Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher to perform at Boone County Public Library | Events

UNION, KY (FOX19) - Peter Fletcher displays his accomplished skills as a classical guitarist at the Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m.

Peter began guitar study at the age of seven under instructor John Sutherland. In December, 1983, he made his formal debut at the age of fifteen under the auspices of The Brasstown Concert Association in North Carolina. Fletcher furthered his studies in master classes with David Leisner, David Russell, Oscar Ghiglia and Pepe Romero. As a performer in the Christopher Parkening Master Class, he was chosen to play in the student recital two consecutive years and in 1988, the class was broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR).
    

In 1990, the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) awarded Fletcher a prize at its National Level Competition. In 1995, he received the Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music under Nicholas Goluses and was twice the recipient of an Eastman Graduate Award.
    

In demand as a performer in cultural venues throughout the country, Peter has traveled widely. He made his New York Debut at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in February 2007 and returned in March of 2009. He has released five solo CDs and contributed to numerous other projects. His current release, Peter Fletcher Plays Baroque Music for Guitar, was released last October on the Tower Hill Records label. He comes to us from New York City.