Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909)
Serenata "Mallorca - Seville - Granada -
Córdoba - the mention of these places arouses memories and
desires and represents the magic of Spain. Nobody knew better how
to capture these pictures in music than the piano virtuoso Isaac Albéniz.
The American-Italian guitarist Stephen Marchionda lends new colours
to this musical declaration of love on his instrument." Class Aukteil (Germany)
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Sonatas (arranged for guitar by Stephen Marchionda)
"This glorious recording takes me back to some of the best days
in my musical memory. The excellence of the music, the mastery of
the playing, and the outstanding SACD audio engineering together come
as close as I can remember to some live recitals I’ve heard
in Madrid or Barcelona. This album of harpsichord sonatas transcribed
by solo guitarist Stephen Marchionda is a gem." Fanfare Magazine
Songs for Tenor and Guitar (Britten,
Maw and Dowland) With Philip Langridge
'Impeccable artistry in the songs and eloquence in the guitar solos.' Gramophone - Critics Choice
“The Complete
Variations and Preludes by Manuel Maria Ponce”
“...let's just say that you'll have to go
a long way to hear anyone perform as convincingly as Marchionda...
A wide dynamic range and exceptionally bright and resonant timbre...” Classical Guitar Magazine
“Spanish Sonatas, by Rodrigo,
Turina and José”
"Aggressive and musical...both deeply expressive
and exciting with the crushing technical demands dispatched with
great bravura.” John Schneider, Soundboard
Magazine, USA
