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Album Review: Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’

Carlos Barbosa-Lima tackled everything from Handel to Cole Porter to The Beatles, and regularly played jazz at a high level—but he was especially known for the unparalleled depth and sensitivity he brought to Latin and South American repertoire. Read More

Richard Patterson, a major figure in the classical guitar world

Guitar Concert Impresario Richard Patterson Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Programming

For 40 years, Richard Patterson and his Omni Foundation for the Arts have been one of most vital producers of classical guitar concerts in the U.S. Read More

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‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

The effect of parallel fifths has a tendency to compromise the independence of the two parts. Even still, composers from Sor to Hendrix have used it to great effect. Read More

Composer and classical guitarist Heitor Villa-Lobos with guitar

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

Villa-Lobos' "Introduction to the Choros" (1929) should be considered a groundbreaking work; it demonstrates that the guitar can be effective in an orchestral setting. Read More

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New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The 2021 New York Guitar Festival marked the legacy of the late, great classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream with 3 online concerts per day July 14–20. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

From the Classical Guitar archives, this is a 1922 setting of a most famous piece by Franz Schubert, "Moment Musical," transcribed by Francisco Tárrega. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)

Strathallan's Lament, (traditional, Robert Burns), is a superb example of this style. It is arranged here for classical guitar by Michael Clayton. Read More

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Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini Variations

Watch the great young Chinese guitarist Haicuong Mu play Giulio Regondi's variations on themes from Bellini's opera "I Montecchi e Capuletti" Read More

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New York Guitar Festival 2021 Honors Classical Guitar Giant Julian Bream with Free Online Series

The New York Guitar Festival is presenting a star-studded online tribute to Julian Bream July 14–20, 2021 on its YouTube channel. Read More

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The Absolute Beginner Guitarist’s Guide to Sight-Reading

Sight reading on guitar is a useful skill that is indispensable for many musicians. It's like a quick Polaroid picture rather than a considered portrait. Read More

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