Mothers Tears by Peppino DAgostino (1951-) Giuseppe “Peppino” D’Agostino was born in Messina in 1951. He was first drawn to the guitar after watching his cousin perform during church services in his hometown of Torino; the self-taught musician began picking out tunes by ear, and inspired by legends like Paco de Lucia, Leo Kottke and …
El Vito by Azpiazu, Jose de (1912-1986) Jose de Azpiazu, a Spanish (Basque) composer, arranger and guitarist, Azpiazu started to play the guitar under ther guidance of his uncle at the age of 13. Azpiazu career began at the age of 24, after a debute in Radio Bilbio. In addition to his pedadgogic work Azpiazu …
My Way by Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) Francis Albert “Frank” Sinatra was an American singer and film actor. Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of …
Preludio Criollo by Rodrigo Riera (1923–1999) Rodrigo Riera was a Venezuelan guitarist and composer. He wrote a vital and important body of works for the guitar, inspired by and dedicated to the rich music legacy of his region in the Lara state (Capital city: Barquisimeto) in Western Venezuela, displaying a loving nationalism that led him …
Muerte Del Angel by Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneónist, he regularly performed his own compositions with different ensembles.
Campanas Del Alba by Eduardo Sainz De La Maza (1903-1982) Eduardo Sainz de la Maza was a Spanish composer. He is brother the of Regino Sainz de la Maza Composing for the Classical Guitar, some of his notable works include Platero y Yo for Guitar, and Campana del Alba.
Cancion (Chile) by Jorge Cardoso (1945-) Jorge Cardoso is a classical guitarist and medical doctor born in Posadas, Argentina in 1949. Jorge Cardoso has composed over 350 works: suites and pieces for solo guitar; duets, trio and quartets; string quartet; quintets; concerts (for two guitars and strings, for guitar and orchestra); an orchestra for strings …
Rumba Tempestad by Juan Serrano(1935-) Serrano was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1935. At the age of 9, he studied guitar with his father, Antonio del Lunar, a professional guitarist. Serrano made his professional debut at age 13, and soon earned a reputation throughout Spain and Europe as a gifted musician. Dr. Juan Serrano is …
Farrucas by Juan Serrano(1935-) Serrano was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1935. At the age of 9, he studied guitar with his father, Antonio del Lunar, a professional guitarist. Serrano made his professional debut at age 13, and soon earned a reputation throughout Spain and Europe as a gifted musician. Dr. Juan Serrano is a …
Punta Y Tacon by Sabicas (1912-1990) Sabicas was a tremendous genius of his day, not only with technique, but with major contributions, playing Flamenco previously unimaginable and giving new tools and possibilities for the solo instrument. He brought this art to concert halls and major theaters where all classes can enjoy.
