1. Concicerto de Aranjuez (Concicerto de Aranjuez)
This is from the Spanish composer Joaquin
Rodrigo "Aranjuez Concerto" is probably the most famous guitar concerto in the world and is also the composer's masterpiece. Among them, the sad and moving second movement has been adapted into countless versions and circulated. It is said to be a tragic song written by Rodrigo to commemorate the death of his and his wife's first child. "Aranjuez" also opened the door for composers to compose concertos for the guitar in the 20th century. After it, guitar concertos sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.
2. The Thief's Song (Canco del Lladra)
"The Thief's Song" is a famous folk song spread in Catalonia, Spain. It is a Spanish guitarist and composer. Artist Miguel Llobet adapted it for guitar and made it a popular sketch. The guitar has always been synonymous with Spanish music, and this piece is a perfect proof.
3. Fantasia
As the "predecessor" of the modern guitar, the lute has a long history and was the most important instrument in secular music during the Renaissance. , the lute was once all the rage. This Fantasia was written by the most outstanding lute musician of the Renaissance, the Englishman John Dowland, and fully demonstrates the simple, fresh yet gorgeous style of that era.
4. Prelude
This "Prelude" was written by two of the most important composers on guitar in the classical period. First, French composer Antonie de L'Hoyer first composed this prelude for a five-string guitar at that time, and later transplanted it to a six-string guitar by Italian guitar master Giuliani. It is a work full of classical spirit.
5. Chaconne
As Bach's greatest solo instrumental work, "Chaconne" has always been an unavoidable pinnacle for musicians. In 1935, Spanish guitar master Segovia premiered the guitar version of this song in Paris, which immediately became the focus of commentary. There is no problem with the transplantation of this work when playing it on the guitar. You can play it according to the original score. Although it is not as high-pitched as the violin, it is more profound. Now this work has become the repertoire of guitar players.
6. Sequenza XI
Modern music creation is more in the academic field, and many contemporary composers have also explored some new musical languages. Since the development of guitar music, a large number of serious and academic "experimental works" have emerged. This is the case with "Model Eleven", written for guitar by Italian composer Berio. The whole song is full of weird sounds and complex guitar techniques. It is a new work full of exploration.
7. Aria
This aria may be the most poignant ballad in the history of South American music, composed by the great Brazilian composer Heite Villa-Robo Si's creation. The original work was selected from the Brazilian Bach Style No. 5 composed for eight cellos and a soprano. Later, because the song was so popular, Vera Robles personally arranged it into Guitar and vocal version.
8. Pacaco
This Pacaco is selected from the suite "Brazilian Popular Melody" written for viola and guitar by the famous Brazilian composer Jorge Morel. The guitar plays an irreplaceable and important position in South American music. On the other hand, playing chamber music with other instruments is also one of the best partners.
9. Alhambra (Recuerdos la Alhambra)
"Alhambra" is probably the most famous piece in the history of guitar music. The whole song is played using finger-wheel techniques, creating a unique, wonderful, granular sustain. The moving melody of the work is reminiscent of this ancient Arab palace located in Granada, Spain. Under the shining of the setting sun, it glows with the flavor of ancient and vicissitudes of time.
10. Lotus Eater
This energetic guitar quartet was composed by former Los Angeles Quartet member Andrew York and is also a repertoire of the Los Angeles Quartet. York's works are written in a very friendly way, full of American jazz and country flavors, but at the same time, the musical structure does not lose the classical spirit.