Arranger(s): Tallini, Arturo
Label: Naxos
Series: Guitar Collection
Genre: Instrumental
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.574394
Barcode: 747313439478
Release Date: 11/2022

Guitar Music (20th-21st Centuries) - CAGE, J. / CARTER, E. / DASHOW, J. / KAMPELA, A. / REICH, S. (Changes) (Tallini, Ascione, Dashow)

Repertoire for solo guitar has gained in depth and quality in recent decades, with acoustic and electronic techniques enjoying an ever more imaginative coexistence. Arturo Tallini’s recital explores contrasting approaches for his instrument, beginning with the ostinato textures of Reich’s Electric Counterpoint, an acknowledged classic in this field. Tallini’s transcriptions of early piano works by Cage create a mood of reverie, while Carter’s Changes forms a mercurial dialogue. James Dashow’s iPiece fuses acoustic and electronic elements to stunning effect, while Arthur Kampela’s Percussion Studies have proved pivotal in exploring new sounds for the guitar.

Tracklist

Reich, Steve
Tallini, Arturo (electric guitar)
Ascione, Domenico (electric guitar)
Ascione, Domenico (electric bass)
1Electric Counterpoint14:44
Tallini, Arturo (electric guitar)
Ascione, Domenico (electric guitar)
Ascione, Domenico (electric bass)
Cage, John
Tallini, Arturo - Arranger
Tallini, Arturo (prepared guitar)
2A Room (arr. A. Tallini for prepared guitar)02:37
Tallini, Arturo (prepared guitar)
Carter, Elliott
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
3Changes07:31
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
Dashow, James
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
Dashow, James (electronics)
4iPiece16:56
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
Dashow, James (electronics)
Kampela, Arthur
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
Tallini, Arturo (vocals)
5Percussion Study III10:01
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
Tallini, Arturo (vocals)
Cage, John
Tallini, Arturo - Arranger
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)
6Dream (arr. A. Tallini for guitar)07:41
Tallini, Arturo (guitar)

Total Playing Time: 59:30