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Category: Student Reference Video
Moonlight by Štěpán Rak
Guitarist/composer Štěpán Rak has put the Czech Republic on the world stage with his work on and for the instrument. Mostly known for his easier, student-level compositions like Moonlight. However, he is an accomplished virtuoso and has written many virtuosic pieces. He does have a page dedicated to him on Wikipedia, but I think his…
Waltz by Jaime Mirtenbaum Zenamon
I believe the composer of this Waltz, Jamie Mirtenbaum Zenamon (here’s a link to his Wikipedia page), is not a common name in most classical guitar circles. He wasn’t in mine until finding this piece in the Royal Conservatory collection. Born in Bolivia to European parents, he studied guitar and composition in Israel, Spain, Portugal,…
Andantino By Matteo Carcassi
I do not believe Matteo Carcassi needs any introduction. If you really think you need to look him up, then here is the link for the Wikipedia page. It is worthwhile to note that he wrote 77 opuses that we know exist. There a few that are known to be lost. I don’t know about…
Acadian Lullaby Arranged By Peter Hudson
I have done a few searches for Peter Hudson and haven’t turned up anything about him as a composer or player. I know that he has done a number of arrangements for the Royal Conservatory series. This leads me to believe he is a native of Canada and works in the system somehow. If anyone…
Étude No. 1 By Leo Brouwer
I have a feeling that most guitarists do not need an introduction to Leo Brouwer. If you do, then here is a link to his Wikipedia page. It isn’t in-depth but will give you a general overview. This video is the playing of his Étude No. 1 from his Études Simples. This is such a…
Siciliano By Matteo Carcassi
Sicilienne by Matteo Carcassi originally comes from his Méthode complète pour la guitare, op. 59, part 3. I don’t think he needs any introduction. If you want to read his biography on Wikipedia, then here is the link (Matteo Carcassi). This Italian gave us great works that we need to rediscover for performance and development.…
Dreams by Richard Summers
Dreams comes to us from the founder of the Toronto Guitar Institute. According to his biography, nine of his pieces are featured in the Royal Conservatory literature. He is also a member of The College of Examiners for RCM Examinations. That means he conducts Royal Conservatory guitar examinations across Canada. His students have seen success…
Moorish Dance by Aaron Shearer
Moorish Dance comes to us from the famous pedagogue Aaron Shearer. I was fortunate enough to study with Aaron while I was a student at Duquesne University. He would make a trip each semester to work with my teacher, Tom Kikta, and on his books. While at school, we would have weekly lessons with him…
Bransle de Poitou by Adrian Le Roy
Bransle de Poitou comes to us from Adrian Le Roy, a multi-instrumental French composer 16th century. Le Roy has an interesting history as a publisher with his cousin Robert Ballard. Together, they established a virtual monopoly in publishing in their region of France. It lasted well beyond their deaths into the 19th century. You can…
Contentment by Shawn Bell
Contentment comes to us from an eclectic Canadian musician, Shawn Bell. His works are published by Doberman-Yppan Editions. A number of them appear in the Royal Conservatory series both past and present. His interests seem to currently lie in the field of media and electronic music rather than straight ahead classical. He currently co-designed, and…