Classical Guitar in Canada featuring Canadian classical guitarists, composers, videos, and more. This is Classical Guitar is based in Victoria, BC, Canada and proud to support Canadian content.
In the 2nd vlog episode I show you a few pictures of where I live in Victoria, BC, Canada, talk about my trio CD, Erin’s Book, what I’ve been focusing on for teaching this week, and play a rough draft…
Tariq Harb plays Danza Brazilera by Jorge Morel (b.1931). This comes via Harb’s fantastic YouTube Channel. Great playing as usual from Harb and I love seeing these somewhat casual videos where the playing is so extroverted and energetic. Cool shots of the right…
Dreams Laid Down by Alan RinehartRavello Records 2018& PARMA RecordingsBuy or Learn More at Ravello | Amazon | iTunes | Spotify Check out a great story and interview about Alan and the album via Parma. Congrats to Canadian guitarist Alan…
A quick look at my setup routine followed by some Q&A about why I record in this small room, that weird triangle on my fretboard, the armsock I wear, and a performance of the Prelude from Suite pour Guitare Op.41…
Canadian guitarist Steve Cowan plays Ségoviana, Op. 366 (1957) by French composer Darius Milhaud (1892-1974). Wonderful playing as usual from Cowan who is quickly becoming one of my favourite Canadian guitarists. Beautiful clean lines, sharp articulations, and lush contrasts make this one of…
Iranian-Canadian classical guitarist Bahar Ossareh plays Introduction & Dance by Iranian guitarist/composer Pedram Falsafi (b.1978). This comes via Bahar Ossareh’s Youtube channel with video by Drew Henderson. Ossareh currently teaches and performs in Toronto and Falsafi in San Francisco. Great piece that sits on the instrument nicely…
A nice shout out to Scott guitars! Felix Dallaire & Chris Habib perform Variations on a Sarabande by Handel by Ferdinand Rebay (1880-1953) & Mallorca, Opus 202 by Isaac Albeniz (1860-1906) at the Grand Guitar Salon over in Montreal, Québec, Canada. This comes via…
Tariq Harb plays Variations on a Moldavian Hora by American composer Ian Krouse (b.1956). This comes via Harb’s fantastic YouTube Channel with video and sound production by the amazing Drew Henderson. Great performance and a real technical workout. As Harb mentions, “Composed in 1992 by Ian…
Canadian guitarist Emma Rush plays Appalachian Red by Canadian composer William Beauvais (CMC). This comes via her excellent YouTube Channel. You can view for free and/or buy the score via the CMC (Canadian Music Centre). Great playing by Rush here…
This is my new 2018 Douglass Scott Classical Guitar. He did a wonderful job on the guitar. It has a clear, elegant, and focused sound and I love the feel of the smaller scale length and body of the instrument.…
Canadian guitarist Jérôme Ducharme plays Serenade by Sofia Gubaidulina (b.1931). Played on a La Bavaria 1 guitar From Luthier Wolfgang Jellinghaus at the Grand Guitar Salon over in Montreal, Québec, Canada. This comes via the Salon’s YouTube with video and sound production by the amazing Drew Henderson. Ducharme is one of Canada’s great guitarists.…
Bradford Werner (me) and Natasha play Plaine Song for Two Lutes by Thomas Robinson (c. 1560 – 1610) – From the The Schoole of Musicke. This period lute duet is arranged for 2 guitars in score format. It includes notation only and is a PDF…