| Simon Powis, Classical Guitar Saturday, August 8, 2009 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Waynesville $15.00 |
| Australian born, classical guitarist Simon Powis will be bringing his unique international sound to our area on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Waynesville. Currently a guitar teacher at Yale University, Powis has studied under some of the world’s foremost guitar teachers. While at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Powis studied with Raffaele Agostino. Shortly after, Powis studied with Michael Lewin and Timothy Walker at the Royal Academy of Music in London. After accepting an invitation to participate in a residency at the Banff Center for the Arts in Canada, Powis was offered a full scholarship toattend Yale University, where he received Masters and Doctoral degrees. Powis is the first guitarist in over 27 years to be accepted to the school’s doctoral program. In addition to his stellar credentials, Powis is a truly generous man. He has agreed to perform an outreach concert for the Arts Council at the Pigeon Street Community Center. At this concert, Powis will talk to children and parents about his instrument and play a sampling of his music. Tickets are $15.00 each and available now for purchase at the Haywood County Arts Council. |