Guitar Foundation of America Int'l Guitar Competition Winners, Vol. 1
by Denis Azabagic & Martha Masters & Lorenzo Micheli & Judica Perroy  

This DVD compilation presents five members of the elite GFA Winners Circle performing both well-known and lesser-known examples of the classic guitar repertoire. The GFA International Guitar Competition Winners featured here are: Denis Azabagic (1998), Martha Masters (2000), Lorenzo Micheli (1999), Judicael Perroy (1997), and Fabio Zanon (1996). Highly recommended for current and future competitors, or for the classic guitar aficionado!

  Appassionata   Fabio Zanon - Johann Kaspar Mertz
  Cavantina for Guitar - Barcarolle   Lorenzo Micheli - Alexander Tansman
  Cavantina for Guitar - Danza Pomposa   Lorenzo Micheli - Alexander Tansman
  Cavantina for Guitar - Preludio   Lorenzo Micheli - Alexander Tansman
  Cavantina for Guitar - Sarabande   Lorenzo Micheli - Alexander Tansman
  Cavantina for Guitar - Scherzino   Lorenzo Micheli - Alexander Tansman
  Cinco Pieza - Acentuado   Judicael Perroy - Astor Piazzola
  Cinco Pieza - Compadre   Judicael Perroy - Astor Piazzola
  Cinco Pieza - Triston   Judicael Perroy - Astor Piazzola
  Cinco Pieza Romantico   Judicael Perroy - Astor Piazzola
  Cinco Pieza- Campero   Judicael Perroy - Astor Piazzola
  El ultimo tremolo   Denis Azabagic - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  Julia Florida   Martha Masters - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  La cathedral   Denis Azabagic - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  Makedonsko devojce   Martha Masters - Miroslav Tadic
  Opern - Revue, Op. 8 n:3   Fabio Zanon - Johann Kaspar Mertz
  Prelude for Guitar - Eyes of Recollection   Fabio Zanon - Johann Kaspar Mertz
  Scherzo - Vals   Lorenzo Micheli - Miguel Llobet
  Tango, No. 1, Op. 7   Judicael Perroy - Enrique Nunez
  Una limosna por el amor de dios   Denis Azabagic - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  Vals, Op, 8, No. 3   Martha Masters - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  Vals, Op. 8, No. 4   Martha Masters - Augustin Barrios-Mangore
  Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9   Denis Azabagic - Fernando Sor
  Walk Dance   Martha Masters - Miroslav Tadic





Ana Vidovic Guitar Virtuoso

Ana Vidovic is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite guitarists of the world today. Her performance includes her favorite pieces by Bach, Torroba, Ponce, Paganini and Walton.

  First Violin Sonata, BWV 1001   J.S. Bach, arranged by Manuel Barrueco
  Five Bagatelles   William Walton
  Grande Sonata   Niccolo Paganini
  Sonatina   Federico-Moreno Torroba
  Sonatina Meridional   Manuel Ponce




Classical Guitar Performance
by Carlos Bonell  

In this fully interactive DVD, one of the world's leading classical guitarists, Carlos Bonell, performs 1 hour of the most recognized and loved pieces from the classical guitar repertoire. Interactive menus allow you to view the performance by choosing to watch right hand or left hand in addition to the performance by choosing to watch right hand or left hand in addition to the main footage, which allows a close-up perspective of the techniques employed! Carlos also gives a unique insight into his approach towards interpretation and performance of the pieces in both English and Spanish, as well as some advice on the techniques required to play each piece.

