Classical Guitar

Explore interviews, profiles, and other stories from the Classical Guitar archives – dating back to 1982.

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

This fine Sonata is in the original key; the staccato indications were given on the keyboard version. Read More

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

For the more advanced duo this Reverie by Claude Debussy contains many fine chord textures. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

The interest in this famous “harper” has grown in recent years and this tuneful, rhythmic piece fits very neatly on the guitar. Read More

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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 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

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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...

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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...

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Estudio’ by Tárrega

Edited by Neil Smith Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909), is a Spanish composer often referred to as the “father of...

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Berceuse’ by Albéniz (arr. J. Morel)

Edited by Neil Smith This is a most appealing arrangement for all Albéniz fans. The title (suggesting a...

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Satie, Arr. Martin Grayson

Edited by Neil Smith Erik Satie (1866-1925) is now most famous for his Gymnopedies of 1888. Originally piano...

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Stories

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

Album Reviews: Emma Rush Celebrates 19th Century Women Composers; an Eclectic Outing from Andy Jurik

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

The Classics

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

Watch

Video Pick of the Week: John Williams and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla Play Vivaldi’s ‘Concerto for Lute in D Major’

Video Pick of the Week: Katarzyna Smolarek Plays Barrios’ ‘Vals Op. 8, No. 3’

Video Pick of the Week: Watch Gérard Abiton Play a Fantastic Version of J.S. Bach’s Famous ‘Chaconne’

Sessions

Gretchen Menn Plays Leo Brouwer’s ‘Etude No. 6‘ on a Custom Santa Cruz PJ Parlor Guitar

Classical Guitar Sessions: ‘Flametal’ Guitarist Ben Woods Plays Foo Fighters & A Rumba

‘Classical Guitar Sessions’ Presents Matthew Fish Playing Music by Johannes Möller

The Classics

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Andante’ by Beethoven (tr. Pascual Roch)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Menuet’ by Franz Schubert (arr. Tárrega)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Dolly (Berceuse)’ by Fauré (arr. Peter Newbery)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude XXII by J.S. Bach (Arr. Peter Ecker)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Estudio’ by Tárrega

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Berceuse’ by Albéniz (arr. J. Morel)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Satie, Arr. Martin Grayson

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Golden Crown Polka’ by George Bender

Album Reviews: Emma Rush Celebrates 19th Century Women Composers; an Eclectic Outing from Andy Jurik

Video Pick of the Week: John Williams and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla Play Vivaldi’s ‘Concerto for Lute in D Major’

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

The Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’

Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

Video Pick of the Week: John Williams and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla Play Vivaldi’s ‘Concerto for Lute in D Major’