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…
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonPreviously posted on Classical Guitar Canada. Most of my recent music was written for specific players. A guitarist’s personality, strengths, preferences, and life experiences can be quite inspiring, and often lead to music…
I was watching this thinking, good, good, but then at around 1m40s I was hit but some intense virtuosity. Maybe not the cleanest ever but super effective and fantastic contrasts. Perfect for Legnani. Plus, it’s super exciting to see how…
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…
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonPreviously posted on Classical Guitar Canada It is truly wonderful that so many classical guitarists feel compelled to write for their instrument. Composing is often a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and it…
Earlier this year I reviewed Christina Sandsengen‘s fantastic new album Shades and Contrasts and now she has released this great high quality video. Here she is playing Preludio Saudade’ from ‘La Catedral’ by Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944). Top marks for…
I’m swamped with reviews right now so can’t do them all but I really wanted to give a shout-out to this excellent young guitarist who just released his debut album. London based guitarist Steven Joseph has released an accomplished recording featuring…
Domeniconi, Sasseville-Quoquochi, Tansmanby Jean-François Desrosby © 2015 Artist Website: desrosby.com Buy or listen to Samples on Amazon:Domeniconi, Sasseville-Quoquochi, Tansman Repertoire: Domeniconi: Koyunbaba – Tansman: Variations On a Theme By Scriabin – Sasseville Quoquochi: Totems II – Sasseville Quoquochi: Totems II…
“Austin Classical Guitar interviews Kris Barnett in his guitar workshop in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks about the makings of a guitar, and the work & passion put into it.” This come via the Austin Classical Guitar Society on YouTube. It’s…
I’m back from vacation in Germany & the Czeck Republic so it’s time for me to start posting again! Lots of great stuff to share after two weeks away. The Sharpe-Zohn Guitar Duo with Andrew Zohn and Robert Sharpe play…
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…