Etude No 24 by Napoleon Coste (1805 – 1883) Napoleon is french and is a major figure in guitar composition of the mid-nineteenth century. Napoleon was taught by his mother at a very early age. Napoleon later became Fernando sor‘s student and quickly established himself as the leading French virtuoso guitarist. Napoleon is the first …
Tonadilla by Andrés Segovia (1893-1987) Andrés Segovia was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Jaén, Andalucia, Spain. He is widely considered to be one of the best known and most influential classical guitar personalities of the 20th century, having a considerable influence on later guitarists, particularly because of important guitar works that were dedicated …
Triste no 4 by Julian Aguirre (1868-1924) Arranged by Andrés Segovia Julián Aguirre was an Argentine composer and pianist. Born in Buenos Aires, Aguirre spent his formative years in Spain. Considered one of the best Argentine composers of his generation, Aguirre wrote more than 60 piano pieces. Triste No 4 is full of harmonics-almost in …
Kleine Romanze by Luise Walker (1910-1998) Walker was born in Vienna and began studying guitar at the age of eight. She also took lessons with Heinrich Albert, Miguel Llobet, both of whom were frequent guests at her parents home, also with Andrés Segovia and Emilio Pujol. Walker gave concerts internationally, touring through many parts of …
Grauna by Joao Penambuco (1883-1947) João Teixeira Guimarães (1883-1947), better known as João Pernambuco, is one of the founders of the Brasilian guitar choro style, and his compositions for solo violão are deservedly considered belonging to the core of classic choro, popular with guitarists, loved and admired by audiences in Brazil and elsewhere.
Cueca Chilena by Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) Antonio Lauro was a Venezuelan musician, considered to be one of the foremost South American composers for the Guitar in the 20th century. The works of Antonio Lauro have long been very popular with guitarists worldwide, several recordings by John Williams and David Russell have set Lauro’s fame in …
Oblivion (Arranged by Brendan Lake) by Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneónist, he regularly performed his own compositions with different ensembles.
Adios A Ocumare by Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) Antonio Lauro was a Venezuelan musician, considered to be one of the foremost South American composers for the Guitar in the 20th century. The works of Antonio Lauro have long been very popular with guitarists worldwide, several recordings by John Williams and David Russell have set Lauro’s fame …
Yo Adoro A Mi Madre (I adore my mother) by Manuel Ponce (1882-1948) Manuel Ponce was a Mexican composer active in the 20th century. His work as a composer, music educator and scholar of Mexican music connected the concert scene with a usually forgotten tradition of popular song and Mexican folklore. Many of his compositions …
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La Cartagenera by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) 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 say this …
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