Archive | December, 2009

A word on performace by CPE Bach

Just some small quotes as I rummage trough period performance practise readings. From Mr. C.P.E. Bach’s The True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments What comprises good performance? The ability through singing or playing to make the ear conscious of the true content and affect of a composition. Any passage can be so radically changed by [...]

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Liberating students from reading troubles

I recently self published two volumes of teaching methods titled Classical Guitar: A Method for Students & Teachers. These books, contrary to popular selling methods, are not self-teaching methods and have almost no fingering included. They are designed as much for teachers as for students. Key areas are presented, similar to the Carcassi Method book but modernized [...]

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The University of Toronto Guitar Ensemble performs ‘Kalimba’ by Jurg Kindle

The University of Toronto Guitar Ensemble, (Jeffrey McFadden, director) performs ‘Kalimba’ by Jurg Kindle, Dec 2, 2008 at Walter Hall, University of Toronto. Recorded by Premusic Productions. Classical Guitar Canada

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Daniel BOLSHOY plays Platero by SÁINZ de La MAZA

Platero from “Platero y Yo”. Composer: Eduardo SÁINZ de La MAZA (1903-1982). Classical Guitar Canada

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Rémi Boucher plays Canadian Reel from Suite Celte

Rémi Boucher – Canadian Reel from Suite Celte Available on Rémi’s own site. http://remiboucher.com/ Classical Guitar Canada

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GFA Junior Division Winner Yosi Kohrman-Glaser performs La Cathedral

2009 Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition Winner Yosi Kohrman-Glaser, First Prize Winner Junior Division. Performing Augustin Barrios “La Cathedral”, Allegro. GFA JUNIOR DIVISION – AGES 14 & UNDER Classical Guitar Canada

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