Canto De Ossanha by Baden Powell (1937-2000) Baden Powell de Aquino usually known simply as Baden Powell, was one of the greatest Brazilian guitarists. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together with popular harmony and swing.
Valse Andantino by Antonio Cano (1811 – 1897) Antonio Cano is a classical guitarist, teacher and composer. Cano composed about a hundred pieces and exercises for the guitar. It is probable that he gave lessons to Francisco Tarrega and contributed to the development of the technique of the tremolo. His main contribution is his guitar …
Campesina Santandereana by Jose Alejandro Morales (1913-1978) Son of Dolores López Morales and Tulio, was one of the most important Colombian composers, besides being one of the more plays left. Always characterized by its elegance, as well as his musical talent. It was the first composer in Colombia to protest songs, with the song Yesterday …
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Markt in Bahia by Peter Horton (1941-) Peter horton was a member of the Vienna Boys’ Choir as a child. He studied singing in Stuttgart, as well as in Berlin, Rio de Janeiro and Cordoba guitar. As hosts its Musiksendereihen “Cafe in measure”, “tim hortons Kleine Nachtmusik” and “tim hortons Bistro” he wrote a piece …
Amor De Mayo by Guillermo Venegas Lloveras (1915-1993) Guillermo Venegas Lloveras was born in Quebradillas. Quebradillas is a small town on the north coast of Puerto Rico. Guillermo composed boleros, waltzes, tangos, marches, danzas, and his favorite, classical. In his youth he dedicated his time to popular music and art songs, as composer, guitar player …
The Hunt by Tommy Emmanuel (1955-) William Thomas “Tommy” Emmanuel AM is an Australian guitarist, best known for his complex fingerpicking style, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar. In the May 2008 and 2010 issues of Guitar Player Magazine, he was named as “Best Acoustic Guitarist” in their readers’ poll. …
Break Free by Hillsongs Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches (the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God) and located in Sydney, Australia. The church’s senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills. Hills Christian Life Centre later …
Fugue In E major by Robin Hill (1953-) And Peter Wiltschinsky Robin Hill is a classical guitarist who has been performing worldwide for over 30 years. Robin Hill was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England and educated at Bolton School. At Huddersfield Robin met fellow guitarist Peter Wiltschinsky, and together they formed, in 1973, the Hill/Wiltschinsky …
Abide With Me by William Henry Monk (1823-1889) Probably better known in his day as an organist, church musician, and music editor, William Henry Monk composed a fair number of popular hymn tunes, including one of the most famous from nineteenth century England, “Eventide”, used for the hymn Abide with Me. He also wrote music …
Epitafois 4 by Mikis Theodorakis (1925-) Mikis (Michael) Theodorakis is one of the most renowned Greek songwriters and composers. Internationally, he is probably best known for his songs and for his scores for the films Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973).
