The guitar!s entrance into American culture began in the early 1800s, introduced primarily by visiting and immigrant Spanish guitarists. Many of these newly arrived Spaniards exerted great influence on the guitar!s development in 19th century America. The works in this book contain the compositions and arrangements of eight noted 19th century Hispanic American guitarist/composers with an emphasis on their works that reflect Latin themes or rhythms. Rounding out this anthology are dance forms such as the Habanera, Jota, Cachucha, Sevillano, Spanish Mazurka, and other Spanish dance related works along with extended concert pieces such as Theme and Variations, Serenades, Polonaises and a delightful arrangement of The Celebrated Spanish Retreat, a programmatic work with an unusual !C! tuning and novel harmonic effects crafted to imitate the bugles, horns and drums as heard on the battlefield. The book features twenty-one solos and two duets which range in difficulty from easy to advanced. An extensive and well researched text along with photos and a companion recording by acclaimed guitarist/scholar Douglas Back help to make this a landmark book.
Contents:
La Castañera (Spanish song) Miguel S. Arévalo
Violetta Schottische Miguel S. Arévalo
La Súplica Miguel S. Arévalo
Zamora (Spanish dance) Charles de Janon
A Media Noche José Ariles arr. by Charles de Janon
Polonaise Charles de Janon
El Olé Manuel Y. Ferrer
A la Orilla del Ebro Castanbide arr. by Manuel Y. Ferrer
Manzanillo A.G. Robyn arr. by Manuel Y. Ferrer
El Vito Sevillano Hernan arr. by Charles de Janon
Arbor Villa Mazurka Manuel Y. Ferrer
Spanish Mazurka Arr. by Manuel Y. Ferrer
Alexandrina Manuel Y. Ferrer
Lejos de ti (Far from thee) Luis T. Romero
Peruvian Air Arr. by Luis T. Romero
Un Sueño Luis T. Romero
La Negrita José Sancho
Isabel John B. Coupa
Serenade John B. Coupa
Rondino Antonio Lopez
Cavatina Antonio Lopez
Spanish Cachucha José De Anguera
The Celebrated Spanish Retreat Arr. by José De Anguera
