Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods to Spanish, Latin American and contemporary music
Alison’s repertoire is rich and diverse, displaying the many techniques and nuances of the classical guitar. Her programmes appeal to a wide audience and are always accompanied by friendly introductions, drawing the audience in further. She is musically very versatile performing a range of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods to Spanish, Latin American and contemporary music. Alison plays a Christopher Dean guitar.
St Paul's Church, Yelverton.
Classical Guitar Concert Alison Smith
Doors and cash bar open at 6.30pm, Concert commences at 7pm, Cheese and wine on completion
Swimbridge Jubilee hall EX32 OPQ
Classical Guitar Concert Alison Smith
Clearbrook Village Hall, PL20 6JD
Adult Classical Guitar Workshop, Ensemble playing, Cream tea, Coffee/tea, cakes/biscuits included in all of the breaks and all in beautiful surroundings with excellent acoustics!
Calling all enthusiastic classical guitarists to come and enjoy a fun packed musical day with like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The workshop is open to anyone from about Grade 3 upwards. There will be a range of different level parts and the music will be sent out in advance. The day will end with a delicious cream tea and an informal play through of all the music and any solos/duos /trios anyone would like to play. Please bring a packed lunch.
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel PL18 9QX
Alison Smith Classical Guitar Concert
Doors 2.45pm, Performance 3.30pm, Tea and cakes available.
Clearbrook Village Hall, PL20 6JD
Adult Classical Guitar Workshop, Ensemble playing, Cream tea, Coffee/tea, cakes/biscuits included in all of the breaks and all in beautiful surroundings with excellent acoustics!
Calling all enthusiastic classical guitarists to come and enjoy a fun packed musical day with like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The workshop is open to anyone from about Grade 3 upwards. There will be a range of different level parts and the music will be sent out in advance. The day will end with a delicious cream tea and an informal play through of all the music and any solos/duos /trios anyone would like to play. Please bring a packed lunch.
Cawsand Congregational Church, Garrett St, Cawsand PL10 1PD
Alison, who is known to often leave audiences spellbound by her sensitivity, will perform a delightful programme from her current repertoire.
Cawsand Bay Guitarfest 2026
An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Vida Guitar Quartet & Alison Smith ~ 11th -13th September 2026. Following on from six successful Guitarfests, we are returning with another exciting weekend combining great music in an area of outstanding natural beauty that inspires creativity.
There will be concerts, a master class, workshops, ensemble playing, a practice technique class - how to get the most out of your practice sessions, informal playing opportunities, afternoon tea, sea view dinners and lots of fun in a friendly environment. We are delighted that the highly acclaimed guitarists and composers William Lovelady and Gerald Garcia will be arranging a piece each specially for the course ensemble to play as two of their repertoire pieces.
This is a weekend not to be missed with a superb line up of Classic fm chart topping Craig Ogden, one of the world's finest guitarists ( Head of guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music), Vida Guitar Quartet, (Mark Eden, Mark Ashford, Amanda Cook & Chris Stell) four guitarists of exceptional artistry and "unerring musical instinct "(Gramaphone) ( teaching positions at the Royal College of Music, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) and Alison Smith , one of the UK's most exciting and lyrical guitarists, who often leaves audiences spellbound by her sensitive playing ( teaching position University of Plymouth and previously Royal Conservatoire of Scotland).
Alison, Director of the Guitarfest will be giving a concert and teaching.
Testimonials
“a master class of classical guitar played with friendly charm and sublime expertise”
The International Guitar Festival of Great Britain
“musicality, dynamic differentiation, and sensitivity, with an almost mystical tension. You don't often hear a concert guitar played like that”
Nortorfer Zeitung Germany 2012 (Trans Fiona Bubbers)
“Check out Alison's latest CD, 'Incandescent', a wonderful collection of works played beautifully. We loved it!”
International Guitar Festival of Great Britain
“Lovely hypnotic playing”
BBC Scotland
“enthralling.....demonstrated sheer virtuosity.....superb technique and sensitivity”
The International Guitar Festival of Great Britain
““the audience broke into tumultuous applause and gave another standing ovation to the young guitarist who had played her way into their hearts.”
Nortorfer Zeitung Germany 2012 (Trans Fiona Bubbers)