Saturday, January 19, 2010, 7:30 to 9:30
Knoxville Guitar Society presents Stanley Yates, Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr.
"one of the premier exponents of 20th-century music for the classical guitar...a truly outstanding and memorable musical experience."
The Rosette, Orange County, California, USA
British-born guitarist Stanley Yateshas established an international career as concert performer and recording artist, teacher, arranger and scholar. Performing to wide critical and audience acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, he has been praised by the English magazine Classical Guitar as "one of an elite breed of guitarists," the Fort Worth Star Telegram for the "transcendent quality of his interpretative abilities," and the Italian magazine Suonare for his "musical instinct and brilliant technique."
His recent transcription and recording of the Bach cello suites has received international attention, being described as "immaculate...a major landmark" (Classical Guitar, England), "elegant and persuasive...a transcription that makes history" (Suonare, Italy), "distinguished...refreshing" (Soundboard, USA), "compelling and technically flawless" (American Record Guide). Currently a resident of the United States, he directs the guitar program at Austin Peay State University, home of Tennessee's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
