Traditions of the Classical Guitar - Hardcover

Wade, Graham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714537942 ISBN 13: 9780714537948

Publisher: Riverrun Pr, 1985

Synopsis

First published in 1980, 'Traditions of the Classical Guitar' has been described as the first book to examine in detail the many traditions of one of today's most popular instruments. With its central focus on Andres Segovia's pioneering work in establishing the guitar as an international concert instrument, it goes on to examine in detail its subsequent developments with reference to great artists such as Bream, Williams, Diaz and Yepes. 'Traditions of the Classical Guitar' continues to be a classic of twentieth-century guitar scholarship, offering a challenging assessment to perceptions of the guitar's progress throughout the ages. It is also a timely reminder of the glorious years of Segovia's concert career between 1909 and 1987; Segovia himself said of the work: 'Graham Wade has shown his love for the guitar from the first page to the last; true love and understanding'.

About this title

About the Author:

Graham Wade is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost writers on the classical guitar, with over forty books and hundreds of articles for periodicals published. His works include biographies of Andrés Segovia, Joaquín Rodrigo, Julian Bream and Gina Bachauer, as well as books on guitar history and aspects of musical form.

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverrun Pr
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0714537942
• ISBN 13: 9780714537948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256