Martha Masters Concert Information

On Monday, November 5, 2001 at 8:00 PM one of America's finest guitarists will play a concert on the Classical Guitar at the All Saints Episcopal Church on 1710 South Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City. This concert is part of the 2001-2002 Guitar Master Series, and is jointly supported by a grant from the Utah Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Season tickets are available for $35 per person. Ticket prices at the door will be $15. Student tickets are $10. Call 531-7066 for additional information.

Martha Masters Bio

Martha Masters is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation, being described as "artful, virtuosic and sophisticated," (Palos Verdes Peninsula News) with "poise, maturity and clean technique" (San Antonio Express-News). In October of 2000 Martha won first prize in the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Solo Competition, including a recording contract with Naxos, a concert video with Mel Bay, and an extensive North American concert tour. In November of 2000, she also won the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition in Linares, Spain and was a finalist in the Alexandre Tansman International Competition of Musical Personalities in Lodz, Poland. Prior to 2000, Martha was a prizewinner or finalist in numerous other international competitions, including the 1999 International Guitar Competition "Paco Santiago Mar’n" in Granada, Spain, the 1998 Tokyo International Guitar Competition and the 1997 GFA International Solo Competition.

Currently, Martha is on the guitar faculty at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She received both the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, where she studied with Manuel Barrueco, and completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Southern California as a student of Scott Tennant.

Martha Masters Concert Reviews

Soundboard

"Masters had a sweet tone... a fine balanced tremolo... I would go out of my way to hear [Martha] play again."

Gendai Guitar Magazine

"[Masters] demonstrated a good sense of singing and produced excellent atmosphere with intelligent music and phrasing... her music was noble. She created a joyful and elegant atmosphere with good fluid passage. She showed her articulated and rich tone, and generated a romantic flavor with good sensibility. Her strong technical ability allowed her to maintain excellent musicality even in difficult passages, which was very impressive."

San Antonio Express-News

"Poise, maturity and clean technique... Masters put her ample dexterity to good use... Her control of instrumental color was exemplary."

Scott Tennant

"Martha Masters will most certainly be one of the most sought -after guitarists of her generation - hear her!"

Palos Verdes Peninsula News

"...Artful, virtuosic, and sophisticated."

Seattle Classic Guitar Society

"Martha Masters' disc entitled Serenade, is a charming collection of music that clearly shows why she has gained the recognition she has: the performances display a love and understanding of the music that gives each a distinct character and really allows the pieces to communicate directly with the listener."