The Spanish master guitarist Paco de LucÃa, whose death anniversary will be celebrated for the seventh time in 2021, is the focus of the new album by the Eos Guitar Quartet. For the four musicians, his music, his innovative power and not least their personal contact with him were a constant source of inspiration. As an expression of this great admiration, the Eos Guitar Quartet has now asked the three composers, Leo Brouwer, John McLaughlin and JosÃ© Antonio Rodriguez, to write a work for the ensemble under the motto "Homage to Paco de LucÃa". The result is works that enrich the repertoire for guitar quartet in an outstanding way. In the spirit of Paco, the Eos Guitar Quartet plays original compositions by Marcel Ege and David Sautter alongside three dances by Manuel de Falla. The singing of the legendary flamenco singer Carmen Linares and the subtle accompaniment of the percussionist Ricardo Espinosa give this album a wonderful addition and enhancement.

Tracklist:

El Alma De Paco
Aixa, Fátima Y Marién (After Lorca)
Medianoche
El Sombrero De Tres Picos (Excerpts): Danza De La Molinera [Arr. G. Cresta For Guitar Quartet]
El Sombrero De Tres Picos (Excerpts): Danza De Los Vecinos [Arr. M. Pirktl For Guitar Quartet]
La Vida Breve: Danza Española No. 1 (Arr. G. Cresta For Guitar Quartet)
El Quejío Del Poeta Duende: I. Fandango De Las Cositas Buenas
El Quejío Del Poeta Duende: II. Quejío Del Poeta Duende
El Quejío Del Poeta Duende: III. El Trébol De Cuatro Hojas
El Alba
Paquiro (After Lorca)
Soñando Con El Sonido (Arr. J. Azcano For Guitar Quartet & Percussion)

UPC: 7640123420168
Label: Eos Guitar Edition
Release Date: 9.24.21
Format: CD

Various Artists - El Alma de Paco (CD)