Modern repertoire for the classical guitar including videos and sheet music articles. From early 20th century composers to contemporary new music.
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson plays the final movement of Tres Piezas Españolas by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999). As usual the playing, video, and sound (all done by Henderson) are fantastic. Recorded at Grace Church on the Hill in Toronto. Guitar by…
New York based guitarist Kevin R. Gallagher plays the Prelude from Suite Compostelana by Spanish composer and pianist Frederic Mompou (1893–1987). Fantastic performance with great phrasing and articulations. Also nice colouring throughout. Gallagher was the first-prize winner in the 1993…
Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion DancesMusic of Harry Partch, Vol. 2Bridge Records, 2014 Listen to samples or buy on Amazon: Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion Dances A big congratulations to John Schneider and the Partch ensemble for their 2014 Grammy…
Thailand guitarist and 2014 GFA winner, Ekachai Jearakul, plays Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco’s (1895–1968) Quintetto for guitar and string quartet op.143 with the Perosi ensemble (M.Bianchi, M.Coco, M.Redegoso and C.Merlo).This is via his placing 2nd Prizewinner at the 46th Michele Pittaluga…
Thomas Viloteau plays the iconic Tango en Skaï by Roland Dyens, with whom he studied with in Paris. You can grab the sheet music via Amazon.com, it’s a fun piece and not outrageously difficult (although Viloteau gives us all a…
Croatian guitarist Zoran Dukić (b.1969) plays movements I, II, and VI from Six Balkan Miniatures by Serbian-born American composer/guitarist Dušan Bogdanović (b.1955). This comes via the excellent D’Addario Foundation on their Youtube channel. Includes a few small words about Dukić’s…
David Russell plays Shadow of the Moon by Vincent Lindsey-Clark. This comes via Siccas Guitars and their great YouTube channel! Vincent Lindsey-Clark is a UK guitarist and composer and of course you need no introduction for the legendary David Russell. Looks like a…
Canadian guitarist Jérôme Ducharme plays A Piece for Guitar (1991) by Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996). Performed for the Maastricht Guitar Society November 28th 2014. Nice little piece with the usual spacious beauty and interest in sound that is often associated with…
Berceuse by Robert Beaser (b. 1954) played by Adam Eccleston, flute & Zaira Meneses, guitar. This comes via the Boston Guitarfest 2014, Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory. Produced by Brian Dixon with audio captured by NEC Audio The Boston Guitarfest have been releasing some fantastic material…
He’s a post about myself and my two great friends and colleagues. The Victoria Guitar Trio Plays Suspended Waltz (1998) from Elsewhereless by Canadian composer Rodney Sharman (1958). Arranged for Guitar Trio by Michael Dias. Oak Bay Music Society, Matinée Concert Series, March 22, 2015, Society…
Slovenian guitarist Karmen Stendler plays Chiton, written by a Slovenian composer Uroš Rojko (1954, Ljubljana). Recorded live in March 2015 at 2d Recording Studio in Slovenia. Played on a Darryl Perry guitar. Last week I posted another one with Stendler, Duo 206 with Stendler…
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonVisit his site for great info, free scores, and more! First, a disclaimer: I’m a composer. I do play classical guitar, but all my training and experience is in composition. Also, I’m…