Baroque, Saddle-stitched. Classical. Book/insert. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31143. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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.

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.

2 Guitars

SKU: AP.1-ADV10303

Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by Steve Erquiaga. Classical Guitar Ensemble; Duet or Duo; Masterworks; Solo Small Ensembles. Advance Music: Steve Erquiaga's Arrangements for 2 Guitars. Impressionistic; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV10303. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV10303).

ISBN 9783892212591. UPC: 805095103038. English.

Transposed to A minor, a more guitar friendly key. Aside from the introduction, the coda, and some slight rhythmic and phrasing variations, the Guitar 1 part stays true to the original melody. With this arrangement comes a set of performance notes which offer conceptual and technical insights.