DR. STANLEY ALEXANDROWICZ Classical Guitarist
Classical Guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz is becoming internationally renowned for his virtuosic musicality, insightful interpretations, and refined guitarism. In addition to his command of the instrument's standard repertoire, he has premiered and commissioned over 100 works by composers from Europe, Asia, North America, Cuba, and South America. He is truly an "artist-of-our-time."
A native of New Jersey, he began his musical studies at the age of eight, and was soon receiving both awards and accolades. He next entered the Manhattan School of Music wherein the influence of his mentor Manuel Barrueco profoundly influenced his musical outlook. He was awarded the "Doctor of Musical Arts" degree in 1994.
An ALBANY RECORDS recording artist, Stanley Alexandrowicz's recording of Dominick Argento's Postcard from Morocco with the Curtis Opera has recently been released (ALBANY TR1098-99). Forthcoming in Winter 2009-10 is new CD of 20th and 21st Century American guitar works (Ernst Bacon, Brian Fennelly, Kendall Kennison, Eric Sessler, Edward Green, and Carlton Wilkinson). He has been honored with the Ernst Bacon Society's recording grant to commit to CD the premiere performances of the composer's works for guitar. (He is also editing these works for publication).
A scholar and specialist in the field of 19th Century music, he often features the virtuoso Romantic guitar repertoire in his concert programs - both in conjunction with the "music of our time" and, in recitals devoted to the Romantic Art.
Performances during the 2009-10 concert season include New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Princeton, and include the U.S. premiere of Vaclav Kucera's "Concierto Imaginativo-Homenaje a Salvador Dali" for guitar and string orchestra (Balimore), and his "Diario-Omaggio a Che Guevara" (NYC), in honor of the composer's 80th birthday year.