In 2014 Ekachai Jearakul became the first Asian guitarist to win the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition (GFA). Winner of numerous awards and an international artist, he has selected a recital that takes the listener on a journey from the baroque beauties of Weiss through nineteenth-century classics by Mertz and Legnani, concluding with three modern compositions influenced by jazz.

Tracklist:

Suite No. 13 In D Major (Arr. For Guitar): I. Allemande
Suite No. 13 In D Major (Arr. For Guitar): II. Courante
Suite No. 13 In D Major (Arr. For Guitar): III. Passagaille
Concertino
Guitar Sonatina, Op. 52 No. 1: I. Allegretto
Guitar Sonatina, Op. 52 No. 1: II. Lento - Tempo Rubato
Guitar Sonatina, Op. 52 No. 1: III. Rondo: Allegro Non Troppo - Lento
Fantasie, Op. 19
Rito De Los Orishas: I. Exordium - Conjuro
Rito De Los Orishas: II. Danza De Las Diosas Negras
3 Selected Songs (Arr. For Guitar): I. Love Light In My Heart (Arr. F. Hand For Guitar)
3 Selected Songs (Arr. For Guitar): II. Oh I Say (Arr. A. York For Guitar)
3 Selected Songs (Arr. For Guitar): III. Magic Beams (Arr. W. Kanengiser For Guitar)

UPC: 747313348176
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Weiss / Ekachai Jearakul - Guitar Recital (CD)