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 We are very pleased to announce
our first CD - Appassionata by Graham Anthony Devine (GGR01).
Press
Comments about ‘Appassionata’
"Wonderful
CD!...Graham's performance of my Appassionata is very expressive: beautiful
sound, elegant phrasing and passionate contrasts. I am very happy with this
recording" RONALDO MIRANDA
"Graham Devine's new
Appassionata CD breathes effortlessly with a classic yet unique
musicality. Expect to hear more
from him in the future." - GUITAR REVIEW
“Devine’s playing
is truly dazzling…. The quality of Appassionata can be
ranked alongside the finest of classical guitar recordings
today”. CLASSICAL GUITAR
Press Comments about
Graham
" ... Flawless ...
a highly polished performance by an already special performer. Watch out
for him!" (Classical Guitar)
"His performance
was incredible for its tremendous power and passion." (Correio
Popular, Sao Paulo)
"This is a
guitarist that I would travel a considerable distance to hear again!"
(Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar)
"The excellent
British guitarist, Graham Anthony Devine, gave a performance to be
remembered. Bravo!" (El Pais,
Spain)
"Graham at times
seemingly pushed the guitar to its very limits. He is a talent and
experience not to be missed." (GB Guitar Festival Review 99)
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The
Tracks
Sonata K78 - D.
Scarlatti (arr G. Devine)
Sonata K198 - D. Scarlatti (arr G. Devine)
Sonata K165 - D. Scarlatti (arr G. Devine)
Sonata K178 - D. Scarlatti (arr G. Devine)
Tonadilla - Emilio Pujol
Tango - Emilio Pujol
Guajira - Emilio Pujol
La Maja de Goya - Enrique Granados
Barcarolle - Emilio Pujol
Sonata Giocosa - Joaquin Rodrigo (Allegro Moderato, Andante Moderato,
Allegro)
Elegia Por La Muerte De Un Tanguero - Maximo D. Pujol (Confuseta,
Melancolia, Epilogo)
Appassionata - Ronaldo Miranda
Farewell - Sergio Assad
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Acknowledgments
The CD Appassionata was
recorded at St John's Church, Hampstead, London in June/July 2002. It was produced
and engineered by John Taylor.
The guitar played by Graham on the CD is by Andres
D. Marvi, Granada,
Spain with
Savarez Corum strings.
The photo of Graham is by Roy King.
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About
Graham Anthony Devine
Graham Anthony Devine
was born in Liverpool and began his musical studies at Chetham's School of Music,
Manchester
with Gordon Crosskey. He moved to Brazil when he was nineteen
and became an established teacher and performer there, giving many recitals
and masterclasses throughout South America.
Graham has been a
laureate of many International competitions, including:
Mottola International
Guitar Competition, Italy
Certamen Francisco Tarrega, Benicasim, Spain
Certamen Julian Arcas, Almeria, Spain
Alessandria International Guitar Competition, Italy
Stotsenberg International Guitar Competition, USA
In April 2002 Graham
was the first prize winner at
one of the guitar's most prestigious international competitions, the
Alhambra International Guitar Competition held in Alcoy, Spain.
He was to repeat this success one month later by winning the first prize at the Emilio Pujol International Guitar
Competition, Italy.
Having already
performed in more than twenty countries, Graham's growing reputation as one
of today's very best young guitarists is being justly rewarded with an ever
increasing world-wide concert and masterclass schedule.
‘Appassionata’ and ‘Burgalesa’
are available through all good record stores and guitar outlets and on-line
at : http://www.fretsonly.com, but
if you have any difficulties please email Granary-Guitars. Trade and distribution
enquiries are welcome. Also available through Amazon
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