VARIOUS: Competition Laureate (International Barrios Guitar), Series Vol.1, Elise Neumann [CD de audio] Elise Neumann and Varios

This edition is the first result of a collaboration between the Barrios International Guitar Competition and Brilliant Classics . 2011 First Prize winner Elise Neumann presents an excellent recital of works for solo guitar, covering a period from the 1920s to the 1960s, with works by Barrios and works by Spanish and Italian composers such as Castelnuovo-Tedesco , Ponce and Asencio, full of the light and color of the Mediterranean. A must for guitar enthusiasts and those who appreciate an engaging and excellently performed guitar recital. Agustín Barrios, born in Paraguay in 1885, was one of the greatest figures in the history of guitar music, a virtuoso performer and composer, and the first artist to record music for the guitar. His own compositions were infused with the melodies, rhythms and folk songs of his Latin American homeland, and so intuitively adapted to the instrument that he acquired a reputation as the Chopin of guitar music. Awarded in honor of this illustrious musician, the Agustín Barrios International Guitar Competition has been held since 2004, with the aim of promoting and supporting talented guitarists; The first prize winner in 2011 was Elise Neumann, and this exciting new CD is her first solo recording. Taking Barrios as a starting point, Elise Neumann's recital covers works from the 1920s to the 1960s, united by their Latin American inspiration and touches of romanticism. A selection of Barrios' own works is included, demonstrating his characteristic blend of classical elements and traditional Latin American styles, while a similar approach can be heard in Manuel María Ponce's Schubert-inspired Romantic Sonata. Also included is The Dream of Reason Produces Monsters by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, with a dark and dreamlike tone, and Collectici Íntim by Asencio. Elise Neumann's talent as a performer and her deep appreciation of this elegant, colorful and creative repertoire can be heard throughout the recording, highlighting the qualities that impressed the juries of the Agustín Barrios International Guitar Competition. Guitar music enthusiasts should make this record a priority for their collections, as Elise Neumann is sure to be a guitar music star in the future.