ISBN 9781513455044.

The presentation of this album marks a special event in classic guitar publishing! This anthology contains 11 truly representative examples of the folklore of Latin America, all highly revered folk songs considered jewels of the musical traditions of: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Mexico. Artfully arranged by the renowned Mexican composer and guitarist, Guillermo Diego, students and professionals alike will discover multiple items of interest and important technical challenges while learning some of the most popular Latin-American folk tunes. To facilitate dialog between teacher and student, rehearsal numbers have been added at key points of each arrangement; additionally, the guitarist will find a handful of pieces faithful to various Latin-American styles composed by Diego. Written in standard notation only for the intermediate to advanced classic guitarist, these arrangements will make delightful additions to recital and concert programs. La presentacion de este album es una buena nueva para la guitarra; se trata de la publicacion de una antologia sumamente representativa de obras pertenecientes al Folklore latinoamericano, piezas por demas apreciadas y consideradas joyas de la tradicion musical. La musica incluida en este album abarca los siguientes paises: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela y Mexico. Los arreglos, realizados de forma artistica y amorosa fueron realizados bajo el tamiz y experiencia del reconocido compositor y guitarrista mexicano, Guillermo Diego. Tanto estudiantes como profesionales, encontraran multiples puntos de interes y retos tecnicos importantes al abordar piezas notables de la musica latinoamericana.Como un elemento extra y para lograr el estudio mas eficaz de estas obras entre profesor y alumno, cada pieza cuenta con Numeros de Ensayo; adicionalmente, el guitarrista encontrara un punado de piezas fieles a diversos estilos latinoamericanos compuestas por Diego. Musica Tradicional Latinoamericana para Guitarra de Concierto, sin duda, una novedad para el mundo de la guitarra que aportara a los programas de concierto deliciosos ejemplos de la musica de America Latina.

ISBN 9781619117372.

Contemporary Guitar Composers of the Americas is a unique collection of 51 solo works representing 17 composers from the American continents. This anthology addresses continental guitar music; music from North, Central and South America. It features many composers who have helped to enrich its repertoire, giving rise to a diverse palette of styles, textures, rhythms, moods and melodies. A worthwhile addition to the library of any classical guitarist.

ISBN 9781513459752. 8.75x11.75 inches.

One might think that it would be impossible to arrange the music of Georges Bizets opera, Carmen, for solo classic guitar, but Nestor Ausqui has done it! While the guitar is an intimate and sweet-sounding instrument, it does not have a broad dynamic range; yet, as Dionisio Aguado proclaimed in his Nuevo Metodo para Guitarra of 1843, the classic guitars expansive palette of tone color gives it the ability to emulate a miniature orchestra. These characteristics make the guitar the ideal instrument to reflect both the character and sensuality of the dances that occur throughout Bizets CarmenAragonaise, Habanera, Seguidillas, and Danse Bohemeas well as Carmens sober Chant de la Mort. Recommended for the advanced guitarist, Carmen Suite is written in standard notation with extensive digitation and occasional drop-D tuning. In Nestor Ausquis Carmen Suite, the guitar both sings like a human voice and accompanies itself, giving the work an irrefutable guitar identity. The characteristic feeling manifested in Spanish dance is now expressed through the guitar with a full and defined instrumental singularity. Guillermo Rene? Alvarez Musicologist, Professor at the Instituto Superior de Mu?sica, Universidad Nacional del Litoral-Argentina.