Welcome to the Web Site of Alison Smith, One of the UK’s Most Exciting and Lyrical Classical Guitarists

The highly acclaimed British born classical guitarist Alison Smith has been described as one of the most exciting and lyrical guitarists to emerge in recent years. She delights audiences with her fluid technique and expressive playing, performing nationwide and in Europe.

Alison graduated with honours from Trinity college of Music, London. She was awarded the Grace Wylie Thesis Prize, a college scholarship and a scholarship from the Mary Datchelor Trust to enable her to pursue her Post - Graduate studies. She gained a Distinction in the Post - Graduate Performance Certificate. From 2002 - 2008 Alison taught guitar and coached chamber music at The Royal conservatoire of Scotland. Alison is Director of the Cawsand Bay Guitarfest, an exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea with Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo, Alison Smith, Gerald Garcia & Alison Bendy. Cawsand Bay Guitarfest 2023 >>

Her CD Albums titled Recuerdos and Incandescent have been highly successful. She has recently been engaged by Willowhayne Records to become one of their artists and has recorded a new album titled Poético under their label, which was released last spring.

Alison's CDs are distributed physically and digitally worldwide. CDs can be bought or downloaded from www.willowhaynerecords.com

Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |

Latest CD Release

“Poetico“
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |

Released in 2008

“Recuerdos” meaning “memories”
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |

Released 2013

“Incandescent“
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |
Alison Smith Classical Guitarist | Classical Guitarist Concerts, Recitals | Classical Guitarist Devon | Classical Guitarist Cornwall| Classical Guitarist South West |

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)

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