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Here we are making available some example scores for your enjoyment as well as mp3s of certain select transcriptions, as performed by Richard. 

 

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Please note that our Bach and Weiss Guitar Example Scores have been reduced to the First Page ONLY, unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Sample PDFs

 

Bach PDFs

 

NEW - Chaconne from Violin Partita 2 - BWV 1004 - A one page example from our latest work.  The chaconne is probably the most famous of the pieces coming out of this exquisite collection from Bach.   I'm certain that this will be a favored edition by most guitarists.  The new plan is to include an urtext version of all related pieces, so the performer can determine choices and or analysis for themselves.  (dated 070430).

NEW - Fugue from Violin Sonata 2 - BWV 1003 - A one page example from our latest work.  The fugue is beautiful, coming off the fingers with incredible facility.  The plan is to compile a list of sample pieces from the various sonatas and partitas, the ones that are a pure joy to play, or to publish books containing the entirety of the collections (dated 070310).

 

NEW - Sinfonia 3 for Trio - One page example of our newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Trio.  Tempo is  about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 080319 - newly revised 2nd edition).

Guitar 1 Part from the 3rd Sinfonia for Trio - Sinfonia 3 for Trio Guitar I

Three Part Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Trio - $24.99 -

 

Sinfonia 1 for Trio - One page example of our newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Trio.  Tempo is about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 080319 - newly revised 2nd edition).

Three Part Inventions or "Sinfonia" for Classical Guitar Trio  - $24.99 -

 

Sinfonia 1 for Duet - One page example of our newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Duet.  Tempo is about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 041228).  My many and deepest thanks to Sarn Dyer for his time, help and guidance in matters of engraving and presentation!

Three Part Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Duet - $17.99 -

 

Largo* from Keyboard Concerto in F Minor - Largo_F_Minor.pdf - Requires a gentle touch, very slow, stately and graceful.  The best tempo is in and around 32-36 bpm at the most.  There are a few tricky areas, including measure 9 and the last beat of measure 10.  Go slower until it's in your hands.  Also, the rhythmic structure can be a bit intimidating to some.  I would recommend listening to an orchestral version of the Largo to help in this respect.   Many thanks to Sarn Dyer for his assistance in pointing out errors in my original version.  Look for the mp3 below!  Very pretty.  This piece is found in our ...

Miscellaneous Bach Transcriptions -  - $14.99

 

Cello Suite #3 - Bourree 1 - Cello3_Bourree1.pdf - This transcription is one that I'm sure you will enjoy. It is a bit difficult overall but certainly there's nothing here that practice and familiarity cannot overcome.   I've transcribed the entire Suite in the key of A Major because it would seem to fall into the hands quite nicely.  This particular selection as well as Bourree II are simply magnificent examples of the detail that went into the making of the Cello Suites for Solo Classical Guitar.  The entire 3rd Cello Suite will be available soon.  The Prelude and the other Bourree, which complements this one, are the only selections available at this time. 

This piece is also found in our  Miscellaneous Bach Transcriptions  - $14.99

 

Prelude #4 - C# Minor ** - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 - Prelude_4_WTC1.pdf - An incredibly beautiful piece of music is now available from us for the solo classical guitarist.  A moderately difficult piece, it requires patience and comfort with the upper part of the fret board.  Some keyboard editions recommend 92 bpm.  Slower is better 72-84 bpm, especially as you learn to punctuate some of the beautiful moments in the music.  Be expressive, it deserves it!!!  We are very happy to add this piece to our growing collection of Bach music for solo guitar.  Please enjoy and tell your friends about us.  

This piece and the one below is found in our

Bach - Well Tempered Clavier IA - Preludes & Fugues 1-8  - $14.99

Fugue #5 - D Major ** - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 - Fugue_5_WTC1.pdf - Simply awesome - All the fugues are fantastic and this is just one of the many standouts.  Quick rhythmic play and nimble rolling fingers are required.  Go slow, learn the phrases and listen to how alive your guitar will sound in no time.  I was smiling the entire time I worked this piece. Enjoy this little gem.

Invention #13 in A Minor *** - The Two Part Keyboard Inventions for Solo CG - Invention_13.pdf - A light and airy touch is required, literally bouncing off the strings.  Don't attempt to be heavy handed here.  There are one or two reaches, but don't go nuts.  The music helps you as will your phrasing of the gorgeous interplay between the two lines.  It is originally a quick piece, but a bit slower does nothing to affect its beauty.   Besides, once it's in your hands, you will be surprised how easy it is to play at or close to speed.  I love this piece and wanted to share it with you.  Enjoy. 

