Artist description William Yelverton holds a Doctorate in Guitar Performance from the Florida State University and has won top prizes in the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. He currently directs guitar studies at Middle Tennessee State University, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. William Yelverton's exceptionally diverse repertoire and brilliant technique set him apart as one of today's most exciting and unique concert artists. He is an award-winning classical guitarist whose eclectic recital programs often include folk, latin, and flamenco, together with early music performed on Renaissance lute. As an authority on the art of guitar transcription, his unprecedented performances and recordings of masterworks by great composers have received wide critical acclaim. Success at recent concerts in Birmingham, Knoxville, Columbus, and Binghamton were marked by standing ovations and encores. Since his 1988 European debut in Glasgow, Dr. Yelverton has performed throughout the United States, Mexico,Canada, and the Caribbean. His concert schedule has included performances at the Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals, live radio and television appearances, and guest artist recitals at prominent universities and music societies. In February, 2000, he was selected to accompany legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti in concert with the Nashville Symphony before an audience of 17,000.

Music Style Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Lute

Musical Influences Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, World Music

Artist History Originally from the Binghamton, New York area, William Yelverton's most recent tour included performances in NY, AL, TN, FL, and OH. William Yelverton holds a Doctorate in Guitar Performance from the Florida State University and has won top prizesin the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and the National Federation of Music ClubsCompetition. He currently directs guitar studies at Middle Tennessee State University, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Group Members William Yelverton

Instruments Guitar and Lute

Albums Harpsichord Music on Guitar, Music of South America, The Miami Concert

Press Reviews "Yelverton interpreted Bach's Prelude, Fuge, and Allegro, BWV 998 with an admirable balance between technical accuracy and artistic expression....The many colorful articulations of Domeniconi's distinctive Suite Koyunbaba were evocatively executed.... For a player not primarily specializing in the lute, Dr. Yelverton displayed an impressive command of the instrument in the opening Toys, Dances, and Fantasia by JohnDowland. These pieces were marked by clean playing with clarity of articulation and lightness of touch, while featuring a strong sense of rhythm. The Fantasia was a bravura performance....After intermission, Dr. Yelverton began a wonderfully plaintive and reflective performance of Astor Piazzolla's Milonga del Angel...this was Piazzolla well done. The well-deserved applause elicited the encore Canrios by Gaspar Sanz which ended a most enjoyable evening and another CGS season for the many appreciative listeners." Concert Review by Sean Ferguson CGS QuarterNotes Columbus Classical Guitar Society, 4/17/99 --------------------- "Yelverton performs with sensitivity and flair." SOUNDBOARD - Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America (Toronto International Guitar Competition, 1987)-----------------"The Rameau work, 'Gavotte et Doubles, becomes through Yelverton's transcription, a wonderful tour-de-force for the guitarist. Filled with energy...it dazzles and sparkles throughout. Overall, this is a first-rate program and very well played. This release introduces a fine player..." GUITAR REVIEW - (compact disc review, summer 1994)---------------------"I was simply astonished to hear the intelligence and beauty of your performance....quite wonderful!" -Dr. Thomas Heck, Musicologist/Music Librarian, Ohio State University

Location Murfreesboro, Tennessee - USA

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