2 guitars

SKU: BO.B.3649

Composed by A. Soler/L. Palomo. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3649).

Padre Antonio Soler is the most important Spanish composer of keyboard instruments of the XVIII century. Born in Olot he was baptized in 1729 and died in El Escorial in 1787. As a young boy he entered the Escolania of Montserrat, where he studied composition and organ, coinciding at the same monastery with the also Spanish composer of that time, Fernando Sor. Padre Soler spent great part of his life in El Escorial as chapel master and organist and met in Madrid Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti with whom he developped a deep friendship inspired on mutual admiration.

In spite of the similar styles of both composers the fluid inspiration of Padre Soler excels for his own personality, definitely influenced by Spanish roots. Furthermore, I ask myself if the fact of being at the same monastery of Montserrat with guitarist composer Fernando Sor didn't play an important role in the future development of Padre Soler's style.

I have transcribed for two guitars these three sonatas in the hope that also the guitarists can enjoy playing these little jewels, truly musical delights, that Padre Antonio Soler left for us.

Guitar duet - Intermediate

SKU: DZ.DZ-4311

Composed by Louise Farrenc. Arranged by Eddie Healy. Score and parts. Les Productions d'OZ #DZ 4311. Published by Les Productions d'OZ (DZ.DZ-4311).

ISBN 9782898522284.

Louise Farrenc was a profoundly influential French composer, performer, professor, and author. Though she would ultimately become quite a sought-after performer, her potential as a composer was recognized quite early on. Women were not permitted to enroll in conventional composition classes at the Conservatoire de Paris at the time, but, she did receive private lessons from Anton Reicha, the professor of composition there. Years later she would receive a permanent appointment as Professor of Piano at the same institution, a position she held for thirty years. She was the only woman during the 19th century to bear that title.
Her piano etudes possess pedagogical value as well as great beauty and character. These works lend themselves quite well to the guitar duo setting. While I have rendered all of Farrenc’s melodies quite faithfully, I have taken liberties with the accompaniments in order to make them more idiomatic to the guitar. Likewise, many of the effects of which the guitar is capable have been brought to bear in ways that deviate from the original intent of the etude. Alternatively, the challenges that some of these etudes were meant to address for the piano student are amplified by this adaptation. For example, etude 5 is intended to enable the piano student to improve the coordination between their left and right hands. It certainly presents a challenge in that regard to the guitar duo!
These selections are entirely suitable for guitarists with limited experience, though they could, of course, be beautifully realized by players with a great deal more experience as well.

Louise Farrenc était une compositrice, interprète, professeur et auteure française profondément influente. Même si elle deviendra finalement une interprète très recherchée, son potentiel en tant que compositrice est reconnu très tôt. Les femmes n'étaient pas autorisées à s'inscrire aux cours de composition conventionnels au Conservatoire de Paris à l'époque, mais elle recevait des cours particuliers d'Anton Reicha, le professeur de composition du Conservatoire de Paris. Des années plus tard, elle recevra un poste permanent de professeur de piano dans la même institution, poste qu'elle occupera pendant trente ans. Elle était la seule femme au XIXe siècle à porter ce titre.
Ses études pour piano possèdent une valeur pédagogique ainsi qu'une grande beauté et un grand caractère. Ces œuvres se prêtent assez bien au montage en duo de guitares. Même si j’ai rendu assez fidèlement toutes les mélodies de Farrenc, j’ai pris des libertés avec les accompagnements afin de les rendre plus idiomatiques à la guitare. De même, de nombreux effets dont la guitare est capable ont été mis en œuvre d’une manière qui s’écarte de l’intention originale de l’étude. Alternativement, les défis que certaines de ces études étaient censées relever pour l'étudiant en piano sont amplifiés par cette adaptation. Par exemple, l'étude 5 est destinée à permettre à l'élève de piano d'améliorer la coordination entre ses mains gauche et droite. Cela représente certainement un défi à cet égard pour le duo de guitares !
Ces sélections conviennent parfaitement aux guitaristes ayant une expérience limitée, même si elles pourraient bien sûr également être magnifiquement réalisées par des musiciens beaucoup plus expérimentés.

2 Guitars

SKU: AP.1-ADV10306

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Steve Erquiaga. Classical Guitar Ensemble; Duet or Duo; Masterworks; Solo Small Ensembles. Advance Music: Steve Erquiaga's Arrangements for 2 Guitars. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement. Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV10306. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV10306).

UPC: 805095103069. English.

This arrangement stays true to the original piece except for a few slight harmonic variations, and the repetitive ending. This is a more contemporary version of the original, while at the same time maintaining its perfection. Includes a set of performance notes which offer conceptual and technical insights.

Composed by Fernando Sor (1778-1839). New Karl Scheit Guitar Edition. Score and part(s). With Standard notation. 32 pages. Universal Edition #UE34491. Published by Universal Edition (PR.UE034491).

Nos. 1-12. Classical Guitar Ensemble; Duet or Duo; Masterworks; Solo Small Ensembles. Kalmus Edition. Masterwork. Book. 52 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K02251. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

2 guitars

SKU: M7.DUX-894

Arranged by Werner Reif. Sheet music with CD. 42 pages. Edition Dux Verlag #DUX 894. Published by Edition Dux Verlag (M7.DUX-894).

ISBN 9783934958425.

In dieser Sammlung befindet sich neben den Klassikern dieser Zeit erstmals das Werk Variationen über Greensleeves des Hoflautenisten John Johnson. Dieses Werk spiegelt die Variationskunst der Renaissance.

Chamber Music 2 Guitars

SKU: PR.UE034492

Fur Zwei Gitarren. Composed by Giovanni Marella. Edited by Olaf van Gonnissen. New Karl Scheit Guitar Edition. Set of performance scores. With Standard notation. Universal Edition #UE034492. Published by Universal Edition (PR.UE034492).

ISBN 9783702471439. UPC: 803452068549.

The editors of the New Karl Scheit Guitar Edition, guitarists all, have unearthed a rare gem in Marella's Sonata. Having made his mark as an accomplished violinist in the 18th century scene of Paris and Dublin, Marella relocated to London to continue his career, becoming also a teacher of guitar and composer of study volumes for that instrument. The Sonata in La Maggiore is taken from a second volume of pieces dating from 1762, and consists of three movements - Andantino, Largo, and Menuetto a theme and five variations). For intermediate to advanced performers.

By Yvon Rivoal. For 2 guitars. Rivoal Yvon. Classical. Grade 2. Score. 14 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine

2 guitars - Intermediate

SKU: DZ.DZ-1681

Composed by Alfonso Ii Ferrabosco. Edited by Robert Callaghan. Arranged by Robert Callaghan. Scores (2). Les Productions d'OZ #DZ 1681. Published by Les Productions d'OZ (DZ.DZ-1681).

ISBN 9782896555802.

By Yvon Rivoal. For 2 guitars. Rivoal Yvon. Classical. Grade 2. Score. 14 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine

2 guitars - Level 3

SKU: LM.26273

Composed by Milan Tesar. Vladimir Mikulka. Classical. Score. 17 + 17 pages. Editions Henry Lemoine #26273. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.26273).

ISBN 9790230962735.

Canzonetta - Introduction et Toccata - Rondo.