Stuart House Afternoon Concert - Alison Smith

Come to hear Alison Smith, classical guitarist for the Afternoon Concert at Stuart House on 17th May at 2.30pm.

Tickets are £7 with complimentary refreshments.

Do not miss this opportunity to hear the highly acclaimed British born classical guitarist perform an exciting and appealing programme, including works by Weiss, Chopin, Mertz, Barrios, Lovelady & George Shearing. Alison has been described as one of the most exciting and lyrical guitarists to emerge in recent years. She delights audiences with her fluid technique and expressive playing, performing nationwide and in Europe at concert halls, festivals and broadcasts live on BBC Radio. Alison taught at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland between 2002 – 2008. Her CD Albums titled Recuerdos and Incandescent have been highly successful. She has recently been taken on by Willowhayne Records to become one of their artists. Alison’s CDs are distributed both physically and digitally worldwide. There are exciting plans for a new recording in the future. www.alisonsmithguitar.com

“the audience broke into tumultuous applause and gave another standing ovation to the young guitarist who had played her way into their hearts”
Nortorfer Feitung Germany 2012 (Trans Fiona Bubbers)

“musicality, dynamic differentiation, and sensitivity, with an almost mystical tension. You don’t often hear a concert guitar played like that”
Nortorfer Zeitung Germany 2012 (Trans Fiona Bubbers)

“enthralling……demonstrated sheer virtuosity……superb technique and sensitivity……a master class of classical guitar played with friendly charm and sublime expertise”
International Guitar Festival of Great Britain