Polish Guitar sensation Marcin Dylla, winner of the 2007 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, performs three virtuoso guitar solo compositions. Includes "Rossiniani, No. 1" by Mauro Giuliani, "Variations on a Theme" by Sciabin by Aleksander Tansman and "Tres Piezas Espanolas" by Juaquin Rodrigo. Dylla discusses his training, his outlook on music and his philosophy on entering and winning musical competitions. 58 min.
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DVD - ANA VIDOVIC - GUITAR ARTISTRY IN CONCERT
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Vidovic takes us on a journey through the music of Spanish composer Federico Moreno Torroba and Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. Ana also plays "Altiplanos," an interesting piece dedicated to Ingrid Betancourt written by guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. There is also a hauntingly beautiful "Farewell" by Sergio Assad, "Cavatina" by Stanley Myers; the theme from the movie "The Deer Hunter," three etudes by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Rounding out the virtuoso performance is "La Catedral," by eminent Paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore. With interview & photos. 86 min.
02-DVD21991
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DVD - THE NEWMAN & OLTMAN GUITAR DUO - CANTOS DE ESPANA
performed by Michael Newman & Laura Oltman
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The Duo explores the farthest reaches of the ensemble literature, performing and recording the premieres of many new works. They have collaborated with such diverse artists as mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade and folk singer Sally Rogers, violinist Arnold Steinhardt and fiddler Jay Ungar, Celtic artist Seamus Egan, and the Lark and Turtle Island String Quartets. Eight Albeniz masterpieces: the complete original Suite Espanola (Granada, Sevilla, Cuba, Cataluna), Tango, Rumores de la Caleta (Malaguena), Prelude (Asturias/Leyenda) from Cantos de Espana and the hauntingly beautiful "Asturie." The music for all of the pieces preformed is available from Mel Bay Publications. 45 min.
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DVD - LORENZO MICHELI: GUITAR FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION WINNER 1999
by Lorenzo Micheli
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A live concert filmed at Texas Tech University. Includes works by Mauro Giuliani, Augustin Barrios, Alexander Tansman, J. S. Bach, Miguel Llobet, and Luigi Legnani. Born in 1975, Italian guitarist Micheli studied in Milan with Paola Coppi and graduated cum laude at the G. Tartini Conservatory, Trieste. Micheli was the first Italian guitarist to be awarded the 1st prize at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Competition in Charleston. 56 min.
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DVD - JUAN MARTIN & HIS FLAMENCO DANCE COMPANY
by Juan Martin
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One summer's evening in the Roman Amphitheatre in Istanbul, Martin presented an open air performance of his flamenco dance company, bringing together some of the best dancers and musicians in Spain for this performance at the Bosphorus Festival. Martmn intersperses the dance and music to form a wonderful flamenco spectacle, combinin the authenticity of pure flamenco with the sparkle of modern creativity. This is a full company of 25 artists, including 10 female dancers, 8 male dancers and 7 musicians with full lighting rig. 1 hr. 3
02-DVD21985
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DVD - JUDICAEL PERROY IN CONCERT
performed by Judicael Perroy
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Perroy is a brilliant French classic guitar virtuoso, and the 1997 winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Competition. In addition, he has won the International Competition of the Lle-de-France and the Prix de Public at the Bartoli International Competition. A live performance filmed at Texas Tech University in February 1999. 72 min.
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DVD - SOLODUO: LORENZO MICHELI AND MATTEO MELA LIVE IN MILAN
by Matteo Mela & Lorenzo Micheli
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Micheli and Mela perform nine well-known compositions. Includes "Tonadilla" by Rodrigo, "Song without Words," no. 20 and 25, by Mendelssohn, "Tango Suite" by Piazzolla, "Humoresque, op.10 no. 2" by Tchaikowsky, more. 75 min.
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DVD - CHRISTOPHER PARKENING - VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCES
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Rare and historic performances and documentaries from throughout Mr. Parkening's career. Contains four films: a 10 minute retrospective created for the Distinguished Artist Award ceremony in 2003; a half hour color television show from 1971 with Christopher and the CBS Chamber Orchestra; a half hour recital originally aired on PBS in 1973; and the "Celebration of Segovia" documentary created to be shown at live concerts in 1998. As a bonus, the disc also includes rare b&w footage of Andres Segovia performing four pieces at the height of his career in the early 1950s. You can watch the concerts in their entirety or by individual piece. Includes an informational booklet. 95 min.
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DVD - CARLO AONZO - CLASSICAL MANDOLIN VIRTUOSO
performed by Carlo Aonzo
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As one of the world's greatest mandolin virtuosos and the 1997 Winfield Mandolin Champion, Carlo amazes audiences with his renditions of technically demanding concertos. Here, Carlo performs a number of his finest solos. A special feature is a mandolin/guitar duet performed with guitar sensation Beppe Gambetta. 48 min.
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DVD - FRANCISCO TARREGA: HIS LIFE & MUSIC
by Francisco Tarrega & Graham Wade & Stanley Yates
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Presents detailed accounts of Tarregas musical career and style by noted scholar Graham Wade, his historical significance as a guitarist and composer, detailed demonstrations and discussions of his guitar techniques and complete performances of 10 of his best-known works, all by Stanley Yates. "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," "Capricho Arabe," "Alborada," "Marietta," more. Numerous illustrations and photographs are included throughout the presentation. 59 min.
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DVD - RONN MCFARLANE - CONTEMPORARY LUTE VIRTUOSO
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McFarlane plays his own lute compositions a well as music of the 16th and 17th centuries. From the Middle Ages through the Age of Enlightenment, lutenists wrote and performed original music along with the popular music of their time. Like many ancient works, his music treads the borderline between classical and popular music. McFarlane also discourses on the history and playing techniques of the lute. 55 min.
02-DVD97767
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DVD - LAGQ LIVE!
by Andrew York & John Dearman & William Kanengiser & Scott Tennant
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The Grammy Award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) recorded a live concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri on March 20, 2005. Many of their concert favorites: Pachelbel's "Loose Canon," "Gongan," "La Fiesta de la Tirana/Tarantella" and the highly requested "Nutcracker Suite." Also features the LAGQ's only recording of "Hungarian Rhapsody #2" by Liszt. An unforgettable concert by four of the world's best guitar players. Interviews and a look behind the scenes of their forthcoming CD. A must-have for the serious LAGQ fan! 97 min.
02-DVD21047
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