showcase Concert
Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland OH

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For inquiries or concert bookings, or to be added to the email list, please fill out the Contact Us form, or email hello@grucawhiteensemble.com.

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1 month ago

Gruca White Ensemble
We are looking forward to our concert this Sunday at 2:00 at the Wadsworth Public Library!ORMACO and the Wadsworth Public Library continue Live at the Library with the Gruca White Ensemble on Sunday, November 10 at 2 pm at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. Expanding the boundaries of the standard classical experience, the Gruca White Ensemble engages audiences with their creative programming and energetic performances. Featuring music from multiple cultures and genres, they seek out rarely-heard works from around the globe, foster their connections with local composers, and create unique renditions of rock, world, and Latin music. Classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flutist Linda White are comfortable with both written and improvised musical forms and draw from the entirety of their musical experiences, including rock bands, conservatory training, jazz studies, and new music. The ensemble earned rave reviews for their debut album A Different Take,released on Big Round Records in 2020. ”It’s been a thrilling ride around the world...the only common denominator is the superb musicianship and high octane playing of the Gruca White Ensemble”. (Music Web-International March 2021). Robert and Linda are both graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Music and teach at The Music Settlement in Cleveland. Musician Bios ROBERT GRUCA is an exciting guitarist who performs a wide range of solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire. In recent seasons he has toured throughout the US and into Canada. Possessing powerful musical interpretation and complete technical command over his instrument, Robert Gruca has earned several first prizes in national guitar competitions including Columbus State Guitar Symposium & Competition, the Appalachian State Guitar Festival Competition, and the East Carolina University Guitar Festival Competition. He was a top prize winner in the Rantucci International Guitar Competition and a semifinalist in the Guitar Foundation of America Competition and the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. To date, Robert has published two CDs. In his 2006 debut he recorded solo guitar works by Bogdanovic, Koshkins, Dyens, Rodrigo, Schubert and J.S. Bach. In 2012, Robert completed a recording of several pieces by Handel including some original transcriptions, released on the MSR label in 2012. In addition to performing, Robert Gruca is a highly motivated and dedicated guitar instructor. Robert started the first Suzuki Guitar program in Northeast Ohio at the The Music Settlement in Cleveland, Ohio. A dynamic and versatile musician, flutist LINDA WHITE excels in an array of musical styles and plays the entire spectrum of flutes from the piccolo down to the contrabass flute. She regularly performs with classical guitarist Robert Gruca as part of the Gruca White Ensemble. Comfortable with both written and improvised forms, this duo stretches the boundaries of the standard classical concert with their improvisations and arrangements of rock, funk and Latin tunes. In 2020, the Gruca White Ensemble released their debut recording, A Different Take, through PARMA Recordings Big Round label. An avid chamber musician and champion of contemporary music, Linda regularly collaborates with the composers of The Cleveland Composers Guild and has performed for the new music festival SHE SCORES since 2022. Linda is a founding member of the Blue Water Chamber Orchestra, and has also performed with The Cleveland Pops, The Cleveland Opera Orchestra, The Akron Symphony, The Canton Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, and The New World Symphony. An engaging teacher, Linda teaches at The Music Settlement, where she has students of all ages and abilities, and, along with her colleague Jane Berkner, directs two flute choirs. Linda received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming, then moved to Ohio and earned her Master of Music degree from The Cleveland Institute of Music as a student of Jeffrey Khaner. ... See MoreSee Less
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4 months ago

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UPDATE! The Gruca White Ensemble Lakewood Porch Concert scheduled for tonight 8/18 has been rescheduled to next Sunday 8/25 at 7:00pm. Please join us!Sunday, August 25 from 7:00-8:00 pmLakewood Porch Concert1208 Summit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107(bring a chair and your favorite beverage/food ... See MoreSee Less
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4 months ago

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UPDATE! Our concert on 8/10 has been CANCELLED due to our power outages in Lakewood!We’re playing 3 FREE outdoor concerts in August!!! Please join us and enjoy some great music!Friday, August 9 from 12:00-1:00 pmGruca White Ensemble Concert Under the TentThe Music Settlement11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106(bring your lunch)CANCELLED! Saturday, August 10 from 5:00-6:00 pm Lakewood Pop Up Garden Soirée1054 Kenneth Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107(bring a chair and your favorite beverage/food) Sunday, August 18 from 7:00-8:00 pmLakewood Porch Concert1208 Summit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107(bring a chair and your favorite beverage/food) ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

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We are looking forward to another CCGS Showcase concert! This year, we’ll be playing a couple of songs with the fabulous Brazilian singer/songwriter/guitarist Luca Mudaca as well as playing pieces for flute and guitar by Brazilian composers Clarice Assad and Celso Machado!Our International Series is rolling on with the 2023Showcase Concert on November 11th. This is part of Maltz Performing Arts Center's Silver Hall Concert Series. Tickets are free but we do ask you to register at: ci.ovationtix.com/36661/production/1163170?performanceId=11297385 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

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Kids enjoying themselves! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

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South Euclid Yard Concert! So great to see kids enjoying the out doors while Bob and Linda performed. It was a beautiful night for a concert! Thanks to all who came out! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

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It's going to be a perfect night for a front yard garden concert! Join the Gruca White Ensemble at 7pm at 1054 Kenneth Drive in Lakewood! ... See MoreSee Less
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