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Ernest
Shand "This exceptional edition...is a collection of
music that all guitarists "...a welcome addition to the Romantic guitar
repertoire..." | About this Edition:
Ernest Shand (1868-1924), the leading figure amongst the
guitarists of Victorian England, is known today for only a handful of the
many pieces published during his lifetime. This edition of 23 pieces, taken
from his output of 220 opus numbers, reveals a guitar composer of great
originality and charm who had a gift for spinning an infectious melody.
While, in form and general character, Shand's style is reminiscent of the
piano miniatures of such contemporaries as Grieg or MacDowell, at times of
Chopin, his sentimental melodies and colourful harmonies impart a unique
Victorian flavor which seems to echo the sing-along anthems and nostalgia of
the English music halls.
This retypeset edition is based on the original publications
of Shand's music contained in the Bickford Collection housed at the
International Guitar Research Archive, California State University,
Northridge, CA. All of Shand's original fingerings are reproduced, and are
augmented with easily distinguishable editorial fingerings which suggest
solutions for passages left unfingered in the originals or that provide
alternatives to those original fingerings that may prove problematic
for the modern player.
The edition also includes commentary relating to Shand's
life, his musical style, and his performance technique. Reviews
"a welcome addition to the romantic guitar
repertoire currently available... "I had never heard or played this composer's music
before, Contents
Preface
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