The Wimberley Players will present classical guitarist Charles Cavanaugh to lead off as the first performer of the 2023 season concerts. The 108-seat Wimberley Playhouse is ideally suited for solo and duet musical performances. Cavanaugh will be performing original compositions and telling the stories that inspired him.
Charles Cavanaugh, who was born in Houston, studied classical guitar and composition at The University of North Texas and The Basel Academy of Music Switzerland. As a student in 1980, he won the Texas UIL classical guitar competition and in 1981 participated in the Segovia guitar competition in England.
Cavanaugh graduated with a computer science degree from University of Texas-Dallas and went on to work for 25 years in the industry in the U.S., Switzerland and Sweden. He has been performing professionally since 1977 when he was an Artist in Residence at the Austin Symphony Square until 1978. He has made his home in Wimberley since 2013.
Cavanaugh has produced two CDs: One titled “Waves” in Switzerland and another titled “Shimmering Light” at Bluerock studios in Wimberley. His music is inspired by jazz, classical and folk influences. For a sneak peek at what to expect in this concert, there are recordings and videos links on WimberleyPlayers. org and available on YouTube and Spotify using the search text Charles Cavanaugh Waves Shimmering Light.
Charles Cavanaugh will play one night only, Wednesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating is $22; Student tickets are $18 with and ID. Prices include all fees. Tickets are available at WimberleyPlayers.org or by phone at 512-8470575.
The Wimberley Players are located at 450 Old Kyle Road in Wimberley.
