SKU: IS.G6553EM
ISBN 9790365065530.
SKU: IS.G7353EM
ISBN 9790365073535.
Although Belgian composer Arthur Bosmans (1908 - 1991) was born in Brussels, he lived most of his life in Brazil, having gained Brazilian citizenship in 1953. He first moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1940 in order to conduct the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra. Later, he became the chair of composition and conducting at the Music School of the University of Minas Gerais State in Belo Horizonte. He composed two works for solo guitar, the most famous of which is this suite entitled Brasileiras, consisting of five movements: Ponteio, Modinha, Batukada, Toada and Sorongo.
SKU: IS.G6761EM
ISBN 9790365067619.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 48, Dresden) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XXIII comes from a set of tablature manuscript volumes in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Ms. Mus. 2841-â?V-â?1). There are five volumes with a total of 34 sonatas of Weiss for solo lute. The sonatas are ordered by key and further sorted by size or complexity. Sonata XXIII is a large and mature piece. It probably dates to the last period of the life of Weiss. The Sonata has seven movements: Prelude, Allemande (andante), Courante, Bourée, Sarabande (andante), Menuet, and it ends with a Presto. The use of tempo indications for French dance movements is characteristic for the later work of Weiss. The purpose of beginning a lute sonata with a Prelude is to introduce the specific key and the harmonic design of the sonata. However, not every sonata in the Dresden manuscripts has a Prelude. About one third of the 34 Dresden Sonatas opens with a Prelude, but only six of them may be considered truly integral to the sonata. The other Preludes are composed in a rather â??rudimentaryâ?? style, as a model for the less experienced lute player to improvise on the central key and theme. They may have been added later in the copying process. The Prelude of this particular Sonata is regarded as spurious, in respect to composition, a rather weak addition. I have included the Prelude in this Edition, leaving it to the guitar player to judge whether it fits with the musical style and idiom of the Sonata or not. Originally, the Sonata is written in F sharp minor, a key often used by Weiss as it is appropriate for playing the lute, but rather awkward with the guitar. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a major second lower to E minor. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 2nd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 1st fret.
SKU: IS.G7361EM
ISBN 9790365073610.
Nine works of John Dowland, adapted by Belgian guitarists Jef Goor, Victor van Puijenbroeck, Robert Janssens and Albert Sundermann: Queen Elisabeth's Galliard, The King of Denmark's Galliard, Pavana Pijper, Melancholy Galliard, The Earl of Darby His Galliard, The Early of Essex His Galliard, 10 Short Pieces, A Fancy, and Fantasie.
SKU: IS.G7359EM
ISBN 9790365073597.
Four works of Johann Sebastian Bach, adapted by Belgian guitarist Victor van Puijenbroeck: Suite (BWV 996), Fuga (BWV 1000/1001), Partita (BWV 997), and Chaconne (BWV 1004).
SKU: IS.G6765EM
ISBN 9790365067657.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 4, Dresden) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XXIV comes from a set of tablature manuscript volumes in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Ms. Mus. 2841-â?V-â?1). There are five volumes with a total of 34 sonatas of Weiss for solo lute. The sonatas are ordered by key and further sorted by size or complexity. Sonata XXIV comes from Weissâ??s late â??productiveâ?? period, after 1730. The Sonata has six movements: Prelude, Ouverture (including allegro and largo), Courante, Bourée, Menuet and Gavotte. There is another copy of this Sonata, known as Parte (or Partita) no. 11, in a London Manuscript (British Library Ms. Add. 30387). The London Manuscript seems to be incomplete. It does not include a Menuet and a Gavotte. The Sonata in this Edition is based on the Dresden Manuscript. However, both the Prelude and the Bourée are coming from the London copy. The Dresden Prelude is regarded as spurious, and the London Bourée is more lively and in balance with the other movements. In a few passages of the Ouverture and the Courante I have made some adaptions on the basis of the London manuscript, to create the best of the two versions. In the Ouverture I have omitted the repeat indications. There are two Menuets in the Dresden Sonata. One has been crossed in the original manuscript with the accompanying note: ist nicht von Mr Weis. The other one has been added later, probably by the compiler of the volumes. The original London Prelude of this particular Sonata is composed in a â??simplifiedâ?? style; a common practice for adding preludes to lute sonatas in the 18th century. I have added the original example to my transcribed version. Perhaps it invites others to make their own arrangement. Originally, the Sonata is written in B flat major, a key often used by Weiss as it is appropriate for playing the lute. With the guitar, however, the key is rather awkward. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to G major. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
SKU: IS.G7364EM
ISBN 9790365073641.
