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The maestro of the Indian sarod and the Grammy-winning classical guitarist interlocked sound and spirit of East and West in their collaborations' NYC debut.
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Tag Archives: Classical Guitar
Concert Review: Karen LeFrak – Composer Spotlight at National Sawdust
A survey of music by Karen LeFrak ranged from piano solo works to a guitar concerto with Sharon Isbin and the Orchestra of St. Luke's.
Read More »Music Review: Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli – ‘Scarlatti: 12 Sonatas’ Arranged for Guitar Duo
A stirring display of six-string virtuosity from two superb guitarists who are also fine arrangers
Read More »Music Reviews: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet – ‘Opalescent’ and Frederic Hand – ‘Across Time’
Two new albums highlight broad creativity and great virtuosity in the realm of the classical guitar.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas (20 November 2021)
The Paraguayan classical guitarist paid tribute to female pioneers of the instrument with a rousing solo concert at the 92nd Street Y.
Read More »Music Review: Adam Levin – ’21st Century Spanish Guitar, Volume 4′
The classical guitarist releases the fourth and final volume in his estimable "21st Century Spanish Guitar" series.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Music Review: Acoustic Jazz Guitarist Nate Najar – ‘This is Nate Najar’
A new jazz palette for the nylon-string guitar is due, and on the strength of this album it's clear Nate Najar is an avatar for just that.
Read More »Concert Review: Classical Guitarist Pablo Villegas (NYC, 6/2/2016)
The celebrated young guitarist brought humor and drama as well as exquisite musicality and dazzling technique to a trendy new venue in Williamsburg.
Read More »Music Review: Leo Brouwer – Beatlerianas
Composer Leo Brouwer's Beatlerianas is classical music with a Cuban touch.
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