  Adelita (Mazurka)   Francisco Tarrega
  Asturias   Isaac Albeniz
  Canarios   Gaspar Sanz
  Capricho Arabe   Francisco Tarrega
  Espanoleta   Gaspar Sanz
  Granada   Isaac Albeniz
  Intro. & Variations on a theme from Mozart's "The Magic Flute", Op. 9   Fernando Sor
  Lagrima (Prelude)   Francisco Tarrega
  Lute Suite in E Minor BWV996   J. S. Bach
  Maria (Gavotte)   Francisco Tarrega
  Recuerdos de la Alhambra   Francisco Tarrega
  Spanish Romance "Jeux Interdits




Douglas Niedt - American Virtuoso
performed by Douglas Niedt  

Douglas Niedt began his study of the guitar at age 7 and polished his playing to gem-like brilliance through his studies at the Julliard School, the Segovia Master Classes in Spain and with Narcisco Yepes, Christopher Parkening, Jorge Morel and Oscar Ghiglia. At age 17, international recognition followed his 1st prize sweep of the first Chet Atkins International Guitar Competition in which 300 guitarists were entered. At age 21, Douglas made his New York debut in Carnegie Recital Hall. After his debut the New York Times declared, "There was no doubt that he was a gifted performer. His playing was highly colored, his pitch exact, his phrasing precise."

  America    
  Americans Fantasy    
  Bess you Is My Woman Now    
  Carioca    
  Cavatina    
  Dancers In Love    
  El Humahuaqueno    
  Gershwiniana    
  Granada    
  I Feel Pretty    
  It Ain't Necessarily So    
  Jugueteando    
  Lamento Borincano    
  Liano    
  Lover    
  Maria    
  Misionera    
  Recuerdos De La Alhambra    
  Rhapsody In Blue    
  Rhapsody In Blue (Reprise)    
  Summertime    
  Take Five    
  The Bluebird  




Starobin Plays Sor and Giuliani
Filmed in Historic London
by David Starobin

David Strobin performs 19 pieces by the 19th century's greatest guitarist/composers; Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani. Featured are rarities including Giuliani;s Tarantella and Sor's Galop. Starobin performs these works on a 1923 Herman Hauser guitar, a guitar patterned after 19th century Viennese design. National Public Radio recently called Starobin 밠ore than a virtuoso, Starobin is a champion for musical truth

  Andantino in A Op. 60, No. 23   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin
  Andantino in Am Op. 44, No. 22   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin
  Cantabile in A Op. 47, No. 5   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin
  Galop in G Op. 32, No. 6   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin
  Introductioon Theme and Variations Op. 105   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  La Tarantella Op. 24B, No. 14   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Larghetto Op. 35, No. 3   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 11   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 13   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 14   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 15   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 3   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 51, No. 7   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 59, No. 15 in G   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 59, No. 4 in F   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 83, No. 4   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 83, No. 5   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Op. 83, No. 6   Mauro Giuliani, performed by David Starobin
  Rondeau in D, Op. 48, No. 6   Fernando Sor, performed by David Starobin




Aaron Shearer: A Life With the Guitar  




Anyone Can Play Classic Guitar
taught by Ben Bolt  



Gene Bertoncini - Art of Solo Jazz Guitar
by Gene Bertoncini  

 

Five-Finger Technique for the Right-Hand


1. PART I - REPERTOIRE
2. Dr. Gradus Ad Parnassum by Claude Debussy
3. La puerta del vino by Claude Debussy
4. Homage to Villa-Lobos by Charles Postlewate
     I. Preludio rondo by Charles Postlewate
     II. Valsa melancólica
     III. Danza
7. Prelude #2 by Heitor Villa-Lobos
8. Study in E Minor by Fernando Sor
9. Study in A Major by Fernando Sor
10. Sonatina in A Major - III. Allegro by Federico Moreno Torroba
11. Una limosna por el amor de Dios by Agustín Barrios
12. Variations on a Theme of Prokofiev by Charles Postlewate
13. Improvisation on Green Dolphin Street by Charles Postlewate
14. PART II - TRAINING THE RIGHT HAND IN A FIVE-FINGER TECHNIQUE
15. Right Hand Position
16. Scales
17. Chords and Arpeggios
18. Thumb and One Finger
19. Thumb and Two Fingers
20. Thumb and Three Fingers
21. Thumb and Four Fingers
22. Tremolos
23. Right Hand Harmonics
24. Developing the Melody Fingers
25. Chromatic Variations of Progressions
26. Preparation Studies for Specific Pieces
27. CONCLUSION
28. ENCORE (questions and answers about this project)
29. CREDITS




You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar
taught by William Bay ; performed by Ben Bolt