The early 1800s saw a sudden interest in the guitar. Franz Schubert took it up in his teens and later had weekly practice and lessons with Vienna's star Italian guitarist Mauro Giuliani. Czech ...

In writing a concerto for two guitar soloists in 1966, Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo (1902-1999) took an old anonymous madrigal and put it through variations of different styles of Spanish music ...

Guitar manufacturer Fender has become the latest major brand to become an official playlist curator for Apple's services, with five unique playlists accessible via Apple Music featuring notable ...

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Writer Leo Tolstoy once said music is “the shorthand of emotion.” Classical music has no shortage of emotional melodies that tug on your heartstrings. This Valentine’s Day, we’re playing pieces that ...

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Raphaël Feuillâtre brings warmth and lyricism to Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez,” showcasing his gift in concert with the ...