Internationally celebrated as one of the world's foremost classical guitarists and acclaimed for his technique and interpretations, Fierens' appearance will be the centerpiece of a campus reunion of the Thomas Jefferson College. The former component of then-Grand Valley State Colleges existed from 1968 to 1980.
The Argentina-born artist was a prot¿g¿ of the legendary Andres Segovia, who guided him to his professional debut in Spain in 1963. Since then he has won acclaim with performances all over the world, including Switzerland, Belgium, England, The Netherlands, the Far East, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as in this country. He has performed recitals in New York's Merkin Concert Hall and 92nd Street YMCA, as well as a concert appearance with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
He has recorded Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonata and Capriccio Diabolico as well as Spanish music by Aleniz, Rodrigo and Tarrega for the ASV label.
Tickets for the performance are $10 (advance sale only) and are available from the GVSU Alumni Relations Office by calling (800) 558-0541 or (616) 895-3590. Light refreshments will be served following the performance.
