Pictures at an Exhibition was a labor of love for its composer. One of Mussorgsky's closest friends, the artist Viktor Hartmann, died suddenly. Inspired by his friend's work, Mussorgsky created a …
C6.2.51. Promenade, from Pictures at an Exhibition – M. Mussorgsky – main view
The Promenade is the opening movement in the suite. The man enters the gallery, looking for his favorite painting. The reflective nature of the music makes it a perfect piece for the classical guitar. …
C6.2.52. Milonga by J. Cardoso – left hand view
Milonga is an Argentine form in 2/4 time and a characteristic rhythmic grouping of 3 + 3 + 2. …
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C6.3.01. Dido’s Lament – H. Purcell – left hand view 1
Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas, is set in antiquity, taking place directly after the fall of Troy. Aeneas, a Trojan who escaped with a few of his compatriots, attempts to sail to Italy to start a …
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C6.3.10. Dido’s Lament – H. Purcell – main view
With a heritage that dates back well before the fall of Troy, the guitar is perhaps the perfect instrument to re-create the period feel of the piece. Its many tone colors and its dynamic range convey …
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C6.3.11. Ave Maria – F. Schubert – left hand view 1
The ethereal sound of this holiday classic is familiar to many in the Western world. Originally a translation of a maiden's plea for divine intervention from Sir Walter Scott's poem, "The Lady of the …
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