Internationally renowned Czech classical guitarist in concert March 13

Czech classical guitarist Vladislav Blaha, who has won four international guitar competitions in Europe, will perform March 13 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Blaha's concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets may be ordered by calling Mila Saskova-Pierce, associate professor of modern languages and literatures at UNL, at (402) 472-1336.

Blaha has performed in most European counties as well as the United States, Asia, Japan, Central and South America and Mexico. His current tour includes eight performances in the U.S. Midwest; two in Florida, including the Miami Guitar Festival; Cuba; Mexico; and Venezuela. His richness of expression, together with his brilliant virtuosity and stylish interpretation, give cause for much critical acclaim throughout the musical world. He has released various CD, radio and television recordings. Twenty-seven composers from 16 countries have dedicated works to him.

He is professor of guitar and head of guitar studies at the Brno Conservatoire in the Czech Republic. He frequently gives master's classes and performs in international festivals. Blaha is president of the Czech Classical Guitar Society and since 1992 is director of the International Guitar Festival and Courses in Brno.

This concert is made possible through the cooperation of the UNL Czech Komensky Club and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Nebraska Chapter.

CONTACT: Mila Saskova-Pierce, Assoc. Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures, (402) 472-1336