GUITAR IN THE SPANISH SUN

Sharon Isbin, guitar

Granados, 12 Danzas Españolas [12 Spanish Dances]: “Andaluza” (no. 5) (approx. 4 min.)
Tárrega, Capricho árabe (approx. 5 min.)
Tárrega, Recuerdos de la Alhambra (approx. 4 min.)
Albéniz, Suite Española no. 1, op. 47: “Asturias” (transc. Andrés Segovia) (approx. 8 min.)
A. York, Andecy (approx. 5 min.)
A. Lauro, Vals Venezolano no. 3: “Natalia” (approx. 3 min.)
G. Montaña, Suite Colombiana no. 2: “Porro” (approx. 2 min.)
A. Barrios Mangoré, La Catedral (approx. 6 min.)
A. Barrios Mangoré, Waltzes, op. 8: “Waltz in G major” (no. 4) (approx. 4 min.)

Spanish or South American music means guitar music!
Sensuous, nostalgic, rhythm-filled, bewitching, its sounds naturally resonate through the instrument’s vibrating strings. This recital combines classics of the guitar with fresh discoveries, showcasing the extraordinary lyrical gifts of Sharon Isbin, a disciple of the famous Andrés Segovia and critically acclaimed as an exceptional guitarist in our time. Olé!