The Medford Arts Center proudly presents classical guitarist Keith Calmes in concert in his third appearance at the MAC on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m.
Coined a “master musician” by Guitar for the Practicing Musician Magazine, Keith Calmes earned degrees in classical guitar performance from the University of Southern California, California StateUniversity, Northridge and the Juilliard School.
As winner of the Artists International Competition, Keith made his Carnegie Recital Hall debut in 1992. Mel Bay Publications has published several of his books, including Guitar Music of the 16th Century and Gospel Favorites for Classical Guitar.
During the last few years, Keith’s performances have included lecture-recitals at the national conventions of the American String Teachers Association and the Guitar Foundation of America, concerts of the complete solo guitar works of Heitor Villa-Lobos, concertos with Monmouth Symphony and the premieres of many solo works.
Keith is currently recording an album of music for electric guitar and computer with the eclectic and esteemed Dutch composer Chiel Meijering (AmsterdamGuitar Trio). He was recently presented with an Outstanding Educator award from The College of NewJersey.
The MAC is located at 18N. Main Street, Medford. Admission will be $10 at thedoor.
For further information please call Tony Femiano at (609) 654 1855 or email: Jazzdoc733@aol.com.
