Al Mathias

Classical guitarist and teacher for decades. Currently playing regularly in local venues - a full anthology of classical guitar repertoire - transcriptions

Pasacaille (Weiss, Silvius Leopol 1 Pasacaille (Weiss, Silvius Leopol 1

Transcribed from the lute music for classical guitar for Christopher Parkening . Anything written for Parkening requires a lot of work for the left hand. Nobody plays like Christopher Parkening.

Classical General

• classical guitar
• performance
• renaissance
• baroque
• lute

Canon in D Major (Pachebel, Johann) Canon in D Major (Pachebel, Johann)

The familiar piece played often at weddings - transcribed by Jerry Willard - beautiful example of theme and variations.

Classical General

• classical guitar
• performance
• renaissance
• baroque
• lute

Just As I Am (Bradbury, William) Just As I Am (Bradbury, William)

Transcribed by Chet Atkins - who upon meeting Andres Segovia changed his approach to guitar playing and developed a beautiful sound on the classical guitar.

Classical General

• classical guitar
• performance
• renaissance
• baroque
• lute

Oh, Savior Hear Me (Theme from Orpheus) Oh, Savior Hear Me (Theme from Orpheus)

From a Baroque opera by Gluck, here transcribed by Andres Segovia for classical guitar.

Classical General

• classical guitar
• performance
• renaissance
• baroque
• lute