Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Andante’ by Beethoven (tr. Pascual Roch)
Edited by Neil Smith This famous Beethoven theme is from the Roch Method for Guitar. I have left...
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Classical Guitar Album Reviews: Jan Depreter’s Bach Family Masterpiece; Duo Coincidencia’s Latin Gem; a Bestiary from Petri Kumela
Here are three recently released classical guitar albums from Jan Depreter, Duo Coincidencia, and Petri Kumela that are very different but nonetheless excellent in their own ways. Read More
Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Menuet’ by Franz Schubert (arr. Tárrega)
This Classical guitar piece was featured in many recitals by Segovia both in the programme and as an encore. Read More
Video Pick of the Week: Katarzyna Smolarek Plays Barrios’ ‘Vals Op. 8, No. 3’
It’s been while since we’ve had a Barrios “Pick,” and this Vals has long been a personal favorite...
Treasures from the Past: Chilesotti’s ‘Six Lute Pieces of the Renaissance’ (Guitar Transcription Included)
From Oscar Chilesotti’s numerous transcriptions, the Six Lute Pieces of the Renaissance emerged as standard repertoire for the modern-day guitarist after Segovia found them ideal for the opening of a recital. Read More
Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Dolly (Berceuse)’ by Fauré (arr. Peter Newbery)
Edited by Neil Smith Guitar 1 has some high passagework here. In particular, bars 67–70; here in the...
Video Pick of the Week: Watch Gérard Abiton Play a Fantastic Version of J.S. Bach’s Famous ‘Chaconne’
Depending on which calendar you prefer (Julian or Gregorian), J.S. Bach’s birthday is either March 21 or March...
Video Pick of the Week: Watch the Great Alirio Díaz Dazzle on Antonio Lauro’s ‘Seis por Derecho’
I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I stumbled across this video, which had been re-posted from...
Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Romanza’ by Schumman (arr. Tárrega)
Edited by Neil Smith The original fingering has been retained in this Romanza and even so, great care...
Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude XXII by J.S. Bach (Arr. Peter Ecker)
Edited by Neil Smith The original key for this work is B flat minor and the transposition here...