Sonata para Guitarra: I. Allegro Moderato
Antonio José
West Yorkshire Classical Guitar Society, Leeds Flamenco Festival 2016.
The classical guitar, for your occasion.
Solo performances for weddings, restaurants, concerts, recitals and other events.
Enquire about a performance ↗Music to share
First and foremost, I love playing the classical guitar, and my performances allow me to share that.
I am an experienced and versatile performer, available to play at weddings, in restaurants, or any setting you would like. Please get in touch to discuss your occasion and the music you have in mind.
Pop Songs
It is usually possible to arrange pop songs for the classical guitar, especially slower ballad-like pieces. If there is something you would like to hear in a performance, please ask.
Discuss your occasion ↗
A little listening
Homenaje: Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy
Manuel de Falla
West Yorkshire Classical Guitar Society, Leeds Flamenco Festival 2015.
The first movement of Antonio José's Sonata for Guitar is one of my favourite pieces for the instrument. Full of drama, excitement and lyricism, it reflects the youthful confidence and passion of its composer and the artistic culture of early 20th-century Spain.
Manuel de Falla's tribute to Claude Debussy is full of fascinating contrasts: evocative of Spain, yet imitating a French impressionist composer; grief in the rhythm of a dance; passion and understatement. Benjamin Britten said this short piece had 20 minutes of music in it.
Repertoire
For concerts, recitals, weddings and other events.
- J.S. Bach - Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998
- Barrios - La Catedral
- Brouwer - Berceuse: Canción de Cuna
- Brouwer - Ojos Brujos
- Debussy - Clair de Lune (arr. Grainger)
- Dowland - Fantasia
- Dowland - Lachrimae Pavan
- Falla - Homenaje: Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy
- Giuliani - Variations on a Theme of Handel, Op.107
- Henze - Drei Tentos
- José - Sonata para Guitarra
- Martin - Quatre Pièces Brèves
- Ryan - Lough Caragh
- Sor - Variations on a Scottish Theme, Op.40
- Takemitsu - All In Twilight
- Takemitsu - In The Woods
- Takemitsu - Selections from 12 Songs for Guitar
- Tarrega - Selected short pieces and preludes
- Tarrega - Caprichio Arabe
- Tarrega - Gran Vals
- Villa-Lobos - Choros no.1
- Villa-Lobos - Suite Populaire Brésilienne
- Weiss - Tombeau Sur La Mort de M. Comte de Logy
Shall we make
some music?
Tell me a little about yourself, your guitar playing, or the occasion you have in mind. I would be happy to talk it through.
Email David Or call 07814 021394