# Leo Brouwer

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Two great Leo's I know of are Leo Messi and Leo Brouwer. This is for both of them. The sporting highlight of last year (and this year) was Messi holding the World Cup - unforgettable.Leo Brouwer is a Cuban Guitarist and composer I admire greatly. I find much of his work  difficult to understand and…

Episode 45: 20045 British Invasion

The Alexander String Quartet and guitarist William Kanengiser form a dynamic collaboration that explores the music of Sting, Led Zeppelin, John Dowland and The Beatles by way of contemporary composers Ian Krouse, Dušan Bogdanović and Leo Brouwer.Track ListingLabyrinth (On a Theme of Led Zeppelin)Ia…

Sharon Isbin: Affinity and Strings for Peace

World-renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin takes us on a personal tour of her two latest albums: Affinity and Strings for Peace. Affinity is loaded with works written for Isbin, including the title track – a new guitar concerto by Chris Brubeck which contains a musical nod to his late father, legendary …

Local Live – Eli Hudson & Thomas Aquino

Eli Hudson and Thomas Aquino are classical guitarists who share some of their interpretations of their favorite pieces, as well as some original compositions. Eli Hudson starts off by playing five short pieces by Leo Brouwer. Thomas Aquino follows with Sonatina in A Major by Federico Moreno Torro…

Artscape: URI Guitar Festival returns, Oct. 20-23

The URI Guitar Festival started as an ambitious idea by director Adam Levin more than seven years ago. It started growing when the pandemic created a major obstacle to that growth. Levin did what all directors did. He got creative. This weekend the event launches bigger than it has ever been, stret…

Pablo Medina - River of Words

This episode of the Brattleboro Words Trail Podcast featured writer Pablo Medina who reads his essay ‘Home in Vermont’ written specifically for the Brattleboro Words Trail mobile app (https://brattleboro.stqry.app/) that guides listeners through stories of people past and present who embody the the…

Series 2 Episode 4: Iliana Matos

On this episode, Bridget and Mariette talk with the engaging Canadian Cuban guitarist, Iliana Matos. Topics include Iliana's lengthy career as a performer and teacher, the enduring legacy of the Cuban School of Guitar, the challenges of moving to Canada, and the wonderful friendship between guitar…

The Joy of Classical Music - Ep 117 - The Seldom Heard Sounds of South America Part 2 - 25-08-25

Episode 117 picks up where we left off in episode 116, in search of the seldom heard music of South America. Much of the music in the episode dates from the mid-20th century and follows a pattern we find in North America, Australia, and Aotearoa NZ, composers seeking to blend the physical and cultu…

S1 Ep 5: Julian Bream: a (re)introduction

THEME Today’s dispatch comes from St. Leonard’s Churchyard in Semley, Wiltshire, a picturesque county in southwest England. St. Leonard’s is the final tour stop of Julian Bream, a name that is likely familiar to classical guitar enthusiasts, especially those of us of a certain age. Bream is one of…

PIANISTS NOT PRACTICING…in Porto…with MARIEL MAYZ

Welcome to our episode with Mariel Mayz - a sought-after pianist, composer, educator and administrator from New York City. Mariel’s original works have been described as “inventive, colorful, compelling, and well-crafted.” She currently lives a rich musical life, teaching at multiple universities i…