Sep 13 Artsbreak Thibaut Garcia In-Studio and Giveaway Guitarist Thibaut Garcia has been a rising star since winning the Sevilla Internation Guitar competition in 2013 and the Jose Tomas International Competition in 2014. At the age of 22, Garcia has won several international competitions and has a full tour schedule that takes him around the world. While in Louisville for the 2016 University […] By Daniel Gilliam Sep 13 Artsbreak Thibaut Garcia In-Studio and Giveaway By Daniel Gilliam
Jul 29 Blog A Poet of Words and Music We don’t hear the name Agustin Barrios (1884-1944) much today, but in his home country of Paraguay – and in certain guitar circles – he is still revered. Guitarist John Williams once said of Barrios “…is the best of the lot, regardless of era. His music is better formed, it’s more poetic, it’s more everything!” […] By Alan Brandt Jul 29 Blog A Poet of Words and Music By Alan Brandt
Apr 16 Artsbreak In-Studios: Phillip de Fremery & Trio Harmonia This week we’ll have two in-studios, guitarist Phillip de Fremery on Wednesday at noon, and Trio Harmonia on Thursday at noon. Doors for both performances open at 11:45am. Call us, at (502) 814-6565, by Tuesday at noon to reserve a lunch. Both performances are free and open-to-the-public. Jooyoung Kim is the pianist for Trio Harmonia. […] By Daniel Gilliam Apr 16 Artsbreak In-Studios: Phillip de Fremery & Trio Harmonia By Daniel Gilliam
Feb 26 Video Spanish-flavored French Music Every weekday at 10:30am I play what I call a “guitar pick.” It’s a work featuring the guitar. It can be as a solo instrument, in a chamber setting or with orchestra. On Monday I played a guitar trio by François de Fossa. De Fossa was born in 1775 in the south of France. Besides […] By Alan Brandt Feb 26 Video Spanish-flavored French Music By Alan Brandt
Feb 19 Video A Flamenco-styled Concerto Every weekday at 10:30am I play what I call a “guitar pick.” It’s a work featuring the guitar. It can be as a solo instrument, in a chamber setting or with orchestra. Thursday’s pick was by the Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo. Rodrigo lost his eyesight due to illness when he was three years old. He […] By Alan Brandt Feb 19 Video A Flamenco-styled Concerto By Alan Brandt
Feb 05 Blog Four for Andalucia Every weekday morning at 10:30 I present the “Guitar Pick,” a musical selection that features the guitar in some form or fashion. It can be as a solo instrument, in a chamber setting or with orchestra. On Friday’s show I played Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz, scored for 4 guitars and orchestra. The family of guitarists […] By Alan Brandt Feb 05 Blog Four for Andalucia By Alan Brandt
Jan 29 Blog Ragtime Guitar Every weekday morning at 10:30 Alan Brandt presents the “Guitar Pick,” a musical selection that features the guitar in some form or fashion. It can be as a solo instrument, in a chamber setting or with orchestra. On Wednesday, Alan played guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro‘s arrangement and performance of Scott Joplin’s Wall Street Rag. An […] By Alan Brandt Jan 29 Blog Ragtime Guitar By Alan Brandt