Belgian composer Norbert Leclercq (1944 - ) was born in Brussels. The three compositions included in this volume are: 6 Nuances pour Guitare, Geometrie, and Trois Dimensions.
SKU: IS.G6525EM
ISBN 9790365065257.
SKU: IS.G14659EM
ISBN 9790365000241.
A collection of thirty solo studies (etudes) for solo guitar by Spanish classical guitarist and composer Fernando Sor (1778 - 1839), with fingerings by Godelieve Monden.
SKU: IS.G6526EM
ISBN 9790365065264.
SKU: IS.G6161EM
ISBN 9790365061617.
In My favourite places Guy Cuyvers takes you to his favourite places throughout the world. The result consists of 14 beautiful melodies, suitable for guitarists with two to three years of instruction. This album provides a valuable supplement to the existing repertoire.
SKU: IS.G6593EM
ISBN 9790365065936.
The nylon string guitar has always been Stefaan's first choice (in fact second after his wife of course, but don't tell his guitar). It's also the main instrument for his compositions. Stefaan teaches guitar for a living at the academy of Oud-Heverlee, Belgium. Inspiration comes from the classical masters, but also from players-composers like Ralph Towner, Egberto Gismonti. But a lot from what he knows know, and the way he plays has been influenced by fellow musicians he had the pleasure to play with.
SKU: IS.G6130EM
ISBN 9790365061303.
Boudewijn Cox is one of Belgium's leading contemporary composers. His compositions received several prestigeous awards at various European festivals and competitions. His music is played from the 'Dvorak Hall' in Prague over the 'Berliner Philharmonie' to the New York 'Carnegie Recital Hall'. Boudewijn is also a very dedicated guitar teacher. For his students, he composed several albums. 'The Butterfly Garden' has been written for the amateur guitar player as continuation of the previous book 'Tea Time' and is already suitable for guitarists who are playing 1 year. Most of the titles are accessible when you play 3 to 4 years. The titles are placed in order of difficulty.
SKU: IS.G6070EM
ISBN 9790365060702.
Boudewijn Cox is one of Belgium's leading contemporary composers. His compositions received several prestigeous awards at various European festivals and competitions. His music is played from the 'Dvorak Hall' in Prague over the 'Berliner Philharmonie' to the New York 'Carnegie Recital Hall'. Boudewijn is also a very dedicated guitar teacher. For his students, he composed several albums. Tea Time describes 7 kinds of delicious teas in individual compositions for the beginning to intermediate guitar player.
SKU: IS.G6551EM
ISBN 9790365065516.
This album contains 14 pieces for guitar solo, inspired by the coastlines of Northern France, Cornwall and Norway. Each piece has its own distinctive character and atmosphere, which facilitates the interpretation. Despite the simplicity, they show a lot of musical content, always with the younger performer in mind. This album do not contain barre chords. The finger arrangements for the left hand remain simple and are also well-suited for smaller hands. Still, the pupil can get acquainted with a whole range of techniques... .
SKU: IS.G7362EM
ISBN 9790365073627.
Six Fantasias for Solo Guitar, including: Emanuel Adriaenssen - Fantasia 3, Alonsode de Mudarra - Fantasia 10, Gregorio Howet - Fantasie, David Kellner - Phantasia fis-moll, Luis Milan - Fantasia 16, Enrique Solares - Fantasia.
SKU: IS.G6602EM
ISBN 9790365066025.
