CHINA WEST

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CHINA WEST

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Legendary guitarist Manuel Barrueco and his protégés, the Beijing Guitar Duo offer music, ranging from the baroque to the twenty-first century, demonstrating the guitar’s unique ability to capture the many voices and moods of China and the Western World, in a stunning showcase of artistry and virtuosity.

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SONATA #6 IN G, BWV 1019*  Johann Sebastian Bach
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Prelude (guitar solo) from Violin Sonata, BWV 1023
4. Allegro (guitar duo)
5. Adagio
6. Allegro
 
ESTAMPAS  Federico Moreno Torroba
7. Bailando un Fandango Charro
8. Remanso
9. La Siega
10. Fiesta en el Pueblo
11. Amanecer
12. La Boda
13. Camino del Molino
14. Juegos Infantiles
 
15. FUGA Y MISTERIO**  Ástor Piazzolla
 
16. REVIRADO**  Ástor Piazzolla
 
CHINA WEST SUITE*  Chen Yi
17. Introduction
18. Meng Songs
19. Zang Songs
20. Miao Dances
 
21. THE ENCHANTED ISLAND  Sérgio Assad
World Premiere Recording
 
22. CHAPLIN MEDLEY  Charlie Chaplin/Sérgio Assad
From A Countess from Hong Kong, Limelight, Modern Times and A Dog’s Life 
 
 
* Transcribed by Manuel Barrueco
** Transcribed by Sérgio Assad

Reviews

Their performance is exquisite–consistently joyous yet subtle, technically flawless, beautiful.

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