Valse brillante (CD inclus)

Please note that audio files from the CD are not included in the PDF format purchase option. The discount has been adjusted accordingly.

As recorded by Morgan Szymanski and the Sacconi Quartet

Valse Brillante is a charming little work paying homage to the great Paraguayan guitarist composer, Agustin Barrios. Like most of the music of Barrios, this composition has a very pleasing melody line, one which is shared between the soloist and the other players; the technical requirements to play this work is also on a par with the standard required to perform most of the Paraguayan's works, i.e. rather high. There are shades in the harmony of this composition of Iannarelli's fellow compatriot, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, who could also knock out a good tune when required, and this, coupled with the attractive melody line, makes this work a good option for inclusion in any formal recital.
At only just under three-and-a half minutes in length, this work needs to be programmed well, but is well worth considering.
The edition comes with a recording of the work by the dedicatees Morgan Szymanski and the Sacconi Quartet who are not acknowledged in the album, I had to get this information from the Internet.
As well as the CD there is a full score and separate parts for each player.
Steve Marsh (Classical Guitar Magazine)