Bach - The Complete 15 Two Part Inventions  - $14.99

Invention #2 in C Minor *** - The Two Part Keyboard Inventions for Solo CG - Invention_2.pdf - A "one page sampler" of the original two pager from my archive.  This is another prime example of what I found possible with the Inventions for solo classical guitar.  Very straight forward, great phrasing, and simply a great playing piece.  Originally in C Minor I dropped it to B Minor.  I hope you like it.  All of them are great...this is one of my favorites.

 

Solo Violin Concerto - A Minor - Andante - Another first....a one pager displaying the main idea behind this fabulous piece of music arranged for Solo Classical Guitar.  Slowly at 30-36 bpm.  Expressively and smoothly.  There are some stretches necessary to play this effectively and correctly, but they are not out of the norms for moderate to advanced players.  (4 pages, dated 031129)

  • This piece is becoming part of our Miscellaneous Bach Transcription Book, which is a compilation of Preludes and Fugues from Well Tempered I & II, miscellaneous Cello Suite pieces and other solos...

Samples from the Violin Concertos (BWV 1041, 1042)**** - Play them at speed, well... the Allegro or the Allegro Assai, come on, we dare you...  :-)

Bach's Violin Concertos in A Minor and E Major for Solo Classical Guitar and Bass    - $14.99 -

  • Midi Files of the Violin Concerto Bass parts in ZIP format.  Unzip them from the archive file and play them in any media player such as WinAmp or otherwise.  You can also change the tempo on them if you have the software to alter them.  These are using a string ensemble voice, set at the approximate tempo for orchestral performance.

 


 

   Weiss PDFs

 

NEW - Allegro from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XIV in A Minor - This Allegro is great fun, very brisk and quite energetic.  This is a one page Sample, edited and marked, as an example of the body of work regarding this entire Sonata.   (dated 070311). 

 

Lute Sonata XIV in A Minor  from the Dresden MS - $9.99

 

NEW - March from Weiss' London MS Sonata XX in D Major - This March seems to be a very strict piece, yet has an air of playfulness about it.  This is the entire score of 2 pages, but, it is unedited, unmarked, fingered, etc.  I wanted to offer a complete look at a score and how it is being engraved.  The key here was keeping in line with Weiss' own intentions regarding his music.  I believe....I repeat....I believe I've done this?  (originally dated 051213 ... updated as of 01/06). 

Lute Sonata XX in D Major from the London MS  - $9.99

 

 

NEW - Menuet from Weiss' London MS Sonata XI in A Major - There is a recording of this piece somewhere down below.  It is a very playful and delicate piece. (originally dated 051211...this is updated as of 01/06).

Lute Sonata XI in A Major from the London MS  - $9.99

 

 

NEW - Allemande from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata X in C Major - Very intense and a lot of fun.  The music is so natural.  The man continues to amaze.  (originally dated 051211...this is updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata X in C Major from the Dresden MS  - $9.99

 

 

NEW - Courante from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XX in A Major - The courante from this Sonata is another gorgeous piece of music.  As I was editing it, I decided that I would add another sample from this entire Sonata giving all of you the first page from this piece.  It is also 6 pages and just comes off the guitar exquisitely.  There are some IV, VI and IX Barre positions but they are wholly appropriate and play quite easily once you become accustomed to them. (originally dated 050611...this is updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata XX in A Major from the Dresden MS  - $11.99

 

 

NEW - Introduzzione from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XX in A Major - This entire Sonata is also arranged in Drop D Tuning.  This is a one page sample of the piece, which happens to be 6 pages long!  The entire Sonata is 24 pages of music.  All of the pieces contained within the sonata are absolutely gorgeous and fun to play. (originally dated 050608...this is updated as of 01/06).