SKU: IS.G6764EM
ISBN 9790365067640.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 23, London) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XVII comes from Weissâ??s middle â??productiveâ?? period, thought to have taken place between 1719 and 1725. The original tablature manuscript is in the British Library (London Ms. Add. 30387). It is the only London Sonata with a title: Divertimento à solo. The Sonata has ten separate movements: Prelude (PrÇ£lude), Entrée, Bourée I and II, Gavotte I and II, Sarabande, Menuet I and II, and Saltarella. The Entrée is nothing more than an Allemande. The Saltarella resembles the Scottish Gigue. The pairs of the middle â??dancesâ?? are intended to be played side by side, as one coherent movement in which the second part complements the musical notion of the first part. There are concordant copies of the first parts of the Bourée, Gavotte and Menuet in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Suite XXVI). Bourée I can also be found in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in München, although it is quite different from the London version. Originally, the Sonata is written in B flat major, a key often used by Weiss as it is appropriate for playing the lute, but rather awkward with the guitar. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to G major. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
SKU: IS.G6767EM
ISBN 9790365067671.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 15, London) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata X comes from Weissâ??s middle â??productiveâ?? period, thought to have taken place between 1719 and 1725. The original tablature manuscript is in the British Library (London Ms. Add. 30387). The Sonata has six movements: Allemande, Courante, Paisane, Sarabande, Menuet, and it ends with a Gigue. There is a another copy of this Sonata in the Warszawa Biblioteka Uniwersytecka Poland (in its entirety), and a copy in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Suite XXVI), which contains three concordant movements: Allemande, Courante, and the Gigue. The Dresden manuscript displays some differences from the London manuscript. This Edition has taken those differences into account in certain details. Originally, the Sonata is written in B flat major, a key often used by Weiss as it is appropriate for playing the lute, but rather awkward with the guitar. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to G major. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
SKU: IS.G6123EM
ISBN 9790365061235.
Alessandro Valente was born in Turin, Italy. He earned his guitar diploma at the Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi in Alessandria and studied composition at the conservatory of Turin. In 1987, he was the third laureate of the International Guitar Contest in Tokyo. After he earned the Advanced Diploma at the Lemmensinstituut in Leuven, he settled in Belgium, where he teaches guitar and accompaniment in various music schools. This album contains 7 educational repertoire pieces for beginning guitar players.
SKU: IS.G6129EM
ISBN 9790365061297.
Carcassi was born in Florence, Italy, and first studied the piano, but learned guitar when still a child. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso concert guitarist. He moved to Germany in 1810, gaining almost immediate success. In 1815, he was living in Paris, earning his living as a teacher of both the piano and the guitar. On a concert tour in Germany in 1819, he met his friend Antoine Meissonnier for the first time. Also a famous guitarist, Meissonnier published many of Carcassi's works in his Paris publishing house. For Meissonnier he also arranged a number of popular songs for guitar that were originally written for piano, including works by Théodore Labarre and Loïsa Puget. From 1820 on, Carcassi spent the majority of his time in Paris. In 1823, he performed an extremely successful series of concerts in London that earned him great fame, both as a performing artist and as a teacher. However, in Paris, a long time passed before his talents were truly recognized, partly because of the presence of Ferdinando Carulli. Carcassi was in Germany again during autumn 1824. Afterwards he performed in London, where his reputation now gave him access to more prestigious concert halls. Finally he returned to Paris. For several years, he made concert trips from here to the most important cultural towns of Europe, including London. After a short return to performing in 1836, he quit his concert practice around 1840 and died in Paris in 1853. His most famous works are collected in his 25 Etudes op. 60. In these, he managed to blend technical skills and brilliant romantic music. This is the reason his music is still played by so many classical guitarists today.
