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Segovia and Barrios
2008-11-25 01:05:15
          Exploring the Relationship Between Andres Segovia and Agustin Barrios. There have been much speculation among guitarists over the years regarding the relationship between two of the classical guitar’s greatest exponents, Segovia and Barrios Mangore. Barrios, the great guitarist composer from Paraguay, and Segovia, one of the few guitarists at the time with enough techniq


Julian Bream-Villa Lobos, Malats
2008-11-22 11:16:34
Rare archive video of Julian Bream playing Serenata Espanol by Malats, and Villa Lobos Choros no. 1.


John Williams and Paco Pena
2008-11-16 05:57:12
Paco Pena playing Granadias, followed by Fandango, joined near end by Williams , as their two pieces for Bosnia contribution. John Williams playing Una Limonsna Por El Amor De Dios by Agustin Barrios Mangore


Guitarist Interview; Bernard (Cryloud from youtube)
2008-11-13 07:19:08
I can remember the days when it was hard to find classical guitar video recording…These days there are thousands, aided by websites like Youtube. A popular youtube guitarist, and in my opinion, one of the best, Bernard , alias Cryloud was kind enough to allow me to interview him for my site. First though, here is Bernard [...]
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Rasguedo Technique
2008-11-02 06:54:16
For this weeks guitar technique lesson, I am indebted to Elysa of Myspace, who is demonstrating Rasguedo technique better than I could ever do. One thing I will further add regarding  Rasguedo technique…Playing with right hand fingers in the opposite direction helps to strengthen the fingers, and this also assists with Tremelo playing. Practice using a simple chord, [...]


Pepe Romero
2008-11-02 02:00:40
Scintilating performence by Pepe Romero playing Bulerias by Sabicas. Rasguedo technique at it’s finest.


Julian Bream in Concert, 1977
2008-10-27 14:35:35
Rare video of Julian Bream in concert.
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Memorisation
2008-10-23 05:46:22
All players suffer from memory lapses during public performance at some stage. The main aspect is not to let it rattle you. It’s easy to panic in those situations, especially if you reach the point where you are “listening” to the silence of the audience! Although it’s fair to say every situation is likely to [...]


Barrios Vals no.3
2008-10-17 08:38:55
I started a series called “masterworks” which is aimed as an appreciation of my opinion of the classical guitars finest compositions. Vals no. 3 by Agustin Barrios Mangore is sometimes called “vals Romantica”. It’s plaintive, Chopinesque  melody shelters two different themes, the final one, third subject, in the tonic major key, is more animated, sparkling and land


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