 

 

NEW - Prelude from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata V in D Minor - This entire Sonata is arranged in Drop D Tuning.  Some very pretty music contained within this famous Sonata.  This is a one page sample of the piece.  Again, this entire Sonata absolutely sings.  The prelude is just the beginning of how musically this sonata lies in the hands.  Not tough to play, it required some thought as to how to get the instrument to sound nice and keep the flow going.  Once you get it, it is awesome!  (originally dated 050608...updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata V in D Minor from the Dresden MS  - $9.99

 

Listen to the Prelude from this Sonata

 

NEW - Entreé from Weiss' London MS Sonata XXIII in A Minor - This entire Sonata, better known as L'Infidèle, is arranged in Drop D Tuning.  Some very pretty music contained within this famous Sonata.  This is a one page sample of the piece.  I have had numerous requests for this arrangement.  I'm sitting very happy to have obliged.  Sorry it took so long...I been busy  :-)   (originally dated 050401...updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata XXIII in A Minor from the London MS - L'Infidèle  - $9.99

 

 

Menuet from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata IX in C Major -Weiss_Menuet DM9.pdf - Standard Tuning.  Another great piece from a fantastic Lute Sonata.  This PDF  is the entire piece at one page.  This latest updated version reflects the accuracy and intent of marking throughout all the Weiss Manuscripts we offer.  (originally dated 041116....updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata IX in C Major from the Dresden MS  - $9.99

 

 

Allemande from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XVII in A Major -Weiss_Allemande_DM17.pdf - Standard Tuning.  A great piece from an overall fantastic Lute Sonata.  The Courante and the Chaconne of this sonata are also amazing pieces of work.  This PDF  is one of two pages (originally dated 041209...updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata XVII in A Major from the Dresden MS  - $9.99

 

 

Menuet from Weiss' London MS Sonata IV in G Major -Weiss_Menuet_LM4.pdf - Drop D Tuning.  Another very pretty piece from the master lute composer and player.  This PDF  is a one page sample (original date in 041204, this is updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata IV in G Major from the London MS  - $9.99

 

Bourrée from Weiss' London MS Sonata II in D Major -Weiss_Bourree_LM2.pdf - Drop D Tuning, quick, and playful.  A gorgeous example of the master lute composer and player.  This PDF  is the entire piece at one page (one page originally dated 0401203, this is updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata II in D Major from the London MS  - $9.99

 


 

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MP3s

 

 

We are very happy to offer these examples of our transcriptions as performed by Richard.  Please respect our bandwidth ... download and save the files to your pc...thank you.  Enjoy!

 

MP3s will soon be limited to sample takes from the whole.  This will happen as new recordings are made, in preparation for a number of CD releases, including a Celtic Collection, Bach, Weiss and Originals.

 

The plan for CD recordings has been put on hold for such time that I recover from some serious injuries, if I recover.  :-)  I hope I do.

 

I am now using a Hippner Hauser #506, the sweetest guitar I've ever used.  Some of our recordings are performed using a Hippner Hauser Concert guitar #303, unless otherwise noted.  Some may have been with a Hippner Hauser #348.   I have also used a Schramm/McCoy, another sweet guitar, for many of the earlier classical guitar recordings.  The guitar used is usually detailed in the piece description.

The hardware is a set of Oktava condenser microphones ...  Now have moved over to an M-Audio Buddy pre-amp and Cool Edit 2000 recording software on a dedicated high end recording PC, which contains, among other things, 512mb DDR 2700 Ram, a high speed bus, tons of storage and a 2496 Audiophile Sound Card.   Gets fairly respectable results for simple, and fairly  inexpensive home studio recording!  :-)

 

 

Original Composition Recordings

 

The recording setup is identical to the above.

The only difference may be the acoustic guitar (if not classical guitar oriented, which is described below (I own 2 of them).

 

 

NEW - Prelude #10 in E Major - A Father Remembers "Un Padre si Ricorda" - 4:06 - This piece of music came to me Monday morning August 11, 2008 after a horrific nightmare where I lost my children.  I was haunted, upset and basically tearing as I woke up.  This was ringing in my head.  It had to be written down immediately. 

 

This piece is dedicated to my father.  I love him so very much.  A good man, a classic artist, fantastic musician, he is deeply loved by our entire family.

 

This recording is done with my Avalon A32J plugged straight into my pre-amp, which is then directly plugged into my pc sound card.  No noise reduction, reverb added, that's it.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2008 All Rights Reserved ... (080816)

Purchase the sheet music in Standard Notation or with TAB notation by clicking here

 

 

Prelude #7 in D Major - 3:35 - This piece is dedicated to all of my friends, personal and in the business.

Recorded on November 26, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #522. 

The bit rate is set at about 160Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2007 All Rights Reserved ... (071126)

Purchase the sheet music by clicking here

 

 

Prelude #3 in D Major - Music for Crazy Cat - 2:41 - This piece is dedicated to my memory of our Crazy Cat, a good boy whom we miss like crazy.

