Guitar Recital

Description

Virgile Barthe, winner of the 2025 Guitar Foundation of America competition, presents a program of works ranging from the Baroque era to the 21st century, performed with impeccable virtuosity and artistry. This recital offers a wide range of themes, from arrangements of the expressive sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti and the brilliant suite of Dieterich Buxtehude to the lyrical "Songs Without Words" of Felix Mendelssohn and the captivating "Music of Memory" by Nicholas Maw. The album concludes with the Third Sonata by Dusan Bogdanovic, a highly virtuosic piece incorporating quotations from Igor Stravinsky and Balkan, jazz, and Renaissance musical influences. Through this rich and varied program, Virgile Barthe deploys a sound world of great stylistic diversity, exploring the richness of the classical guitar. This recording, which includes transcriptions and original compositions for guitar, offers an authentic representation of what most listeners expect from a modern concert. Virgile Barthe, recognized for his masterful technique and deep emotional expression, is a classical guitarist of great talent and originality. His unique style, blending classical tradition with modern interpretation, has captivated audiences worldwide. He has participated in numerous international guitar competitions, winning first prize and the audience prize at the Paris Guitar Competition in 2023. As can be heard on this recording, his vast repertoire extends from the Baroque era to Romantic and contemporary compositions.