Who's your favorite composer for classical guitar?

Gecko of Doom · 02-06-2007, 11:04 AM

I've always been partial to Matteo Carcassi.

My guitar teacher has said good things about Villa-Lobos. I'm planning to get some of his stuff in the near future.

**beanbag** · 02-11-2007, 12:50 AM

Villa Lobos. hands down. I admire that man's writing so so much.

you should listen to his guitar stuff, but also listen to his piano/orchestral stuff. there's one cycle called the Proles de Bebe that is simply amazing; it gives me the chills.

Albeniz wrote for piano, but I love the guitar arrangements of his pieces. the Suite Espagnola is marvelous.

Gecko of Doom · 02-13-2007, 09:20 PM

I'm probably going to order this. I'm looking forward to getting more familiar with his work.

**beanbag** · 02-14-2007, 01:14 AM

do it. that is an amazing book. I need to get a copy of it myself, because right now I am working off of photocopies. I've played etudes 11 and 12, and have worked slightly on 1 (or 2. I can't remember which.), 4 and 6. I need to stop being lazy and complete them.

I love the Choros, especially. I think number 3 is my favorite, but I have to double-check on the numbers. that is definitely an amazing book though, and worth every penny you pay.