A trademark of the Baroque style is ornamentation – decorative notes that embellish the melody. But modern musicians go back to the Baroque because of the richness of harmonies, diversity of rhythms and contrasting moods. “I don’t try to make the guitar sound like the harpsichord or lute,” says Russell. “That makes you end up [...]
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Spotlight: Douglass Scott – Luthier
Luthier Douglass Scott Website (photos, bio, philosophy): www.scottclassicalguitars.com Location: Ladysmith, BC, Canada Douglass Scott has built guitars for a number of players that I’ve worked with. I play in a duo and trio with Michael Dias and his primary instrument is Scott guitar. I’ve been, previous to this year, playing a Stephen Connor guitar which are [...]
Adam Holzman Interview
Christopher Davis interviews Adam Holzman on various topics. Adam Holzman is one North America’s great guitarists and recognized pedagogues. I recently had the opportunity to chat with classical guitarist Adam Holzman. Adam has been in the guitar business for a long time, so I asked him about some of things he had the opportunity to be [...]
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Spotlight: Marcus Dominelli – Luthier
I’m pleased to introduce the third Spotlight Interview on Classical Guitar Canada. The Spotlight features Canadian guitarists, luthiers, and composers. This week we have luthier Marcus Dominelli from Victoria, B.C. I recently purchased a Marcus Dominelli last September and was very happy to get to sit down with Marcus and ask him some questions. Marcus [...]
Paco Pena interviewed by Julian Bream
Flamenco guitarist Paco Pena interviewed by Classical guitarist Julian Bream…you all know Bream! Informative and at times even a bit hilarious! Classical Guitar Videos…
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An Interview with Benjamin Verdery
An Interview with Benjamin Verdery Benjamin Verdery, Professor of Guitar at the Yale School of Music, discusses his philosophy of teaching, composing and his love for all kinds of guitar music from Bach to Prince with Brian Head, Lecturer in Guitar at UC Santa Barbara and Director of the UCSB Guitar Ensemble. Series: “Soundscape” [8/2001] [...]
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