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A
History of the Guitar
This lecture-performance
will show the unique development of the modern guitar from the troubadour to the concert stage. Musical examples will be
performed on Renaissance Lute, Baroque Guitar and the Classical Guitar. The lecture will highlight the
basic musical characteristics of each period as reflected in the various instruments. Composers featured
will be Dowland, De Murcia, Sor, Albeniz, Domeniconi and Savage.
an
introduction to music: from chant to phillip glass
This lecture is designed to be an overview of the
development of western music. We will explore the evolution of music and its
aesthetic and creative applications in western civilization. Each period gives
us a new and exciting look at music, each having their own relationship to
musical fundamentals such as melody, harmony and rhythm. The goal is for
participates to become more active listeners.
the baroque guitar
The Baroque Guitar is the precursor to the modern
six string guitar. There is a vast
amount of repertoire from guitarists and composers from the Baroque period, and
that music will be the focus of this class.
The lecture/performance will discuss music by Santiago de Murcia, Robert
de Viseé, Francesco Corbetta and others.
THE
19TH CENTURY GUITAR
In the 19th Century the six string guitar evolves
although very different from the modern guitar it is basically the same
instrument. There were many prominent guitarists/composers at that time
including Sor, Giuliani, Mertz, and Regondi.
This lecture/performance will explore this remarkable instrument and its
music.
the modern classical guitar
The
repertoire for the guitar has expanded considerably from the early 20th
century to the present thanks to composers from all around the globe. Since the instrument was recognized as a
concert instrument during the past century much of this music was written by
non-guitarists. The guitar has been
flourishing, with an ever increasing repertoire and compositions that
incorporate innovative techniques. This
lecture/performance will focus on the new repertoire including works of Manuel
Dafalla, Antonio Jose, Carlo Domeniconi, Peter Sculthorpe and Toro Takemitsu.
the
spanish classical guitar
The guitar was an
essential part of the culture in Spain.
The Spanish repertoire includes pieces by guitarist—composers and
non-guitarist composers, as well as arrangements of some of the most cherished
Spanish piano music by Issac Albeniz and Enrique Granados. This lecture/performance will explore that
repertoire and its history including works by Fernando Sor and Francisco
Tarrega.
ANDRÉS SEGOVIA: GUITARIST AND
VISIONARY
This lecture will focus on the great maestro’s contribution
in bringing the classical guitar to international prominence. The lecture will
highlight Segovia’s performances as well the many works written for him. We
will also explore his legacy through his teaching, recording and mentorship.
JULIAN BREAM – LUTENIST &
GUITARIST “A GUITARIST OF MANY COLORS”
This lecture will feature the artistry of the great English
guitarist & lutenist, Julian Bream.
We will explore his guitar playing and look at the numerous compositions
written for him. Bream is widely cited as the person who re-discovered the
Renaissance lute repertoire and brought it to international prominence. We will
hear and discuss compositions including Benjamin Britten’s Nocturnal, the
Walton Bagatelles and the lute music of the Renaissance.
THE LUTE MUSIC OF JOHN
DOWLAND (1563 -1626)
John Dowland is considered one of the greatest lutenists of
the Renaissance. Dowland wrote for a variety of mediums including solo lute,
madrigals and consort. In this lecture/performance we will discuss his musical
diversity and hear recordings along with live performances.
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