Informative Musical Performances

Classical Guitar
Performance Lectures

Instructional classical guitar performance lectures highlight the history and culture of classical guitar music. Anecdotal commentary during performance illustrates aspects of music for guitar, and adds historical  and cultural perspective. Lectures include audio/visual background enhancement where available.

Performance Lecture Series

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Title Page - A Brief History of Spanish Guitar Music
A Brief History of Spanish Guitar Music

Vihuela and Guitar Music from the 16th to 20th Century

Music by Milan, Narváez, de Murcia, Sor, Tárrega, Albéniz, and Torroba

Title Page - Discourse on Dance
A Discourse on Dance

Instrumental Dance Music for Classical Guitar - 16th to 20th Century

Music by Milan, Dowland, Bach, Sor, Tárrega, Turina, Lauro, Villa-Lobos, and Pernambuco

Title Page - A Variety of Variations for Classical Guitar
A Variety of Variations

A Survey of Musical Variations for Classical Guitar - 16th to 20th Century

Music by Narváez, Dowland, Bach, Sor, Tárrega, and Ponce

Title Page - Survey of Brazilian Guitar Music
Brazilian Traditional and Classical Music for Guitar

Modinhas, Bossa Nova, Chôro and Villa-Lobos

Music by Reis, Powell, Jobim, Bonfá, Guimaraes, and Villa-Lobos

Title Page - Songs Without Words
Songs Without Words for Classical Guitar

The Marriage of Poetry and Music

Music by Dowland, Narváez, Bach, Sor, Glinka, Foster, Arlen and Traditional Songs of Sweden and Russia

Title Page - International Hymns and Carols
International Hymns
and Carols

Traditional and Familiar Music for the Christmas Holidays

Hymns and Carols from USA, Italy, Spain, England, France, Poland, and Germany

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