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Pearls of the Orient is a sequence of 12 Oriental miniatures on tales from the "One Thousand and One Nights". The Blind Beggar, Praise be to the Almighty, The Sultan, The Emeralds, The Vizier are some images continually present in this work.
This work investigates the musical translation of Middle Eastern narrative traditions into the technical and expressive framework of the classical guitar. Carlo Domeniconi, an Italian composer and concert guitarist, utilizes his extensive background in both classical and jazz idioms to construct a series of twelve miniatures. By drawing inspiration from the "One Thousand and One Nights," he establishes a structural framework that bridges Western classical guitar techniques with Oriental melodic and rhythmic motifs.
What You Will Find
Experts and performers frequently highlight this collection as a significant contribution to the modern guitar repertoire due to its unique fusion of cultural narratives and instrumental technique. The prose and musical notation are considered accessible for intermediate to advanced players seeking to expand their stylistic range.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2010-07-13
Publisher:
Chanterelle
ISBN-10:
0204770025
ISBN-13:
9780204770022
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