SKU: MB.30829
ISBN 9781513465753. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This publication presents a lightly modernized, fully corrected, reliable edition of Francisco T?rrega?s more idiomatic transcriptions and arrangements for the classic guitar. T?rrega, who was also an able pianist, chose works by diverse composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Fr?d?ric Chopin, and Robert Schumann to arrange for his own guitar performances, greatly expanding the concert guitar repertoire of his time.This publication provides today?s players with a dependable edition of these works that can be seamlessly incorporated into any modern concert program. Written in standard notation only for the intermediate to advanced guitarist, this collection features pieces that were less commonly heard on the guitar and sound remarkably fresh to this day.
SKU: GI.G-145876
ISBN 9781574630213. UPC: 888680067700.
Romantic guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega was born in Spain on November 21st 1852. He was trained at the Madrid Conservatory where he studied composition and was proficient on both guitar and piano. Through his compositions and unique sound, he is considered to have established the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Virtuoso marimbist Jack Van Geem's transcriptions of Tárrega's works add new and exciting literature for solo marimba. Detailed interpretive notes accompany each piece providing the marimbist with Van Geem's insightful interpretive suggestions. Selections in this collection include: Capricho Arabe · Recuerdos de la Alhambra · Danza Mora · Pavana · La Alborada · Marieta! · MarÃa · Lágrima.
SKU: BR.EB-8228
Brahms on the guitar? Ansgar Krause's arrangements wonderfully show to what extent a chamber-style concept underlay some of Brahms' piano pieces.
ISBN 9790004175651. 9 x 12 inches.
Brahms on the guitar? Ansgar Krause follows in the steps of the great Spanish virtuoso Francisco Tarrega, who fully exploited the cantabile resources of the guitar with the ingenious fingerings of his Beethoven and Chopin transcriptions - works which also noticeably enriched the repertoire for guitar duo. Ansgar Krauses arrangements wonderfully show to what extent a chamber-style concept underlay some of Brahms piano pieces.Brahms on the guitar? Ansgar Krause's arrangements wonderfully show to what extent a chamber-style concept underlay some of Brahms' piano pieces.
