Classical Guitar

John Williams on Composing His Own Music and Releasing on His Own Terms

Tomplay Interactive Sheet Music

Video Pick of the Week: Sanel Redžić Plays Gerard Drozd’s Moving Tribute to Sabrina Vlaskalic

The African Connection: A New Departure For John Williams

By Colin Cooper | From the May & June 2001 issues of Classical Guitar It is not at... Read More

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Julian Bream

Celebrating the Life of Classical Guitar Master Julian Bream

Julian Bream on Playing for Pablo Casals, the Influence of Skiffle Music on the Guitar’s Popularity, & More

Interview by Therese Wassily Saba | From the October 2006 issue of Classical Guitar It is almost 60... Read More

Throwback Thursday: Julian Bream Plays Walton’s “Bagatelle No. 5”

The prolific British composer William Walton’s opus Five Bagatelles for Guitar has been delighting professional guitarists and challenging/vexing... Read More

Video Pick of the Week

Video Pick of the week: Sharon Isbin & Colin Davin Play Rodrigo’s ‘Aranjuez, ma pensée’

The second movement of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the Adagio, is unquestionably one the best-known and most... Read More

Video Pick of the Week: Francisco Correa and Orchestra Perform Stephen Goss’ Wonderful 2012 ‘Guitar Concerto’

Here’s a great piece to conclude this year of CG Video Picks: The excellent Colombian guitarist Francisco Correa,... Read More

Music to Play

Music to Play: Enjoy Derek Hasted’s Highly Melodic ‘Captivation’

This ‘Music to Play’ originally appeared in Classical Guitar’s Spring 2019 issue. Click here to download a PDF of “Captivation”... Read More

‘Music to Play’ Submission Rules

RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING PIECES FOR “MUSIC TO PLAY” We are opening our metaphorical doors to all... Read More

Technique

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John E. Walker: Nerve Issues from Playing and Work (INJURIES. RECOVERY. GUITAR)

John E. Walker is an amateur guitarist who lives in Billings, Montana. Here, he talks about how his... Read More

Cal Henshaw Injury Recovery Guitar Focal Dystonia Classical Guitar magazine

Callum Henshaw: Physical Distress Caused Emotional Anxiety (INJURIES. RECOVERY. GUITAR)

Cal Henshaw is one of the top young guitarists in Australia, winner of multiple guitar competitions and already... Read More

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