Shards - Michael Nicolella

This recent CD features music by Steve Reich, Elliott Carter, Jacob ter Veldhis, Joshua Kohl, Christopher DeLaurenti, David Mesler and Michael Nicolla. Includes Nicolella's Guitar Concert performed with the Northwest Symphony, Anthony Spain conductor; Grab it by Veldhuis for electric guitar and boombox; Electric Counterpoint by Reich (orchestrated for electric and acoustic guitars by Nicolella).
The CD is available through most online retailers and locally at Rosewood Guitar. Visit www.galerecordings.com and www.nicolella.com.

Auburn Symphony - Daniel Corr soloist

A new CD released by the Auburn, WA, Symphony features Daniel Corr with the Concierto de Aranjuez of Joachim Rodrigo. The orchestra also plays The Queen of Sheba and Sheherezade.
For a copy contact dancorr@hotmail.com.

 

Chronicle - Michael Lefevre

A new CD released by Michael Lefevre, Seattle-based performer and teacher.

John Dowland: The King of Denmark, his Galliard, Fantasia; Alonso Mudarra: Fantasia; J.S. Bach, Lute Suite No.2 BWV997; Mauro Giuliani, Sonata in C, Op. 15; Francisco Tarrega, Prelude in A min.; Emilio Pujol, Seguidilla; Francisco Tarrega, Mazurka en Sol; Joaquin Turina, Fandanguillo, Op. 36; Toru Takemitsu, All in Twilight. Rosewood Recordings.

 

Sonatas and Partitas - Michael Partington

A new CD released by Michael Partington, also a Seattle-based performer and teacher.

Fernando Sor, Gran Solo; Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Sonata, Op 77; J.S.Bach, Sonata in C major, BWV 1005 (arr. Partington); Bryan Johanson, Partita (premier recording); Joaquin Rodrigo, Tres Piezas Espanolas. www.michaelpartington.com. For the liner notes go back to the Reviews item on our Sidebar.

 

New Voices New Visions - Alexandria Guitars, Michael Partington, Martha Masters, The Duo, Bryan Johanson

A CD produced specially for the 2003 Portland Guitar Festival, with substantial pieces from its featured performers.

    Michael Partington.  John Downland: Fantasy. Ferderioc Moreno Torroba: Andantino.  Leo Brouwer: Toccato de Pasquini

   The Duo: Jean-Phillipe Rameau: Pieces de Clavecin; Le Tendre Plaintes; Le Rappal des Oiseaux

   Alexandria Guitars: J.S. Bach Trio Sonata

   Martha Masters: Alexandre Tansman: Suite Cavatina

   Bryan Johanson and Yoshi Hakao:  Bryan Johanson: Berceuse for Fluite and Guitar.

www.guitarfestival.pdx.edu



Ballad Stories - Hilary Field

Hilary Field is on the music faculties of Pacific Lutheran University and Seattle Pacific University.

Jorge Morel: Malambo; Prelude from Suite del Sur; Danzas para Emiko; Berdeuse for guitar and string quartet. Melan Tesar: Four Ballad Stories. Yoquijiro Yocoh: Variations on 'Sakura'.  Astor Piazzola: Verano Porteno (tango).  Antonio Ruiz-Pipo: Cancion y danza #1. Yellowtail Records, 9102 17th Ave NE, Seattle.

 

Clouds - Mathew McColl (nee Anderson)

Lou Harrison: Sonata in Isharum; Air; Round. J.S.Bach: Suite Nr. 3 in B, BWV 1009 (originally for unaccompanied cello in C).  Leo Brouwer: Variations on a theme of Django Reinhardt (Nuages). Sergio Assad: Valseana; Divertimento. Lennon-McCartney: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band). Mathew Anderson: Waltz for the Girl in the Clouds. www.matthewmccoll.com.

Tangos & Valses - Steven Novacek

A 2001 release from a leader of Seattle's performing and teaching 'movement'. Steven Novacek leads the lute and guitar programs at University of Washington and Cornish College of the Arts. Astor Piazolla: Sur, Regresso Al Amor; Eduardo y Juliana; Escualo. Angel G. Villodo: El Choclo (tango). Jorge Cardosa: Milonga. Isaac Albeniz: Tango Espangol, Op 164, No. 2; Tang Espangol, Op 165, No. 2.  Enrique Granados: Valses Poeticos.  Agustin Barrios Mangore: Don Perez Freire (tango); Vals No. 3.  Philip Rosheger: Habaneras No.1, No. 6.  Antonio Lauro: Six Valses Venezolano.  Francisco Tarrega: Vals en Re; Tango.



Le Nuove Musiche - Katherine Hanson-Mack, soprano; Ronn Fullerton, viola da gamba & baroque violin; Elizabeth Brown, lute, archlute & baroque guitar

Elizabeth Brown teaches at Pacific Lutheran and Seattle Pacific Universities, and served a long term as Executive Director of the SCGS.  Jaocop Peri: Qual cadavero spirante. Diego Ortiz: Recercada Primera e Secundo.  Fillippo Azzaiolo: Chi passa per 'sta strada.  Cipriano de Rore: Ancor che col partire. Richardo Rogniono: Ancor che col partire. Giulio Caccini: Amarilli mia bella.  Nicolaes Vallet: Ballet. Joachim Thibault de Courville: Si je languis.  Anon: Ma belle, si ton ame.  Etienne Moulinie: Enfin la beaute que j'adore.  John Dowland: In darkness let me dwell.  Pickering Manuscript: Toy; The Scottish huntsupe.  Tobias Hume: What greater griefe; Good again.  Biagoio Marini: Vieni, vieni Licori; Sonata quarto. Luigi Rossi: Anime, voi che sete da le fuire d'abisso.

 

Impressions - Jessica Papkoff


Jessica Papkoff is the founder of Fretgirl Records.  This CD won Acoustic Guitar Magazine's '2003 Homegrown CD Award'! Joaquin Turina: Sevillana Fantasia. Heitor Villa-Lobos: Preludes 2, 4, 5.  Claude Debussy: Srinx - La Flute de Pan.  Manuel de Falla: Homenaje: Le Tombeau de Debussy.  Francis Poulenc: Sarabande for guitar.  Abel Carlevaro: Ronda No. 4; Campo No. 3; Scherzino No. 2. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Tarantella.  Read reviews at www.fretgirl.com

 

 

The Réz Trio - Istvan Réz, Nat Hulskamp, Guil Guimaraes


For something completely different: Hungarian flamenco or Csóró Swing.

Long Way Home; Another Day; Csardas; Csoro Swing; Tanguillos; Song for Kei; Swing 86; Agua Verde Cafe. www.reztrio.com

 

Pacific Landscapes - Colt Valenti

 Valenti: Pacific Landscapes; Atmosfero. Leo Brouwer: Una Dia di Noviembre; El Decameron Negro; Le Spiral Eterna.. Brian Head: Lobster Tail. Navarez: Guardame Las Vacas ('Watch my cows').  Nuccio D'Angelo: Due Canzoni Lidie.  www.coltvalenti.com