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Soleares

by Joaquin Turina

Part of the great Spanish repertoire developed by the late Andres Segovia that made casual listeners into classical guitar aficionados.

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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JAHLA

by Lou Harrison

Arr. David Tanenbaum

 

 

An Indonesian-inspired work from one of America’s most talented composers

Cultural Cross Ties

“Songs of the Americas” with soprano Janet Chvatal

 

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Dance of the Corregidor

by Manuel de Falla

From Falla’s ballet, “The Three Cornered”. The town’s ‘fatuous’ chief of police has jailed the Miller. This dance depicts his reflection of his Don Juan capabilities and as he makes his way to the mill to court the Miller’s wife.

 

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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Toreador

by George Bizet

(for guitar and orchestra)

Arranged by Scott Kritzer.

 

You’ll recognize this tune right off but bet you’ve never heard it with guitar. This was a blast to record and perform.

Works with Orchestra

“In the Blue Hour” with soprano Janet Chvatal

 

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Nessun Dorma

By G. Puccini

Arranged by Scott Kritzer and Janet Chvatal

One of the best loved opera arias of all time, Pavarotti made a career singing this one. This arrangement is inspired by his performance yet is a ‘dream’ based on the original

Romancing the Guitar

“Romance for Guitar” , solo guitar

 

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Afro Cuban Lullaby

Traditional

 

I was performing this in Germany and afterwards was sung this tune by beautiful Cuban exotic dancers who knew the words of the original lullaby.

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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Villancio de Navidad

by Augustin Barrios Mangore

A beautiful work by one of South America’s great composers. This also doubles as a Christmas Carol.

Classical Guitar Christmas

“Classical Guitar Christmas”, solo guitar

 

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The Fisherman’s Song

by Manuel de Falla

This beautiful little lament is from Falla’s ballet “Love, the Sorcerer”. The opening appoggiatura reminds me of a tear drop as it falls on the cheek of one who is lamenting.

 

 

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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Prelude No. 1

by Heitor Villa-Lobos

These “Preludes” fit the guitar so well, they are a joy to learn and perform. This one Villa-Lobos dedicated to his wife – listen to the romantic line in the bass.

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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Prelude No. 3

by Heitor Villa-Lobos

This work is dedicated to JS Bach, a major influence in Villa-Lobos’ life. The middle melodic section is a sequence from Bach’s famous “Toccato and Fuge in D minor” for Organ.

 

My personal dedication to both Villa-Lobos works is to my former teacher, Michael Lorimer. His performances of these works were clean and driven, breathtaking.

 

 

Romance for Guitar

“Romance for Guitar”, solo guitar

 

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El Sueno de la Munequite

by Augustin Barrios Mangore

The title translates, “The Sleep of the Little Doll”.

Music of the Baroque

“Classical Guitar Christmas” for solo guitar

 

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Prelude to the 1st Cello Suite

by J.S. Bach

Arranged by Michael Lorimer

This work exudes joy! Lorimer’s transcriptions of the Cello Suites are marvelous.

 

I was inspired to make my music exude lyricism after a transforming performance that I heard of Dutch soprano Elly Ameling doing Brahms. What’s the connection you ask? I have no idea, I just know that I went home a different player than when I walked into that concert hall.

 

 

Music of the Baroque

“Classical Guitar Christmas” for solo guitar

 

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Sarabande from the 1st Cello Suite

by J.S. Bach

Arranged by Michael Lorimer

I tried my best to steal Michael Lorimer’s ornamentations here. His playing of these works were a real inspiration

Music of the Baroque

“Classical Guitar Christmas” for solo guitar

 

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