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New Releases by Eddie Healy

Artist Website: eddiehealy.comPublisher: Les Productions d’OZ The Path to Truth: A suite for three guitars in three movements (I. Stagnation II. Irrevocably Becoming… III. Direction). Published: 2014. My favourite thing about these works is that they sound fairly clear and suit the…

Review: Mosaic by Michael Kolk

Mosaic: Classical Guitar Favouritesby Michael Kolk Artist Website: michaelkolkguitar.comALMA Records: almarecords.com Buy the album or listen to samples: Mosaic via AmazonOr check out his website for more purchase options. Review by Bradford Werner, thisisclassicalguitar.com I’m a big fan of Canadian guitarist…

Review: Essential Flamenco Guitar by Juan Martin

Learn more or buy via Amazon: Essential Flamenco Guitar Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1by Juan MartinPublisher: Mel Bay140 pages I’ve been a long time fan of Juan Martin’s other book, (Amazon: Solo Flamenco Guitar, CD, and DVD: Vol. 1) which are…

Review: Definitive de Falla by Nestor Ausqui

Buy or Learn More: Definitive De Falla via Amazon By Nestor AusquiPaperback: 36 pagesPublisher: Mel Bay Publications (October 24, 2013)Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.5 x 11.2 inches From the publisher: Nestor Ausqui hails from the picturesque Argentinian city of Santa…

Review: Spanish Music for Two Guitars

Spanish Music for Two Guitarsby Kacha MetreveliBuy via Sheet Music PlusPublished by Mel Bay Publications. I know Spanish guitar music is overplayed and not always every teacher’s choice but this book of duets is great. These intermediate level duos for…

Modern Hearts & Interview with Adrian Verdejo

I guess today the site is called this is electric guitar! My good friend and colleague Adrian Verdejo has just released a brilliant recording of new music and modern works for electric guitar. Adrian is an excellent classical guitarist but…

Review: Aranjuez by Miloš Karadaglić

Buy via Amazon: Aranjuez by Miloš Karadaglić Artist Website: milosguitar.comOrchestra: London Philharmonic OrchestraConductor: Yannick Nezet-SeguinLabel: Mercury Classics / Deutsche Grammophon / et al.. The new release by Miloš Karadaglić begins and ends with two of the most popular concertos in the repertoire: Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez…

A Guitar Through the Eras by Tariq Harb

Artist Website: tariqharb.comListen to samples or buy from Amazon: Tariq Harb: A Guitar Through the Eras Producers: Patrick Kearney, Tariq HarbRecording Engineer: Adam PietrykowskiStudio: LaFlame Studios. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Mastering  Engineer: Drew Henderson Repertoire:Fantasia No.7 by John Dowland (1563-1626)Lute Suite No.2,…

Review: Quartet & Imminent Loss by Eddie Healy

Artist Website: eddiehealy.comListen to recordings via ReverbNation Publisher, Sales, Samples: Les Productions d’OZ:Quartet or Imminent Loss Direction by Eddie Healy (via Amazon) – Healy also put out this recording which contains both of these works as well as numerous other compositions. The albums sounds…

Review: Elemental by Frank Wallace

elemental Frank Wallacehis own new works, vol. IIIRecorded: September 2013 at the Hillsborough Center Congregational Church, NHEngineering and mastering: Frank WallaceArt, photography and design: Nancy KnowlesLabel: GYRERelease Date: April 1, 2014 Artist WebsiteLabel WebsiteListen to SamplesRead Wallace’s Notes: Of particular interest…

Review: Sonata by Cesar Rojas

Sonata by Cesar RojasArtist Website: cesarrojasguitar.com Highlights: The Dowland is beautiful with great shaping and phrasing. The Dyens is played with ease which is no easy feat. Columbian born guitarist Cesar Rojas is currently based out of Toronto, Canada.  I recall…