Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from British Columbia, Canada. He owns and edits the online publication This is Classical Guitar and sheet music store Werner Guitar Editions. He has taught a wide range of students from dedicated youth, hobbyists adults, and emerging young professionals in collage programs. Bradford taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced and performed in Greater Victoria for 20 years. He adjudicates festivals, and has given exams and masterclasses for The Alberta Provincial Festival, Mount Royal University, Calgary Guitar Society, and many more. Also see his work with the Quelus Guitar Duo, and the Victoria Guitar Trio with Michael Dias and Adrian Verdejo. The trio has commissioned numerous premieres and recorded an album on RedShift Records showcasing contemporary Canadian composers. See more at his personal website.
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Luke Trimble & Stephan Kane Play Granados

Luke sent me this yesterday which is perfect as today is the anniversary of Granados’ death. The Kailua Guitar Duo (Luke Trimble & Stephan Kane) play Intermezzo: from the Opera Goyescas, by Spanish composer Enrique Granados (1867–1916). Here’s a blurb…

Macyn Taylor plays Merrily Kissed the Quaker

Not classical but charming playing in this little period concert series. Macyn Taylor plays Merrily Kissed the Quaker arranged by Pierre Bensusan. Via Bruce Petros on his YouTube, also see Petros Guitars, here’s the quote: “This is the third piece…

Jérémy Jouve plays Toccata de Lucia by Duplessy

French guitarist Jérémy Jouve plays Toccata de Lucia by Mathias Duplessy. Clean and quick playing with such smooth phrasing, Jouve is awesome. Available on the album “Cavalcade” coming out in April or May. If you don’t know Jouve he has…

Michael Kolk Plays Lágrima by Tárrega

Canadian guitarist Michael Kolk plays Lágrima by Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909). Kolk is a fantastic player and has played a huge range of solo repertoire and also duo rep with the the Henderson-Kolk Duo. For his latest album he…

Españoletas by Gaspar Sanz (PDF)

Españoletas by Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710). PDF sheet music for classical guitar. Comes with both a notation-only edition and a tab edition. You can follow the link below to learn more. Gaspar Sanz Collection – PDF Edition These popular works by Gaspar…

Henderson-Kolk Duo Play Tedesco

The Canadian Henderson-Kolk Duo (Drew Henderson & Michael Kolk) play Prelude no. 3 in a minor by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968). This comes via Drew Henderson’s YouTube Channel. This prelude is from “Les Guitares bien tempérées” Op. 199 (24 preludes and fugues…

Christophe Dejour Plays Berg Op. 1

Christophe Dejour plays Opus 1 by Alban Berg (1885–1935). For all you students out there Berg is one of the more important composers of the 20th century, to date his Wozzeck is the most widely performed opera among the Second Viennese School.…

Fuga by Gaspar Sanz (PDF)

Fuga by Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710). PDF sheet music for classical guitar. Comes with both a notation-only edition and tab editions. Check out the link below. Gaspar Sanz Collection – PDF Edition These popular works by Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710) originate from his Instrucción…

Matthew McAllister plays La Catedral

Scottish classical guitarist Matthew McAllister plays La Catedral by Paraguayan guitarist and composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885–1944). This hugely popular work is played beautifully by McAllister who is one of the most musical players out there. Super nice guy and…

Michael Partington & Valerie Muzzolini Gordon Play Hovhaness

Seattle based guitarist Michael Partington and harpist Valerie Muzzolini Gordon play Spirit of Trees, Op. 374 by Alan Hovhaness , Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, January 12, 2014. If you don’t already know Hovhaness here’s some info via wiki: Alan Hovhaness (1911–2000) was an American composer. He…

Mrs. Winters Jump by Dowland (Free PDF)

Mrs Winter’s Jump by John Dowland (1563-1626) – PDF sheet music and video for classical guitar. Free sheet music edition or premium tab. Early-Intermediate (Grade 4). Free Notation Edition (+ French Tablature) Mrs Winter’s Jump by John Dowland (Free PDF) TAB…