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Guitar and String Trio Video
Vivaldi Lute Concerto P.V. 209 in D - 1st movement, excerpts
The main theme of this movement is a typical Vivaldi "Bird call" -
two very quick notes followed by a longer one, and all within a minor third interval, just like the
call of the cuckoo bird!.
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Guitar and String Trio Video
Vivaldi Lute Concerto P.V. 209 in D - 2nd movement, Largo
The video begins during my improvisations over the theme. I first heard this lovely,
lilting tune played by "Yes" guitarist Steve Howe on his first solo album "Beginnings".
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Guitar and String Trio Video
Spanish Romance
This tune was made famous in the 1950's film "Jeux Interdits" (Forbidden Pleasures)
where it was performed on the soundtrack by the Spanish Guitarist Narciso Yepes.
I begin with my solo guitar arrangement, then the video segues into my arrangement
for guitar and strings (Violin and Cello).
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SOLO Guitar Video
Blue Moon
This classic melody is the first track on my 2005 solo guitar album -
"Late Night Lovers"
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SOLO Guitar Video
Choros No.1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos
A traditional Brazilian dance with a catchy beat.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Granada by Isaac Albeniz
A languid sound-painting of the famous Spanish City.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Leyenda / Asturias by Isaac Albeniz
An exciting piece which uses typical Flamenco guitar flourishes to depict scenes
from the Moorish invasions of Spain in the Middle Ages.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tarrega
One of the most famous guitar pieces of all time, this melancholy piece has a humming
melody which uses the guitar to great effect.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Spanish Romance by Anonymous - Solo guitar
This tune was made famous in the 1950's film "Jeux Interdits" (Forbidden Pleasures)
where it was performed on the soundtrack by the Spanish Guitarist Narciso Yepes.
This version features just the first minute of my solo guitar arrangement.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Rumores de la Caleta by Isaac Albeniz
Another sound impression by the pianist Isaac Albeniz, this one depicts
a stomping flamenco dance in 3/4.
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SOLO Guitar Video
Prelude No.1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos
A different kind of 3/4 dance from the Brazilian master Villa-Lobos.
This one winds it's way slowly to an energetic middle section.
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