SKU: IS.G6763EM
ISBN 9790365067633.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 25, Dresden) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XXIX comes from a set of tablature manuscript volumes in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Ms. Mus. 2841-â?V-â?1). There are five volumes with a total of 34 sonatas of Weiss for solo lute. The sonatas are ordered by key and further sorted by size or complexity. Sonata XXIX comes from Weissâ??s middle â??productiveâ?? period, around 1720. The Sonata has seven movements: Prelude, Allemande (andante), Passepied, Bourée, Sarabande, Menuet, and it ends with a Gigue. There is another copy of this Sonata, known as Suite XIX, in a London Manuscript (British Library Ms. Add. 30387). The London version does not include a Prelude, and the Sarabande is completely different. The other movements are similar to those in the Dresden Manuscript. The Sonata in this Edition is based on the Dresden Manuscript. The purpose of beginning a lute sonata with a Prelude is to introduce the specific key and the harmonic design of the sonata. However, not every sonata in the Dresden and London manuscripts has a Prelude. About one third of the 34 Dresden Sonatas opens with a Prelude, but only six of them may be considered truly integral to the sonata. The other preludes are composed in a rather â??rudimentaryâ?? style, as a model for the less experienced lute player to improvise on the central key and theme. The Prelude in this particular Sonata cannot be regarded as integral. It has been added later, either by the compiler of the volumes or perhaps by Weiss himself. Originally, the Sonata is written in G minor, a key not often used by Weiss, but considered appropriate for playing the lute. With the guitar, however, the key is rather awkward. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to E minor. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
SKU: IS.G6069EM
ISBN 9790365060696.
Alessandro Valente was born in Turin, Italy. He earned his guitar diploma at the Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi in Alessandria and studied composition at the conservatory of Turin. In 1987, he was the third laureate of the International Guitar Contest in Tokyo. After he earned the Advanced Diploma at the Lemmensinstituut in Leuven, he settled in Belgium, where he teaches guitar and accompaniment in various music schools. This album contains 9 educational repertoire pieces for beginning guitar players.
SKU: IS.G6524EM
ISBN 9790365065240.
SKU: IS.G6760EM
ISBN 9790365067602.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 50, Dresden) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XXVII comes from a set of tablature manuscript volumes in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Ms. Mus. 2841-â?V-â?1). There are five volumes with a total of 34 sonatas of Weiss for solo lute. The sonatas are ordered by key and further sorted by size or complexity. Sonata XXVII is a large and mature piece, composed in Weissâ??s late period, around 1730. The Sonata has six movements: Introduzzione (an opening movement in Italian style with elements of an Allemande and Prelude), Courante, Bourrée, Sarabande, Menuet, and it ends with a Presto. The use of tempo indications for French dance movements is characteristic for the later work of Weiss. Originally, the Sonata is written in B flat major, a key often used by Weiss as it is appropriate for playing the lute, but rather awkward with the guitar. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to G major. To create more concordance with the baroque tuning of the lute, the G string is lowered by a semitone to F sharp. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
SKU: IS.G6766EM
ISBN 9790365067664.
This sonata (WeissSW No. 52, Dresden) is one of a new series of eight sonatas by Silvius Leopold Weiss arranged for the first time for guitar and published by Metropolis Music. Sonata XXXIII is a unique copy. It comes from a set of tablature manuscript volumes in the Sächsisches Landesbibliothek in Dresden (Ms. Mus. 2841-â?V-â?1). There are five volumes with a total of 34 sonatas of Weiss for solo lute. The sonatas are ordered by key and further sorted by size or complexity. Sonata XXXIII is in the fifth volume. It belongs to a group of large and mature Sonatas of the late â??productiveâ?? period of Weissâ??s life, probably after 1740. The Sonata has six movements: Ouverture , Courante assai moderato, Bourée, Siciliana (a slow dance, but more cheerful than a Sarabande), Menuet, and it ends with a Presto. The Ouverture substitutes the traditional Allemande. It is more complex in structure, and includes a Largo, an Allegro (in the style of a Fugue), and a Vivace. The use of tempo indications for French dance movements is characteristic for the later work of Weiss. Originally, the Sonata is written in C minor, a key appropriate for playing a Baroque lute tuned in the D minor chord. However it is rather awkward with the guitar. For ease and effectiveness of playing, I have transposed the Sonata a minor third lower to A minor. I suggest using a capodastro to achieve the original pitch. Based on the present standard of A at 440 Hertz, the capo should be placed at the 3rd fret. However, during Weissâ??s lifetime, it was more common in many parts of Germany to use a standard of A at 415 Hertz -â? a semitone lower. So, to hear the pitch heard by Weiss and his contemporaries, the capo should then be positioned at the 2nd fret.
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