Acclaimed guitarist to perform and instruct at PJC

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Published on November 7, 2007

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Pensacola Junior College Lyceum series proudly presents classical guitarist William Kanengiser.

Kanengiser offers a free classical guitar master class 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Center, Building 8, room 884, on the Pensacola campus.

He performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8.

Recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists,  Kanengiser has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart, Handel and Bartók to his innovative excursions into the music of Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. Praised by the Los Angeles Times for his “dizzying execution” and “exceeding vitality and warmth,” Kanengiser has performed in recital and as guest soloist with orchestras in virtually every major American city, ranging from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to San Francisco’s Herbst Theater, as well as throughout Canada, Europe and Asia.

Concert tickets are $10; seniors, children, non-PJC students, $8; Senior Club members, PJC staff, faculty, retirees, $6; PJC students, free. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, cash or check are accepted.

Purchase tickets at the Lyceum Box Office in the Ashmore, 1000 College Blvd.

For more information, call 484-1847.