Theme & Variations for 3 Guitars

Alexandre Lagoya once said: 'For one Guitar you can write what the Guitar will allow you to write. For two Guitars you can write what you choose.' While there is a measure of overstatement in this it remains true that themedium of two Guitars allows much greater creative freedom to the composer.There are many kinds of Guitar-duo works- at one extreme the very simple at the other the call for two virtuosi; those in this book inhabit themiddle of this spectrum. They are not in effect accompanied Guitar solos but equal duets in which two players of moderate technical ability converse with one another sharing the lead. This they do without sacrificing musicalinterest.Two of the pieces consist of variations on folk tunes - Shades of Green uses the Irish tune The Next Market Day while Varieties of Scotch is based on the well known Scottish tune YeBanks and Braes. The remaining duet is an affectionate nod in the ragtime direction of Scott Joplin. The two sets of variations are suitable for concert use and Joblinesque is a natural encore piece.

2-CD Set-Performed by Christian Reichert primo guitar; Beata Bedkowska-Huang secondo guitar Accompaniment: Christian Reichert primo guitar; Beata Bedkowska-Huang secondo guitar These three long-form duets by Spanish classical guitar master Fernando Sor feature beautifully crafted melodies artfully orchestrated between the two guitars and a technical approachability for all intemediate-level guitarists. The three works presented here all come from the late 1820s and 1830s. The Divertissement is in three-movement form whereas both L'Encouragement and Souvenir de Russie take the form of an introduction followed by a theme with variations capped off with a dance-like finale. ThisMusic Minus One edition presents a sparkling performance of these duets from virtuosi Christian Reichert and Beata Bedkowska-Huang. Listen to their technique either from the combined recording or from one of the solo parts presented separately; then you join either Mr. Reichert or Ms. Bedkowska-Huang to make your own beautiful music! Featuring music for players of nearly all levels every guitarist will revel in a celebration of the classical guitar at its zenith. Includes an expansive newly engraved authoritative performance edition of the music score featuring both guitar parts with performance suggestions from Christian Reichert and edited by both Mr. Reichert and Ms. Bedkowska-Huang and printed on high-quality ivory paper; plus a CD containing the complete performance of the pieces in digital stereo; a second compact disc containing accompaniments to each piece first minus the primo guitar part then presented again minus the secondo part.

Sparks, Jeremy. Par BRAHMS J.. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / 4 Guitares