Recorded on October 3, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #521. 

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2007 All Rights Reserved ... (071003)

Purchase the sheet music by clicking here

 

 

 Prelude #2 in A Minor - Well of Souls - 2:32 - Modeled after the rhythmic figure of the Barrios Prelude, I considered this an exercise in composition, but one that came off fairly well.   It starts out with the same harmonic figure, but changes as it progresses.

Recorded on January 4, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #506.  It is a sad piece of music, so please leave sharp objects at a distance from yourself while you listen  :-) 

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2006 All Rights Reserved ... (061231)

Purchase the sheet music by clicking here

 

 

Prelude #`1 in E Minor - Dhiana's Prelude - 2:32 - Written for my eldest daughter.  Recorded on December 29, 2006 using my Hippner Hauser #506.  It is a somewhat somber piece, yet very sweet. 

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2006 All Rights Reserved ... (061229)

Purchase the sheet music by clicking here

 

 

 The Sorrow of Angels - 4:06 - Recorded on November 24, 2006, written the previous week.  It is dedicated to my mother, Yvette, whom I love more than she could possibly know.  She is a gorgeous and proud woman who loves her family and her grandchildren with all of her heart and soul.  She deserves all things beautiful.  I hope that I have succeeded at least to some small degree.

It is recorded on my latest Darren Hippner Classical Guitar, #506 Hauser model, described in detail on our Guitar Page

The bit rate on this MP3 is set at 128Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2006 All Rights Reserved ... (061125)

Purchase the sheet music by clicking here

 

 

 Morning Song - 3:08 - Recorded on November 9, 2006, written sometime late last year, with certain revisions along the way to today.  A very earthy and gutty composition, it suits the guitar well.

It is recorded on my latest Darren Hippner Classical Guitar, #506 Hauser model, described in detail on our Guitar Page.  An incredible instrument that does what I ask.  Any issues you might hear in this recording are the result of the operator and not the guitar!  :-)  The bit rate on this MP3 is set at 128Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2005 All Rights Reserved ... (061109)

Purchase the score - Tab and Standard Notation - see example

 

 The Lonely Walk - 2:38 - Recorded on October 25, 2005, written over the prior week.  I can't speak of the emotions behind this piece as it is private, but somehow I believe it speaks for itself.

It is recorded on one of my Martin copies made by Takamine back in 1978.  Hope you like it.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2005 All Rights Reserved ... (051025)

 

Samantha's Lullaby - 4:10 - A bit of a folk tune on classical guitar.  My daughter is hard to put to sleep.  She's a demon child but this soothes her for some reason.  Recorded on my new  Hippner Hauser, which is featured on our guitar page. Written back in 2003, it was recorded originally on  050308.  This recording is newer, dated 050621 and is recorded on the Hauser #348.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2003 All Rights Reserved ... (050621)

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Samantha's Lullaby - $7.99   - 

 

 

Valerie's Air in A - 2:00 - This piece is part of a larger Sonata that will act as a series of studies for the classical guitar.  It is dedicated to my beautiful wife, Valerie, a hard-working and obstinate woman who simply doesn't know how to rid herself of me.  If I didn't dedicate this to her, I think she'd kill me in my sleep.  I'm told it is quite beautiful.  I hope you think so.

- The Sonata will be published in the coming months.

- I may re-record it in the next day or so...I'm tired and not sure of this print.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2004 All Rights Reserved ... (040925)

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Valerie's Air  -   $6.99   - 

 

 

Dhiana's Playtime - 2:40 - I wrote this for my eldest daughter of 3 years, Dhiana.  My perception of how she plays and how much she loves at a given moment and then runs off again to skip and jump to her heart's content.  She's a precious child but I'm biased, obviously  :-)   It is recorded using a 1979 Takamine EF-360S Martin commissioned steel string acoustic.  This is the final version and will now be engraved at my earliest convenience.  I'll keep you posted....(Recorded on 031010).

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2003 All Rights Reserved

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Dhiana's Playtime  -  $7.99   - 

 

 

Samantha's Reel - 2:45 - For my beautiful, energetic, funny, and demonic little baby girl, Samantha.  Same setup as above, using two Oktava mics, an M-audio Buddy, and Cool Edit 2000 all to a dedicated high end recording PC.  Not too bad...one take, early in the morning on May 27, 2004, a couple of little mistakes, but you get the idea.  Hope you like it. 

