Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Presented by The Roger Smith Hotel
Co-Sponsored by New York City Classical Guitar Society

Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue
New York City (see map)

Tickets: $15

American-born guitarist Scott Sanchez has been recognized by audience members, concert presenters and reviewers for his artistry and solid musicianship. Referring to his British debut Classical Guitar Magazine (London, England) said, "Sanchez drew the audience into his playing with his excellent performance . . . a performance which at times was introspective and at others extrovert. Sanchez made light work of playing what at times looked like some fearsomely difficult passages." Soundboard Magazine (U.S.A.) has referred to Sanchez's playing as "colorful and poignant." Some of the highlights of Mr. Sanchez's past concert seasons have included recitals and masterclasses for London's St. Bride's Church; Dorset, England's Bournemouth University; Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center; Boston's King's Chapel and the California's Ventura Classical Guitar Society.

Mr. Sanchez currently has three CDs to his credit on the Intraspect label. His recordings have often been featured on various Public Radio stations in the United States.

Scott Sanchez earned his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Denver as a student of the Cuban classical guitarist, Ricardo Iznaola. He graduated with a Master of Music degree from Yale University where he was a student of the American classical guitarist, Benjamin Verdery. As a student, he also performed in masterclasses for renowned guitarists including Eliot Fisk, David Russell and Scott Tennant.

Mr. Sanchez has taught at Wesleyan University in Middleton, Connecticut; Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He currently teaches guitar at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire.