Johan Smith, 2019 winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Competition, presents his dream programme in this recital. Bach's Toccata for harpsichord 'borders on the unplayable' for the guitar, especially in it's final double fugue, while Manuel Ponce's Variations on La folÃa de EspaÃ±a and Fugue is one of the most challenging peaks of the repertoire. Mertz's celebrated virtuoso Concertino is followed by Britten's Nocturnal after John Dowland, renowned for it's blend of Elizabethan melancholy and contemporary strangeness. The recital concludes with a world premiere, the evocative Sables Stellaires by Josquin Schwizgebel, dedicated to Johan Smith. We are continually in awe of the remarkable musicianship of each new generation of classical players, and as a result our Guitar Laureate series goes from strength to strength with every season. Named the 'Classical Guitar Revelation of 2017' by French Guitar Classical Magazine, Johan Smith has been invited to perform in renowned festivals as soloist and in concertos with orchestras such as the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, and the Verbier Festival Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Toccata In E Minor, Bwv 914 (Arr. S. Grondona For Guitar): Toccata
Toccata In E Minor, Bwv 914 (Arr. S. Grondona For Guitar): Un Poco Allegro
Toccata In E Minor, Bwv 914 (Arr. S. Grondona For Guitar): Adagio
Toccata In E Minor, Bwv 914 (Arr. S. Grondona For Guitar): Fuga. Allegro
Diferencias Sobre La Folía De España Y Fuga
Concertino For Guitar
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70
Les Reflets De L'obscurité: III. Sables Stellaires

UPC: 747313419975
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.12.20
Format: CD

Johan Smith Guitar Recital / Various - Johan Smith Guitar Recital (CD)