Kenneth Meyer
Kenneth
Meyer, a national first-prize winner at the Music Teacher's National Association
Collegiate Artist Competition, has established himself as a unique voice among
the guitarists of his generation. His
performances have been recognized for their, "High level of
musicianship," while his playing has been described as, "...Very
sincere and elegant with sensitive phrasing and a singing tone."
The Buffalo News has called him, "Impeccably articulate with superb
technique."
Since
his professional concert debut at the Teatro de la Opera de Maracay, he has
performed in Europe, South America and
throughout North America. Highlights
include concerts in the historic Basilica di San Clemente, (Italy), the Museo de
Barquisimeto, Museo del Teclado and the Sala Josˇ Felix Ribas, (Venezuela) and
the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Canada).
In addition to live concerts, his performances have been featured on
film, radio and most recently, on the Albany records label.
Frequently
in demand as a guest artist at colleges and universities across the country, he
has given concerts and lectures at the Eastman School of Music, the State
University of New York College at Fredonia, Syracuse University, the University
of Southern Mississippi, North Carolina School of the Arts, the University of
Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Hochstein School of Music, Delta College, Canisius
College, Finger Lakes and Saint Joseph's Community Colleges and the University
of Caracas in Venezuela. In
addition, he is an active performer and teacher at music festivals and has
recently been featured at the Rome, Alexandria, Eastman Guitar Summerfest and
the Alirio Diaz Guitar Festivals.
His
commitment to the cultivation and performance of new music has led to
interpretive instruction from Milton Babbitt and premiere performances of
compositions by Leslie Basset, Edward Green, Nicolas Scherzinger, James
Piorkowski, Donald J. Sparr and Canadian composer Robert Baker.
His diversity as a musician has also led to work on the Broadway touring
production of the Who's rock opera, "Tommy."
Kenneth Meyer holds degrees in Music Composition and Performance from the State University of New York at Fredonia and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He has served on the faculties of East Carolina University, SUNY at Fredonia and the Eastman School of Music and currently directs the guitar studies program at Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music.
Dr.
Meyer resides in Geneva, NY with his wife and son where he also serves on the
faculties of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Nicholas Anthony Ascioti naamusic@nycap.rr.com