John Duarte, England’s premiere composer for classical guitar, will explain his works during a concert and lecture at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Jonsson Performance Hall on Friday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m.

Duarte’s compositions will be performed by UTD faculty members Enric Madriguera and Kathryn Evans, as well as by student performers. Admission to the recital is free and open to the public.

In addition, Duarte will hold a master class Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in Jonsson Performance Hall. The participation fee for the class is $25; listeners are welcome at no charge. For audition information, contact Enric Madriguera at 972-860-7138 or Kathryn Evans at 972-883-2765.

For information about the many musical, arts, theatre, dance and other performances and exhibitions held throughout the year at UTD, please call 972-UTD-ARTS (972-883-2787), or e-mail utdarts@utdallas.edu, or visit the School of Arts and Humanities’ web site at www.utdallas.edu/ah/. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations may call 972-883-2982. Texas Relay Operator: 1-800-RELAYVV.

About UTD

The University of Texas at Dallas, located at the convergence of Richardson, Plano and Dallas in the heart of the complex of major multinational technology corporations known as the Telecom Corridor, enrolls more than 7,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. The school’s freshman class traditionally stands at the forefront of Texas state universities in terms of average SAT scores. The university offers a broad assortment of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. For additional information about UTD, please visit the university’s web site at www.utdallas.edu.