Guitar concertos

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published May 16, 2024 at 11:45 AM CDT

The guitar is a wonderful solo instrument alone but when paired with an orchestra, it can be even more beautiful. We have two outstanding 20^th century guitar concertos that bring out all the colors and textures of the instrument.

Compositions and Recordings

Concierto para una Fiesta
by Joachin Rodrigo
Erich Kunzel and the Naples Philharmonic; David Russell

Guitar Concerto Op. 67
by Malcolm Arnold
Barry Wordsworth and the English Chamber Orchestra; Eduardo Fernandez

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

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Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the Digital Audience Specialist and On-Air Host for Classical KC.