SKU: HL.14010915
ISBN 9780711960220. 8.25x11.75x0.035 inches.
In 1920, a Parisian magazine asked several leading composers to compose musical tributes to the famous French musician Claude Debussy, who had died in 1918. The great Spanish composer Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) wasone of them: having met Debussy in Paris, he had been heavily influenced by the French impressionists. His Homenaje (Homage) was his only work for solo Guitar, although it was arranged by the composer for soloPiano almost immediately. It is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of early 20th century music - at only three minutes in length, it is often said it has twenty minutes' worth of music contained within it.
SKU: DZ.DZ-4276
ISBN 9782898521935.
Elegy' is a homage to the influential 20thC English composer John W. Duarte (1919-2004). Elegy does not reflect the compositional style of Duarte, but rather is an acknowledgement of his editorial publication for Chester Music (1984) of 'Homenaje pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy', composed by Manual de Falla (1920). Consequently, 'Elegy' adopts the compositional style of the Habanera. I first met John W. Duarte in 1990, at the Wirral International Guitar Festival and it was on this occasion that he shared with me advice about composing for guitar. Subsequently, thereafter I met him several times at the same event and was always struck by his enthusiasm to generously share his knowledge about music. In 2020 I was honoured to be asked, by JWD's son, Chris Duarte, to edit some previously unpublished works written by his father - works that are now also published by Les Productions d'OZ.Elegy has been recorded by the Argentinian guitarist Daniela Rossi on Brilliant Classics 97470 - John W. Duarte Guitar Music Vol.5, Homages.« Elegy » est un hommage à l'influent compositeur anglais du XXe siècle, John W. Duarte (1919-2004). L'élégie ne reflète pas le style de composition de Duarte, mais plutôt une reconnaissance de sa publication éditoriale pour Chester Music (1984) de « Homenaje pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy », composé par Manual de Falla (1920). Par conséquent, « Elegy » adopte le style de composition de la Habanera.J'ai rencontré John W. Duarte pour la première fois en 1990, au Wirral International Guitar Festival et c'est à cette occasion qu'il m'a partagé des conseils sur la composition pour guitare. Par la suite, je l'ai rencontré à plusieurs reprises lors d'un même événement et j'ai toujours été frappé par son enthousiasme à partager généreusement ses connaissances en matière de musique. En 2020, j'ai eu l'honneur d'être invité par le fils de JWD, Chris Duarte, à éditer des œuvres inédites écrites par son père - œuvres qui sont désormais également publiées par Les Productions d'OZ.Elegy a été enregistré par la guitariste argentine Daniela Rossi sur Brilliant Classics 97470 - John W. Duarte Guitar Music Vol.5, Homages.
