Expressive collection of solo classical guitar works by composers from Central and South America and the Carribean.

17 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional, LATIN: Brazilian Jazz



Details:
Steven Novacek's extremely popular "Guitar Music of the Americas" has been the number one selling CD for Ambassador Recording since its release fifteen years ago. This recording is a compilation of many of the most beautiful, vibrant and passionately expressive guitar works from South America, Central America and the Caribbean, exquisitely performed here by Mr. Novacek. Romance, bravura, virtuosic technique, lush and enchanting nuances of tone, intelligent and sensitive playing weave to create a truly exquisite listening experience from beginning to end. For those who love great guitar playing, the soul and passion of classical and Latin compositions, an array of nationalistic diversity and the purity of solo classical guitar, this is a must own CD.

Steven Novacek - Bio

Steven Novacek, whoâs playing has been described as â...warm, lively and synchronous.â (Tim Page, The New York Times), ââ¦cleanly, with as much expressivity and flexibility as is proper to the music, and with an attractively warm tone.â (John Duarte, Gramophone), has long demonstrated a performance versatility unique among guitarists. His professional concert repertoire is all encompassing, equally balanced between solo, duo, trio, chamber and orchestral concerti works. Mr. Novacek has appeared at numerous festivals and concert halls in North America and Europe including Merkin Hall (New York); Benaroya Hall and Meany Theater (Seattle); Recountres Internationales de la Guitare (France); the Guitar Foundation of America (Denver); Colorado Music Festival; the Abbey Bach Festival (Oregon); EXPO (British Columbia); and the American Guitar Society (Los Angeles).

Appearing on several recordings for the Ambassador, Overture, Naxos and Klavier labels, his discography includes: Tangos and Valses; Guitar Music of the Americas; The Gypsy Influence; NOVARAGS; Works of Fernando Sor,Op.33 and 35; The Romantic Gypsy; and Novacek - Bissiri, Classical Guitar Duo. Currently, Mr. Novacek directs the guitar and lute program at the University of Washington and the classical guitar department at Cornish College of the Arts.

â...uncanny, accuracy and flair...an internationally respected guitarist whose fame should be enhanced by this well-chosen and beautifully played disc Guitar Music of the Americas. Even Novacekâs fans may be surprised by the variety of performance styles and techniques employed here, and by the brilliant array of sounds he draws from the guitar. This is an impressive achievement.â ---THE SEATTLE TIMES

"...Novacek delivers refined riffs...riveting yet eloquent interpretations of works by some of South America's most renowned composers." ---THE ROCKET

"...warm, lively and synchronous."---THE NEW YORK TIMES

"...performed with a degree of grace and serenity that is almost breathtaking." ---THE VANCOUVER SUN

"...thoroughly enjoyable, both for the quality of the music and for the vitality with which it is performed." ---CLASSICAL GUITAR MAGAZINE

"...playing of this quality is certainly a rare delight." ---THE IRISH TIMES