GFA Youth Winner Kevin Loh plays Paganini
Congrats to Kevin Loh for winning the youth section of the GFA competition. Sonata in E majorI. MinuettoII. Rondo (4:20)composed by Niccoló Paganini (1782-1840)performed by Kevin Loh July 1,…
At the Heart Is The Guitar – Documentary on luthier Stephan Connor
A short documentary on luthier Stephan Connor. I used to play a Connor and they are great ‘big’ sounding guitars. Based out of Boston he is one of the great…
Heike Matthiesen plays Morel
Heike Matthiesen plays Jorge Morel’s Danza Brasileira via Heike Matthiesen on YouTube.
Unlock Your Potential – An interview with Jean-François Desrosby
Earlier this year I wrote a review of this book over at Classical Guitar Canada. Jean-François Desrosby is an excellent guitarist and has put out a great little handbook to…
Review: Ioana Gandrabur – Guitar Masterpieces
Ioana Gandrabur – Guitar MasterpiecesGuitar Masterpieces From Bach to Barrios [Originally reviewed on Classical Guitar Canada in 2012] Buy or listen to samples:Ioana Gandrabur Guitar Masterpieces via Amazon Release Date: 2010Copyright: 2010…
Five Short Studies by Giuseppe Torrisi
This is a Guest Post by Dario Bitetti These five studies were in danger of never being heard and of remaining locked in a drawer. The Sicilian musician, Giuseppe Torrisi, conceived his…
Giulio Tampalini playing Podera
Giulio Tampalini playing Giovanni Podera’s Contrasti (Omaggio a Frank Martin). I like this for a few reasons. I’ve always loved Martin’s musical language, the mix of serialism with strong tonal…
Brasil Guitar Duo play Doce de Coco
The Brasil Guitar Duo (João Luiz and Douglas Lora) perform this popular South American work written by Jacob do Bandolim. Source: YouTube
Gaëlle Solal plays Fuego by Jose Ma Gallardo del Rey
“Fuego” by Jose Ma Gallardo del Rey performed by the excellent Gaëlle Solal. She has such a great mix of flowing legato and aggressive accents. Cool piece too, you can check out…
Kaori Muraji plays Saudade No.3 by Roland Dyens
Super clean and crisp technique and sound to match. Also a cool venue. Kaori Muraji plays Roland Dyens Saudade No.3. Source: Youtube
Giulio Tampalini plays “Cinque Studi Brevi” by Giuseppe Torrisi
Awesome. Great to hear new material (new to me anyway). Very effective piece with an equally effective performance by the great Giulio Tampalini. Check out his youtube channel as he’s…
Sharon Isbin Interview & Lesson
A nice interview and series of lessons with Julliard teacher and performer Sharon Isbin. She covers: some basic biography of herself, technique in right and left hand, ornamentation, phrasing, her…