New Manuscript of Romanza discovered!
Leading 19th century music specialists have discovered what academics have confirmed to be the original manuscript of the world’s most famous guitar solo, Romanza. Age has wearied the manuscript and the composer’s name remains lost. However, barely legible musical markings confirm that for decades the performance practices of many beginner guitarists have led the vanguard [...]
Guitar Documentary calling for submissions
I am a film director and writer based in London, UK and am making a documentary film called SIX STRINGS about one of my passions: guitar music. My aim is to deliver a superb film and [...]
Verdery Hawaii class 2010
2010 Hawaii Guitar Class:
Benjamin Verdery announces the eleventh annual guitar class on the island of Maui in Hawaii from Wednesday, July 21 through Friday, July 30, 2010.
Ben believes that the beautiful surroundings inspire the student to play in ways they may not at home. There will be a concert by Mr. Verdery, and student recitals [...]
JoAnn Falletta Competition
MAY 31st – JUNE 4th, 2010
FOR COMPETITION APPLICATION PLEASE EMAIL REQUEST TO
fallettacomp@aol.com, subject, Application Request.
Web site: www.fallettacompetition.org . TEL: 716.681.8106 FAX: 716.681.9208.
CordeFactum Festival
CordeFactum Guitar Festival 2010
For the fourth time the Centre for Musical instrument Building (Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentenbouw – Cmb ), organizes the International CordeFactum-festival.
This time we’ll focus on the guitar with lectures, workshops, masterclasses, concerts and a
GUITAR MAKERS FAIR
Programme
George Lowden ( IRL )
Lecture about his steel-string guitars / READ MORE…
Ken Parker ( US )
lecture about his [...]
Julian Bream makes a generous donation
Julian Bream, the world revered classical guitarist, has donated his personal art collection to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. This extraordinary glimpse into the private thoughts and life of such a celebrated musician can be viewed at the Weston Gallery at RWCMD.
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