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The Contemporary Guitar by John SchneiderRevised and Enlarged Edition (August 20, 2015)Paperback, Hardcover, or eBook: 360 pagesLanguage: EnglishPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (August 20, 2015) Look Inside the Book or Buy: The Contemporary Guitar (Amazon.com) The contemporary concert guitar scene, its…
I’d like to introduce the excellent guitarist Yuri Liberzon as well as congratulate him on his new album titled Ascension. It’s a great mix of repertoire from the complexity of Bach, lighter side of the Beatles, freedom of Keith Jarrett,…
MSP Pickup for Musical InstrumentsManufacurer: 123sound.jpInternational Sales via 123sound.jpInuyama Aichi, JapanPrice: $99USThe Good Stuff The magnet installation is quick and great because you don’t have to remove your strings or get sticky gunk on your guitar. For relatively cheap you’ll be…
Saggio by Victor Manuel Amaral Ramierz Edited and arranged for two guitars by Duo AmaralWebsite: duoamaral.comScore available by request here.$20 USD plus shipping I’m happy to share this publication by the fantastic Duo Amaral (Jorge Amaral and Mia Pomerantz-Amaral). I…
Here’s a new release by composer Garth Baxter and performed by Katherine Unha Keem, soprano; Andrew Stewart, piano; Kathrin Murray, guitar; Peter Scott Drackley, tenor. From the Heart: Three American Women is a significant contribution to the guitar and voice…
Classical guitarist and composer, Randall Kohl, recently sent me some interesting materials. Kohl is on the music faculty of the Universidad Veracruzana en Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. I wanted to showcase three items: a new CD with music from the Orizaban…
The Wayward TrailElliot Simpson, Just Intonation GuitarMicroFest Records 2015Executive Producer: John Schneider Buy or listen to Samples on Amazon or SoundCloud The last two album reviews featuring just intonation were John Schneider’s Harry Partch and Ben Johnston recordings. Through his…
Bidla – Agnew McAllister DuoAisling Agnew (Flute), Matthew McAllister (Guitar) Artist Websites: agnewmcallisterduo.com, matthewmcallister.com, aislingagnew.com Release Date: June 15, 2015Editor, Producer, Artwork: Uros BaricIn Collaboration with Baros Records Buy or Listen to Samples: Bidla on Amazon Repertoire: Sonata in G Major…
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…
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…
Nocturne – Guitar Music of the 19th Century by Drew HendersonWebsite: classicalguitarist.ca2014 Drew Henderson Buy or Listen to Samples: Amazon, iTunes, CDBaby If you follow this site you’ve already seen Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson’s numerous videos so you know he’s…