Major Performance of Guitar and Flute at CASA

October 1985

Guitarist Eliot Fisk and flutist Marya Martin.

Historical October 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Eliot Fisk, guitar, and Marya Martin, flute, will have their St. Louis debut in a duo performance Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. at CASA/The St. Louis Conservatory and Schools for the Arts.

Since winning the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 1972, flutist Marya Martin has performed with Jean-Pierre Rampal in the “Mostly Mozart” Festival at Lincoln Center, toured as soloist with the Brandenburg Ensemble, and recently toured her native New Zealand with James Galway. Ms. Martin has appeared with major symphony orchestras in this country, including St. Louis, Seattle, and the Chamber Orchestra of New England.

Her first solo recording has been recently released by the Musical Heritage Society. Returning for his fourth appearance for the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society and his first in a chamber setting, guitarist Eliot Fisk is known throughout the music world for his artistry, both as soloist and in ensemble.

Since winning first prize at the 1980 International Classical Guitar Competition in Gargnano, Italy, Mr. Fisk has performed in most U.S. cities, including New York (Alice Tully Hall), Dallas, and Los Angeles, and has performed with the orchestras of Sacramento, Puerto Rico, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

In 1983, Mr. Fisk made his television debut as guest soloist with the Julliard String Quartet, and has also appeared on the nationally televised “Christmas at Kennedy Center.” A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Fisk graduated summa cum laude from Yale College in 1976, where he became the founder and head of the guitar department. Tickets for $16, $12, $10, and $6 may be purchased from the CASA box office by calling 863-3033 or at the door.