The Classical Guitar Ensemble Performs a Celebration of the Birthday of Andres Segovia at Webster University

What/Who:

Webster University presents the Classical Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of John McClellan. This a Tribute Concert in memory of Andres Segovia. The Webster Universtiy Classical Guitar Ensemble will play music associated with Maestro Segovia.

John McClellan is currently a professor of classical guitar for Webster University. In addition, he serves on the boards of Mel Bay Publications, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and is executive director of the St. Louis Guitar Consortium, Inc. Recently he published a guitar technique book about the music of Chet Atkins. McClellan performed with Luciano Pavarotti during his 1999 World Tour, and has done major tours of the U.S and Australia. He has issued several discs as a guitar soloist and as a duo performer with Kirk Hanser. McClellan earned his Master of Music degree at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music. Further studies followed at Yale University with guitarist Benjamin Verdery, Brazilian cellist Aldo Parisot and Bach scholar and harpsichordist Anthony Newman.

When:

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2008, 4 p.m.

Where:

Winifred Moore Auditorium, Webster University

470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Cost:

$3 at the door.

More Info:

Call 968-7032, or the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.

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