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Villa-Lobos Lecture update

2009-11-10 16:19
To get the most out of the Villa-Lobos lecture it will useful for you to have scores of his guitar music in hand. I advise the Complete Guitar Music of Villa-Lobos, though I will speak mostly and specifically about the Mazurka-Choro and Etude Twelve. I will delve a bit into Etudes Eleven and One...

The Sunday Night Showdown!

2009-10-20 21:04
Sunday 15th November 2009 'The Guitar Label' presents Martin Taylor Clive Carroll Marcus Bonfanti Mili sponsored by www.iTalkguitar.com Scottish record company 'The Guitar Label' is fast becoming the home of great guitar music and this show will present an evening featuring four of its leading...

Master Classes and Lessons at the BGW 2009

2009-09-28 15:19
The response to the BGW 2009 has been fantastic and we are pleased that so many participants have already enrolled. Please note that the format and times of master classes, ensemble rehearsals and lessons will be posted soon.  

The Guitar Music of Villa-Lobos: Challenging Common Assumptions Regarding Idiomatic Fingerings, Shapes and Gestures as used in Selected Preludes and Etudes

2009-08-23 23:55
 Co-artistic director, Dr Peter Argondizza (DMA, Yale University) continues his annual BGW lecture series with an lecture demonstration exploring  the idiomatic "guitaristic" gestures used by Villa-Lobos in the  Etudes and Preludes. The lecture will focus on several key works,...

DK Guitars Exhibition

2009-07-23 10:14
BGW are delighted to announce that DK guitars ( Scotland's only dedlicated classical guitar dealer) will be in residence at the event this November with handmade guitars from all over the world on display!

Kent Guitar Classics come to Glasgow

2009-07-21 16:19
Miles Roberts is coming to town!  Leading guitar dealer 'Kent Guitar Classics' are in residence for the BGW brnging a selection of fine handmade guitars from the 4 corners of the globe.  Another good reason to visit RSAMD, try before you buy!

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