Classical Guitar Music

This theme and variations from Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Movement #2 Allegretto is a wonderful classical guitar trio adaptation of the famous work. The original piece, like many of Beethoven’s compositions, is generally seen as a great work. Three classical guitars and a string trio of violins and cello make this theme and variations [...]

The classical guitar composition Recuerdos De La Alhambra means “Memories of the Alhambra.” The Alhambra is a is an ancient mosque, palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed). It occupies a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the [...]

This lush instrumental arrangement with classical guitar, violin, and cello captures the reverence and beauty of this timeless piece. Written in 1852, this song is a wedding music favorite right along side

This composition by Francisco Tarrega is a staple of the classical guitar repertoire. Along with his other master works Recuerdos De La Alhambra and the adaptation of the Chopin classic Reverie, Capricio Arabé showcases all the wonderful colors and

Valse No.15 (Lullaby) - Johannes Brahms (1833-97) Although many listeners may regard Brahms as one of the last bastions of the Romantic Period, he was not a mainstream Romantic, but rather maintained a Classical sense of form and logic within his works. This waltz performed on classical guitar with cellos and violins showcases that Classical [...]

Rondo For Michael (When I leave This Earth) Classical guitar sounds beautiful when used in alternate tunings. This composition for the classical guitar with string trio makes use of not only a beautiful “open” tuning but

“As a musical instrument, Spanish guitar is also called a classical guitar. However, musically it is a style unto itsself. Spanish guitar had its roots in 2 camps, Vienese Classical music and traditional Flamenco music. Early Spanish composers like Gasper Sanz wrote in the Vienese classical style and would not be recognized today as ‘Spanish’ [...]

“Composed when Beethoven was completely deaf, Ode To Joy is an amazing accomplishment. This arrangement for classical guitar and string ensemble takes the immortal composition to a new level with a driving triplet feel. I hope this classical guitar re-arrangement says the 1 thing Beethoven was trying

“This music says so much and has so many connotations that words do not do it justice. Is it about time, a measure of distance, or the man? I think of Miles Davis often when I play this classical guitar tune. I feel Miles’

“The ‘Moonlight Sonata’ (Sonata No.14 in C#-, Op.27 No.2) is and will be one of my favorite compositions of all time and this classical guitar arrangement is one of my most loved pieces to perform. Although Beethoven is known for his more bombastic style, as in the 5th Symphony, I have always been