20 Easy Pieces from 3 CenturiesInstrument : 2 guitarsNombre de Pages : 72The duos compiled in this edition will give guitarists the opportunity to pay attention to the dialogue, i.e. to practice ensemble playing with a keen ear. Duet playing is one of the most valuable and most important parts of the education, training and development of a musician. This collection contains a number of less known classical and Romantic pieces which are worth discovering. On the other hand, it also contains 'evergreens' such as Por una Cabeza by the king of tango, Carlos Gardel - which can be heard in no less than 15 films, including Schindler's List (Itzhak Perlman played the violin) and Scent of a Woman (Al Pacino danced) - as well as one of Scott Joplin's unforgettable ragtimes: The Strenuous Life. The dialogue style of the compositions suggests that parts should be exchanged ad libitum within individual works in the case of repetition.Content : E. Bayer: Ländler, op 37/1 und 2 from Sechs Ländler - F. Brand: Valse, op. No. 2 from XII Valses - F. Carulli: Allegretto, op. 69/3 from Choix de 24 Ariettes connues - Andantino, op. 69/2 from Choix de 24 Ariettes connues - Duo, op. 90/1 from Trois Petits Duos Nocturnes - Duo, op. 128/1 from Trois Petits Duos Nocturnes - Largo, op. 69/1 from Choix de 24 Ariettes connues - Rondo from Trois Petits Duos Nocturnes, op. 90/3 - E. Donato: A Media Luz - Tango Milonga - D. Fortea: Sonata - C. Gardel: Por una Cabeza - Tango Canción - C.W. Glover: The Rose of Tralee - Irish folk song - C. Gomes: Quem Sabe - A. Hume: Flow gently, sweet Afton - Scottish folk song - S. Joplin: The Strenuous Life - A Ragtime two step - E. Nazareth: Atrevedinha - Polka - W. Neuland: Galopade - Divertissement, op. 6/6 from Six Divertissements - P. Pettoletti: Andante from Mes Souvenirs - Divertissements, op. 6 - Pastorale from Mes Souvenirs - Divertissements, op. 6

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.

Michal Hromek (*1958).Insular Duets for two Guitars. The basic theme for this collection is the folk songs of English Irish and Scottish origin. Sometimes quoting extensively from the original tune and sometimes allowing the composition to develop its own thematic material Michal Hromek’s “Insular Duets” offers a new perspective on familiar themes. The compositions are intended for two Classical Guitars however the use of metal strings with one or both instruments should not be ruled out. Contents:The Wild Mountain ThymeThe Courragh of KildareThe Drowned LoverMy Bonny BonnyBoyOnce I Had A Sweetheart and Blarney Pilgrim