Overview

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams. Beginning with an examination of Andrés Segovia and his influence upon Williams’ life’s work, a further three incisive chapters cover key areas such as performance, perception, education and construction, considering social and cultural contexts of the guitar over the past century. A final chapter on new directions in classical guitar examines the change in reception of the instrument from the mid-1970s to the present day, and Williams’ impact upon what might be termed ‘standard classical guitar repertoire’. With in-depth discussion of the cultural and perceptual impact of Williams’ more daring crossover projects and numerous musical examples, this is an informative reference for all classical guitar practitioners, as well as scholars and researchers of guitar studies, reception studies, cultural musicology and performance studies. An online lecture by the author and a transcript of the author’s interview with John Williams are also available as e-resources.

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Author:   Michael O'Toole
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367730383

ISBN 10:   0367730383
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   18 December 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction The ‘Segovian’ narrative John Williams and diversity Aims 1 Andrés Segovia and John Williams Segovia: career, tributes and reception Other contributions to classical guitar culture in the early twentieth century Attitudes to other musical styles Teaching Interpretation of the Segovia legacy The king and the prince Williams as a child prodigy Contrasting approaches to popular and folk music styles Williams and politics Shifting attitudes about classical guitar Conclusion 2 John Williams’ approach to the classical guitar Following the pulse Performance anxiety Approach to J.S. Bach’s Chaconne in D minor Contrasting approaches to Mauro Giuliani’s Guitar Concerto No. 1 in A major, Op. 30 (1808) Ensemble playing and sight-reading Amplification and other manipulations of the natural sound ‘Squeaks’ Guitar design Williams and guitar teaching Summary 3 ‘Putting the guitar out of classical music’ Cavatina and other film projects 1 Sky Africa Venezuela – El Diablo Suelto John Williams and jazz Summary 4 New directions in classical guitar Sculthorpe Takemitsu Dodgson Performing with Julian Bream Richard Harvey Williams’ own compositions Programme choices Leo Brouwer Agustin Barrios Mangoré Summary Conclusion Broadening the repertoire and appeal of the classical guitar Critical perception Summary Bibliography Index

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Michael O'Toole is one of the leading figures in the Irish guitar scene today. He has given many memorable solo recitals and also contributed significantly to the development of the instrument as artistic director of both The Waltons International Guitar Festival and The Chord Ennis International Music Festival. Michael also currently has the honour of being a director of the prestigious Kilkenny Arts Festival. Michael holds a PhD from the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, and a master's degree in performance from University College Cork.

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