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2004 All Rights Reserved ...  (040527)

 

 

The Black Oak Harp - 2:50 - The music I heard staring at a Black Oak Tree at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.  I was reading some Bach literature and this tree made me look at it.  Huge, graceful, and flowing lines in this tree.  Enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing and playing it.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2004 All Rights Reserved ...  (040901)

 

The Passing of Mark - 2:45 - For a good friend, Mark Alinovi and son of another good friend, his father Vic, whom I absolutely adore and admire for his strength.  Mark passed away from a debilitating illness shortly before this was written.  A jazz drummer of accomplishment, it was my thought he would appreciate the combined bounce and yet inherent sadness within this piece. 

Vic also lost his lovely daughter, Daria, to illness a few years earlier.  I think of him and what existence must be for him having lost both of his children so tragically.

It is a raw recording and may be re-done shortly, but I wanted to put it up as it was for the time being...

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2005 All Rights Reserved ...  (050101).

 

 


 

 

Bach - Weiss and other Baroque & Classical Recordings

 

Some of these recordings are quite old and need to be redone, so forgive any poor-ish quality.  The Inventions as a whole need to be re-recorded.

 

Bach MP3s

 

 

New Sinfonia 3 for CG Duet - 0:43 - a partial extract from the latter half of the piece.  Performed by Steve Schram and myself.  This was recorded as part of our normal practice sessions.  It was cool if not perfect.  We had a good laugh and thought you might enjoy hearing some of it.

This piece is part of our Bach The Complete 15 Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Duet Collection

Steve is using a 1978 Ramirez 1A and I'm using the Hip506.  Recorded on 06114.

 

New Air on the G String - 1:51 - a partial extract from a not too serious recording.  I'm experimenting with the new guitar and some new recording equipment and setups.  I had everything on and this came out.  Not great as I was experimenting with some ornaments, position, etc...on the fly, but it gives a good idea of what is possible.  This piece is found in our Bach Weiss Volume 1 and Bach Miscellaneous Volume 1 collection.

Recorded using a Hippner Hauser #506 on 061114.

 

Invention #1 - 1:00 - A sampling of Bach's Invention #1 from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar.....

(Recorded on 061115).  Purchase the score

 

Invention #3 - 2:12 - from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar.  This has a bit of reverb and noise reduction.  I would still keep the treble at neutral....(Recorded on 030907).  Purchase the score

 

Invention #4 - 2:16 - from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar.  The original key is D Minor and is played in this key.  This recording also has a bit of reverb and noise reduction.  Keep the treble at neutral.  (031025)  Purchase the score

 

Prelude13_wtc1.mp3  - 2:03 - A beautiful piece from the Well Tempered Bach collection for Solo Classical Guitar.  Starting to get a little better at the recording part of it.  The sound is a bit more robust, with better signal to noise.  I would still turn the treble down a bit.   I'm using zero noise reduction and zero echo or delay in this recording.  Otherwise, I'm having a lot of fun with the ability to quick record and upload.  :-)  Can you tell? ...(Recorded on 030808).  Purchase the score

 

Prelude20_wtc1.mp3  - 3:21 - Another beautiful piece from our Miscellaneous/Well Tempered Bach collection for Solo Classical Guitar.  Very moody and a bit haunting.  A lot of fun to play.  This recording was performed on a Hippner Hauser I as specified by Segovia.  Nice nice Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce guitar built by Darren Hippner #348...a quiet master! ...(Recorded on 031001).  Purchase the score

 

Prelude from Cello Suite #1 - 2:33 - the Prelude is gorgeous...had to record it.  Some might think this version is slow, but such a Romantic piece by Bach, I felt it right at this tempo.  Yes, yes, I can play it much faster, but why?  Hope you enjoy it....(Recorded on 030819).  Purchase the score

 

Largo - 3:35 - from the Keyboard Concerto in F Minor - the first page of the score is above for those that are interested in following along or playing it themselves.  Don't mind the ritardando at the end.  It's the way I hear it at the end of the piece, is all....(Recorded on 030826).  - Purchase the score

 

 

Weiss MP3s

Savage Classical Guitar Transcriptions Bach Classical Guitar and Silvius Weiss Sheet Music

 

