Tag Johann Sebastian Bach

Kaiser Schmidt Guitar Duo play Bach

Kaiser Schmidt Guitar Duo plays Sonata I (MVT1) Allegro Moderato BWV 525 by J. S. Bach (1685-1750). Nice arrangement and some very good ensemble skills displayed by this young duo. “Jessica Kaiser and Jakob Schmidt both grew up in Friedberg,…

Petrit Ceku Plays Presto from BWV 1001 by Bach

I’m always on the lookout for new guitarists, that is, ones I haven’t heard of before. However, I should have known this one who won the Jack Marshall Prize and Gold Medal in the 2012 Parkening International Guitar Competition. Here…

Bach for Classical Guitar – PDF Sheet Music with Videos

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) for classical guitar – PDF sheet music or tab with video performances and lessons. Includes both a notation-only edition and a tab edition. Although Bach never specifically wrote for the classical guitar there is plenty of…

Vladimir Gorbach plays Gigue, BWV 997 by Bach

Vladimir Gorbach plays a well articulated gigue from Bach’s Lute Suite #2 BWV 997 on a 1937 Hermann Hauser I classical guitar. He has a great dance feel going with such a nice strong sense of pulse. He really digs in…

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,…

Cavatina Duo play Bach

The excellent Duo Cavatina play Sonata E Major for flute and continuo, BWV 1035, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Eugenia Moliner, flute and Denis Azabagic – guitar. Live recording at the International Gliwice Guitar Festival.  Nice realization of the continuo line for guitar. If you are unfamiliar…

A Guitar Recital by Julian Bream

The legendary guitarist Julian Bream gives a recital of Bach, Villa-Lobos, Albeniz, and Britten. BBC 2, 1978 at Old Wardour Castle. 49 mins of video.

Seyoung Park plays Allegro from BWV 998 by Bach

Another great youth guitarist. This is Korean guitarist Seyoung Park who’s been playing since 2009 and, as you can see, has progressed wonderfully. You can also check out more videos of her on her father’s YouTube channel. She does a great…

Matthew McAllister plays Bach – Prelude from Cello Suite No.1

A really nice video, sound, and performance of Bach’s Prelude from Cello Suite No.1, performed by Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister. I really like how musical McAllister’s performances are, they really speak of care and expression rather than shock and awe.…

Review: Essential Bach Arranged for the Guitar by Lily Afshar

Amazon Link: Essential Bach: Arranged for the Guitar Paperback: 116 pagesPublisher: Mel Bay Publications (December 14, 2012)Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Students could start with the cello works and go from there. Works included: Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 Cello Suite No. 3,…

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach & Lesson with PDF for Classical Guitar

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach for Guitar

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) – PDF sheet music arranged for classical guitar, from Cantata BWV 147. Comes with both a notation-only edition and a tab edition. The level is intermediate (Grade 4). YouTube Lesson…