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Winter (Largo) 2nd Movement by Antonio Vivaldi (Guitar Tab)

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Winter (Largo) 2nd Movement by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic, he is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. He composed many instrumental …

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Andante Sentimental by José Brocá (Guitar Tab)

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Andante Sentimental by José Brocá (1805–1882) José Brocá was a Spanish guitarist and composer of the Romantic period. Mainly self-taught on the guitar, he also studied briefly with Dionisio Aguado. He was reputed to have been an excellent performer. As a teacher based in Barcelona, his best-known pupils included Felipe Pedrell and José Ferrer. He …

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Castillos de Espana (Olite) by Frederico Moreno Torroba (Guitar Tab)

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Castillos de Espana (Olite) by Frederico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982) Moreno Torroba is often associated with the zarzuela, a traditional Spanish musical form. Directing several opera companies, Moreno Torroba helped introduce the zarzuela to international audiences. However, he is probably best known for his compositions for the classical guitar, many of which were dedicated to either …

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La Paloma (Arranged by Francisco Tarrega) by Sebastian Iradier [ (Guitar Tab)

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La Paloma (The Dove) by Sebastian Iradier (1809-1965) Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without the nails needed for volume. Others …

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Opus 29 Andante Sostenuto by Anton Diabelli (Guitar Tab)

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Opus 29 Andante Sostenuto by Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) Anton (or Antonio) Diabelli was an Austrian music publisher, editor and composer of Italian descent. Best known in his time as a publisher, he is most familiar today as the composer of the waltz on which Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his set of thirty-three Diabelli Variations.

Sonata in D Minor (Arranged by Julian Bream) by Domenico Cimarosa (Guitar Tab)

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Sonata in D Minor (Arranged by Julian Bream) by Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) was one of the principal Italian composers of comic operas. He began his career with the comic opera Le Stravaganze del conte, From 1784 to 1787 Cimarosa lived in various Italian cities, composing both serious and comic operas. Cimarosa was …

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