Celil Refik Kaya - Kaya: Guitar Works (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D Major: I. Allegro moderato
02. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D Major: II. Andante espressivo
03. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D Major: III. Scherzo-Finale
04. From My Window
05. Guitar Sonatina: I. Andante
06. Guitar Sonatina: II. Adagio
07. Guitar Sonatina: III. Allegro
08. Prelude No. 1 for Guitar
09. Sketches, Vol. 1: No. 1, Bridge
10. Sketches, Vol. 1: No. 2, Bosporus
11. Sketches, Vol. 1: No. 3, Blind Fisherman
12. Sketches, Vol. 1: No. 4, Blind Fisherman’s Wife
13. Theme and Variations on Yavuz Geliyor Yavuz

Discover the intimate and eclectic guitar music of Turkish-American composer and virtuoso Celil Refik Kaya in this captivating new release of his own works. Sonata No. 1 weaves stylistic influences from South and North American composers, jazz chord progressions, French impressionism, and Spanish folk music into a richly expressive whole, while the Sonatina reveals more personal emotions. Kaya’s Turkish heritage shines through in his evocative variations on the folk song Yavuz Geliyor Yavuz and in the heartfelt Sketches, Vol. 1, drawing from art and music close to the composer’s heart. Performed by Kaya himself on guitar, this album joins his acclaimed Naxos recordings of works by Jorge Morel, Carlo Domeniconi, and Agustín Barrios Mangoré—praised for their perfection, splendour, and consummate creativity—showcasing one of the outstanding young virtuosos of the guitar as both interpreter and innovator.

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