NEW - Gigue from Weiss Lute Sonata XIV Dresden MS on the Hippner #456 - 2nd part - this piece is in A Minor using Drop D Tuning.  I was just recording with no real purpose and this came out..  using my Hippner #456 Classical/Flamenco (recorded 080302)    - Purchase the score

 

NEW - Prelude from Dresden MS 5 - 2:28 - in D Minor.  Drop D Tuning performed on a M. Contreras 1A 1972, Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood.   - Purchase the score

 

Prelude from Dresden MS 17 - 1:20 - in A Major.  A great Weiss Sonata and a great little piece.  Recorded on my Hippner #303 (050727).   - Purchase the score

 

Menuet from Dresden MS 20 - 0:53 - in A Major.  This is the first repeat and some of the second, so I figure this is more of an excerpt.  Very nice.  The Sonatas are transcribed and played in their original keys.  This is done with a Darren Hippner Hauser model #303, Brazilian/Spruce/Ebony setup, with the same recording setup as stated above...(Recorded on 050709).    - Purchase the score

 

Menuet from Dresden MS 17 - 1:24 - in A Major.  The Sonatas are transcribed and played in their original keys.  This is done with a Darren Hippner Hauser model #348, Brazilian/German Spruce/Ebony setup, with the same recording setup as stated above...(Recorded on 050104).    - Purchase the score

 

Prelude from a Sonata in G Major by Leopold S. Weiss - 1:28 - a contemporary and friend of Bach, the man was one hell of a lute player, and wrote some of the prettiest music while he was at it.  It's told he used to "cut heads" with Bach, while playing fugues!!!  I've always been a big fan, then one of the boys over at RMCG gave me an idea.  Going back into my "other than Bach" archives, I dug it up and did this version right quick.  Hope you like it...she's pretty as all get out. 

     - This Suite was originally written in G Major.  My work is in A Major.  The book that we released for this Sonata is back in its original key (G Major), in Drop D tuning, which is Lute Sonata IV from the London MS

     - My deepest thanks to Mr. Alain Reiher for his help and information regarding this suite and S. Weiss in general.

 

Menuet from Weiss Lute Sonata XI in A - 3:03 - very, very pretty is all I can say.  Enjoy.  This is a transcription from Lute Sonata XI in A Major from the London MS.  

     - Purchase the score

 

 

Other Classical MP3s

 

 

New ... Sagreras Book 3: Lesson 18 by Sagreras/Kent Murdick - 3:00 - an intermediate piece arranged by Kent Murdick based on material by Julio Salvador Sagreras.  A very beautiful piece of music that I must thank Kent for letting me perform.  A one take performance so forgive a little buzz here and there  :-)

     -  You can find Kent on the web here: http://members.aol.com/lutemann/guitar.html if you need to ask him something.

     -  This is the first piece of music that I record with my latest Spruce/Brazilian classical guitar from Darren Hippner.  This is #303 built in 2002.  Gorgeous, loud, gutty-sounding, powerful and responsive instrument.  The guitar is a gem!  ...(Recorded 050126).

 

Sor Etude #17 in D Major - 1:56 - another outstanding study by one of the great masters of guitar composition, Fernando Sor.  One of my general themes, regarding music that I listen to and/or perform,  is that it must be "gorgeous", pretty, thought-evoking and/or emotionally bound.  This beautiful piece fits nicely into this theme.  My only worry is that I do it appropriate justice.  Again, Alain Reiher was very helpful.  Thank you Alain!...(Recorded on 030830).

 

New ... Reigen Tanz - 1:00 - An anonymous Renaissance piece written in the 16th Century.  Very simple.  I edited the score on the fly as I played, putting it in Drop D and other sundry stuff.  Recorded using the Hip506. (061121)

 

 

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These excerpts will be 30-50 seconds long on average

 

Manuel Ponce - Allemande - Suite in A Minor - 1:30 (050629) - A great Suite, originally attributed to Silvius Weiss.  This is only the first repeat of the Allemande.  My deepest thanks to my good friend, William "Doc" Jennings, for access to the Segovia edition of this wonderful music.  I'm a little concerned that this would be so easily attributed to Weiss as it does not resemble any of Weiss' music or stylistic approach to capturing our musical attention, but back when this was written, Weiss probably was not as popular or as well known as he is becoming of late.

     - This is recorded on my Hippner Hauser #348, dated above.

 

Bach Cello Suite #1 Allemande - 0:43 (031031)

 

Bach Cello Suite #1 Courante - 0:44 (031031)