SONGS FROM THE FOREST (2012)
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“The Australian Guitar Duo has got it all: perfect synchronisation, beautiful phrasing and tone, and charismatic good looks . . . The whole disc is wonderfully entertaining.” - Classical Guitar Magazine
“They are technical masters who also possess beautiful tone at all volume levels,
and a wonderfully refined collective musical sense . . . magical use of tone color . . . Very impressive” - Soundboard Magazine
“Superbly played” - Limelight Magazine
“They serve up a tasty mix of contemporary and traditional classic guitar work that is as well conceived and performed as most any duo recording today. They reflect sensitivity, power, and elegance in their playing . . . a fine recording sure to please the most demanding listeners.” - Minor 7th
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1. Djanaba- Ross Edwards (b. 1943)
2. Songs from the Forest - Nigel Westlake (b. 1958)
3-5. Three Songs - Lennon/McCartney
Fool on the Hill arr. Leo Brouwer (b. 1939)
She’s Leaving Home
Penny Lane
6-8. Three Duets - Phillip Houghton (b. 1954)
The Mantis and the Moon
Lament
Alchemy
9. Intermezzo - Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
From the opera “Goyescas”
10. La Vida Breve - Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)
11. Three Sonatas - Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
D minor, K1/L366 (arr. J. Cordover)
D major, K333/L269 (arr. R. Boyd)
A major, K432/L 288 (arr. O. Cáceres)
12. Brolga - Phillip Houghton (b. 1954)
Flying in, landing . . . “my, what a big beak you have!”
Feathers / Dance
Alone . . . a bridge of sighs
Dusk in the Otherworld . . . seen through eyes of pearl
Black Silhouettes in Burgundy Light
13. Danza Española No. 2, “Oriental” - Enrique Granados (1867-1914)
14. Toccata - Pierre Petit (1922-2000)
15. Emily’s Song - Ross Edwards (b. 1943)
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Recorded by John Taylor; Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Hertfordshire, UK: 21-23 August 2011