The tenth concerto in B minor in L'Estro Armonico (best translated as The Harmonious Inspiration) which is edited here in A minor - for four solo guitars - is one of the most famous in the entire collection -- indeed inVivaldi's entire output. Scored for four solo violins two solo violas solo violoncello and an strings orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach not only admired Vivaldi's Opus 3; he copied it openly. In a general sense the Vivaldipieces gave impetus to much that is in the German master's Brandenburg Concertos. More particulary six concertos of Vivaldi's Opus 3 were copied by Bach as the basis for six of his concertos: two for 0rgan (BWV 593 and 596 basedon Opus 3 nos. 8 and 11 respectively) three for solo harpsichord ) BWV 978 972 and 976 based on Opus 3 nos. 3 9 and 12 respectively) and one for four harpsichords and orchestra in A minor (BWV 1065 based on Opus 3 no. 10).Bach frequently rewrote concertos scored for one kind of instrument substituting another. It is evident that Bach thought not so much in terms of the violinistic nature of the originals but in their harmonic and rhythmicpotential which could be realized on any instrument. Since Bach has already justified an arrangement of Opus 3 number 10 by the great aesthetic success of his four-harpsichord version it serves to reason that an arrangementfor four guitars is equally valid. Just as Bach preserved everything of the original Vivaldi and added only a few doubling to accomodate the left hands of the harpsichordists so in this version the substitution of guitars is donewith little or no change of original-notes. The arpeggios especially prominent in the second movement lend themselves ideally to guitar playing and the ability of the guitar to play both lyrical lines as well as passage worksuits the violinistic lines and passages of the original.

After the Piano and Harpsichord the Guitar is the instrument most associated with Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757). Many of his Keyboard works were influenced by the Guitar music of Spain his adopted country. This collection of arrangements for solo Guitar is an ideal introduction to Scarlatti's music. The ten varied pieces were carefully chosen for their musical character and technical suitability. Placed in order of difficulty they reflect the range of skills required for Baroque repertoire at intermediate and advanced levels. Stylish and idiomatic adaptations preserving the original ornamentations. Core repertoire for Grades 6-8 with pieces on the ABRSM Guitar syllabus. Carefully considered fingering both clear and consistent. Advice on ornaments including full realizations.

Seven more selections from the album Sacred Music for the Guitar: Hymn of Christian Joy (guitar and harpsichord) * Simple Gifts * Fairest Lord Jesus * Stir Thy Church O God Our Father * All Creatures of Our God and King *Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken * Praise Ye the Lord (2 guitars).

Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias andliturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known; a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulationreminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major.Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) wasthe most accomplished Lutenist of the Baroque period and the most prolific composer of Lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony andfantastical writing of Weiss. Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument.

Handel Suite Hwv 448, Marcello Concerto In D Minor. Par RODRIGUES PEDRO. These transcriptions provide new repertory for the intermediate/advanced player. Includes the well-known Marcello's 'Oboe Concerto” after the Bach harpsichord version BWV974 and the 'Suite HWV 448” by Handel. They both retain the maximum of musical information from the original manuscripts and are a most interesting challenge for players who desire to include Baroque masterpieces in their concerts. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Baroque - Solos / Recueil / Guitare Classique