Devoted to the music of Ivan Klinger, this album of premiere recordings from guitarist James Akers highlights works from this relatively unknown composer. Klinger's seeming anonymity belies the composer's substantial and high-quality oeuvre. Born in 1818 in Seltz near Kherson (today's Ukraine), Klinger was one of the few guitarists to devote himself to the Western style six-string guitar. Featuring both original compositions and arrangements of other works, Klinger's playful and serious, virtuosic and challenging music here receives the attention that is long overdue.

Tracklist:

Fantasia, Op. 2: I. Introduction - In The Garden
Fantasia, Op. 2: II. I Love Pear
Fantasia, Op. 2: III. A Birch Tree Stood In The Field
Morceau De Salon, Op. 11: Introduction - Andantino - Allegro
Four Pieces, Op. 21: Fantasia On The Romance 'tell Her'
Fantasia, Op. 4: I. Introduction - Mother, My Dove
Fantasia, Op. 4: II. You Are My Soul, Beautiful Maiden
Fantasia, Op. 4: III. Romance, It Used To, It Used To
Serenade, Op. 7: There Are Many Dear Things In The World
Two Pieces, Op. 16: II. Elegie Par Henri Vogel
Fantasia On Four Themes, Op. 15: I. The Guys Were On Their Way From Novgorod - How The Breeze Is Blowing
My Little One
Fantasia On Two Russian Songs, Op. 10: I. The Song Of Love, In Ancient Times And Now
Fantasia On Two Russian Songs, Op. 10: II. Who Could Love So Passionately
Fantasia On Three Themes, Op. 17: I. You Are My Soul, You Are My Strength
Fantasia On Three Themes, Op. 17: II. Do Not Wake Me Up
Fantasia On Three Themes, Op. 17: III. Rachel Quand Du Seigneur
Two Pieces, Op. 16: I. The Orphan's Song
Fantasia On Two Themes 'the Poor Branch', Op. 18: I. The Poor Branch
Fantasia On Two Themes 'the Poor Branch, Op. 18: II. I Will Go Scythe The Grass

UPC: 5060262793329
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 7.8.22
Format: CD

Bulakov / Akers - Poor Branch (CD)