Video Pick of the Week: Karmen Štendler Plays Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No. 1’
May 17, 2021 marks the great and eccentric French composer Erik Satie‘s 155th birthday, so we salute him...
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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
Album Reviews: Emma Rush Celebrates 19th Century Women Composers; an Eclectic Outing from Andy Jurik
Emma Rush plays works by little-known 19th century women composers; and Andy Jurik takes on pieces by Ernesto Nazareth, The Beatles, Francis Poulenc and more. 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
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
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...
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
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...