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William
Kanengiser
classical guitar
Recognized
as one of AmericaÕs most brilliant guitarists, WILLIAM
KANENGISER won First Prize of the Concert Artists Guild
Competition as well as major international competitions
in Toronto and Paris. He has developed a unique repertoire
for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements
of Mozart, Handel, and Bart—k to his innovative excursions
into the music of Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. Praised
by the Los Angeles Times for his Òdizzying executionÓ
and Òexceeding vitality and warmth,Ó his debut recording
for GSP won an ÒINDIEÓ award for Best Classical Recording,
and he records for Sony Classical as a member of the Los
Angeles Guitar Quartet.
In addition to his worldwide performances and recordings
for Sony Classical and Delos with the Los Angeles Guitar
Quartet, Mr. Kanengiser has collaborated with a wide range
of important artists, including the Miami String Quartet,
flutist Marina Piccinini, pianist Mia Chung, violinist
Maria Bachmann, and recorder artist Aldo Abreu.
Born
in Orange, New Jersey and now residing in Los Angeles,
Mr. Kanengiser studied at the University of Southern California,
being named Outstanding Graduate of the School of Music
upon the completion of both his BachelorÕs and MasterÕs
degrees. His principal teachers were Malcolm Hamilton,
Pepe Romero, and James F. Smith. He is now a member of
the USC faculty and offers frequent master classes at
universities and guitar festivals throughout the world.
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PROGRAM
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G.F.Handel (arr. W.Kanengiser) Suite No.8 in D Major - Allemande,
Allegro, Courante, Aria, Gigue
Joaquin
Rodrigo - En Los Trigales - Tiento Antiguo - Fandango
Fernand
Sor Grand Solo, Op.14
Frederic
Hand Missing Her
Brian
Head Sketches for Friends - Lobster Tale - November Song
- Brookland Boogie
Leo
Brouwer - Afro-Cuban Lullaby - Danza Caracterristica
Carlo
Domeniconi Koyunbaba |