Rovshan Mamedkuliev - Rovshan Mamedkuliev Guitar Recital (2013)

Tracklist
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01. La vida breve, Act II: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. K. Fujii for guitar)
02. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 1. Ballad
03. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 2. Ashug's Song
04. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 5. Lyrical Dance
05. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 6. On Hunting
06. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 3. Nocturne
07. 12 Miniatyur (arr. R. Mamedkuliev for guitar): No. 10. Toccata
08. Variations on a Theme of Sor, Op. 15
09. Ivushka
10. Suite española No. 1, Op. 47: III. Sevilla (arr. F. Tarrega for guitar)
11. Sevillana, Op. 29
12. Capriccio diabolico, Op. 85, "Homage to Paganini"
13. Just How Funky Are You
14. An Idea (Passacaglia for Eli)
15. Gran Jota

Rovshan Mamedkuliev was first prize-winner at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Competition in 2012, and now stands as one of the world’s most exciting young instrumentalists. He has constructed a programme with several themes. Iberian music is represented by Falla, Albéniz and Turina, and by two of the titans of guitar playing, Miguel Llobet and Francisco Tárrega. He also includes music by his Azerbaijani compatriot, Fikret Amirov, whose folkloric-influenced music is another thematic link. The kaleidoscopic Just How Funky Are You by Andrew York and Leo Brouwer’s An Idea explore the guitar’s contemporary vitality. This recital disc demonstrates a number of facets at Mahmedkuliev’s disposal. He celebrates the Spanish lineage of the instrument with some canonic pieces, but also appeals more widely via contemporary music and by promoting the music of his compatriot. This disc will appeal both to admirers of this exciting new guitarist and to his repertoire choices.

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