a history of classical guitar - lea baeumler

SCDV 1492
LC 07573 EAN/GTIN: 4020771261000 : 2026-05-13
A journey through periods of guitar and lute music from the 16th to the 20th century, played on modern classical guitar; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149201 2:19
    A stately dance with vivid variations by the English composer John Dowland (1563-1626). Classical solo guitar rendition underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149204 4:26
    Initially the English composer John Dowland (1563-1626) wrote this Renaissance composition with an expressive 'tears' motive for lute; it is deemed to be the pinnacle of Elizabethan melancholy. This classical solo guitar rendition underscores history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149207 2:14
    Catchy baroque theme and variations by the Spanish composer Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710). Classical solo guitar rendition underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149210 2:31
    The Spanish composer Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710) wrote this baroque dance in 1674 in Saragossa. Classical solo guitar underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Calm, dreamy mood.
  • SCDV149214 0:53
    The French composer Robert de Visée (c. 1652-1732) wrote this prelude for baroque guitar when working for Louis XIV in Paris. It is distinctive of the French Baroque style; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Slow, narrative mood.
  • SCDV149217 1:42
    The French composer Robert de Visée (c. 1652-1732) wrote this prelude for baroque guitar when working for Louis XIV in Paris. It is distinctive of the French Baroque style; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Slow, heartfelt mood.
  • SCDV149220 1:53
    This arpeggiated Prelude BWV 999 was initially composed for lute by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The classical guitar rendition underscores history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149223 1:45
    One of the most popular works by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) from 'Suite in E minor' (BWV 996), originally written for lute. Classical guitar rendition featuring softly flowing melody line; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Stately mood.
  • SCDV149226 3:48
    Initially the German composer Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) wrote this elegiac piece for lute; nowadays it is usually played on classical guitar. Slow and lively uptempo parts underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Gentle mood.
  • SCDV149229 5:05
    Virtuoso classical guitar variations of the melodies in a recurring sequence of harmonies by the German composer Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750); underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149232 9:01
    A masterpiece for classical guitar by the Italian composer Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829), representing the Viennese Classical Period; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Gentle, uptempo and upbeat mood.
  • SCDV149235 2:33
    Charming work by the Spanish composer Fernando Sor (1778-1839) from the collection '8 Petites Pièces, Op. 24', alternating minor and major key parts with catchy melodies; underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Stately, melodic mood.
  • SCDV149238 2:06
    Romance d'Amour', also known as 'Anonymous', is the most popular romantic work for Spanish guitar, written in the 19th century by an unknown composer. It was put down on paper by the Spanish composer Fernando Sor (1778-1839); suggested for underscoring historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and emotional drama. Heartfelt, romantic mood.
  • SCDV149241 3:29
    Cheerful, optimistic Spanish waltz composed in 1902 by the Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909). Catchy and easygoing classical solo guitar rendition underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama.
  • SCDV149244 4:28
    Memories of the Alhambra', one of the best-known works for classical guitar by the Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909), paying tribute to the Alhambra castle in Granada, Spain; ambitious tremolos over arpeggiated chord progression, underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Romantic virtuoso Spanish mood.
  • SCDV149247 1:50
    Melancholy minor key alternating with hopeful major key parts in this romantic prelude by the Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909); classical solo guitar underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Calm, soft mood.
  • SCDV149250 1:03
    Short melodic and romantic classical solo guitar work by the Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Calm, emotional mood.
  • SCDV149253 1:27
    A lovely, melodious mazurka by the Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909); melancholy minor key alternating with hopeful major key parts. Classical solo guitar underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Gentle, dreaming three-quarter time rubato.
  • SCDV149256 6:44
    This Andalusian flamenco-styled prelude by the Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) is one of the most important works in the sophisticated guitar literature of the 20th century. Classical solo guitar underscoring history, historical buildings, antiques, landscapes, arts and drama. Lively, exciting Spanish mood.