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Tarrega_Leckie_book_West_Dean_2016_Layout 1 12/05/2016 12:27 Page 1 ASG MUSIC NEW PUBLICATION THE 25th INTERNATIONAL THE TÁRREGA-LECKIE GUITAR MANUSCRIPTS LESSONS WITH THE MAESTRO CLASSICAL GUITAR FESTIVAL The facsimiles presented here are of manuscripts which were all beautifully handwritten by Francisco Tárrega, the most significant guitarist-composer of the late nineteenth century, for his student and 20 – 26 August 2016 patron, the Englishman, Dr Walter James Leckie. The significance of these scores, published here for the first time, cannot be overstated; with regard to both technical and stylistic matters it was Tárrega who laid the foundations for all future composers and arrangers for the instrument. In their original format they represent some six hundred and fifty-four pages of the maestro’s work and their reproduction, displaying markings by both Tárrega and Dr Leckie, allows a fascinating insight, at source, into the minds of maestro and student. In particular the attention to detail in the fingerings is quite astonishing. Text in English, Spanish & Japanese 236 colour pages, large format, hardback The book is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on this achievement and for enriching our lives with these documents. Pepe Romero A fantastic publication ... it is absolutely marvellous to have such a well-presented book. Congratulations to everyone involved. David Russell Magnificent facsimile edition. Printed on fine paper with the utmost clarity - a definitive book. Graham Wade, Classical Guitar Magazine Available £80 post free from: Classical Guitar Centre Ltd 51A St. Mary’s Road, Bearwood, West Midlands, B67 5DH, England 0121-429-7446 Int +44-121-429-7446 Festival Director www.classicalguitar.co.uk Dr Leckie with Tárrega ANDREW GOUGH WELCOME TO THE 25TH WEST DEAN INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL GUITAR FESTIVAL AND SUMMER SCHOOL In celebration of this special anniversary festival and summer school I’m very pleased to be able to introduce concert artists and tutors who have all previously appeared at the festival. They are not only represented by the return of popular performers and tutors, but also by a new generation of musicians who have previously attended the festival as students themselves. I hope you would agree that this illustrates the importance of musical events such as the West Dean Festival, which over the years has nurtured many of today’s foremost classical guitarists. Our international concert series begins and CDs available from our many exhibitors, on Saturday evening with a recital by the including Brian Whitehouse's Classical Guitar wonderfully entertaining guitarist-composer Centre, Birmingham. I would like to take this Benjamin Verdery all the way from New opportunity to thank Brian again for all his York. Sean Shibe a BBC New Generation support including his generous scholarship Artist concludes this year’s Open Day with towards a place on the Summer School. his West Dean recital début on Sunday. Monday evening sees the welcome return of We continue to assist a number of young Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas with a superb talented guitarists each year by means of our Stay Connected selection of Latin American music. student bursary scheme, through the money Irina Kulikova, Russian virtuoso and West raised via our festival raffle. I’m pleased to be Dean alumni will be giving our Tuesday able to announce that for this year’s raffle we to the Classical Guitar World evening recital, and the concert series have numerous prizes including a 130 Anos concludes on Wednesday with the return classical guitar generously donated by José of the dynamic Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. Ramírez. The raffle also includes prizes donated at ClassicalGuitarMagazine.com Alongside these international artists we are by our sponsors Classical Guitar magazine, The joined by our highly experienced tutors D’Addario Foundation and Classical Guitar Rebecca Baulch, Ray Burley and Manus Noble. Centre, Birmingham. WINTER 2015 SPECIAL FOCUS: REPERTOIRE SPRING 2016 SPECIAL FOCUS: MAKING A LIVING SUMMER 2015 SPECIAL FOCUS: CONTEMPORARY LUTHIERS SPRING 2015 SPECIAL FOCUS: GUITAR FESTIVALS & COMPETITIONS CLASSICALCLASSICAL GUITARGUITAR CLASSICALCLASSICAL GUITARGUITAR Sunday’s Open Day begins with a talk by We are thankful to Classical Guitar magazine for XUEFEITHE YANG INSIDE THE REDISCOVERSRISE OF HARRIS GUITAR festival sponsor Cristina Ramírez, on her their sponsorship, and give a warm welcome to While you’re there, HER ROOTS MARC RIBOT HONORS FEMALE COLLECTION FLAMENCO SPOTLIGHT ON HAITIAN GREAT NEW GUITARS PLUS: FRANTZ CASSEUS GUITARISTS MENG SU JOAQUÍN FROM ORTEGA ANGEL family’s history of guitar making in Madrid. publisher David Lusterman on his first visit to DAVID RUSSELL & TAKAMINE FLAMENCO STYLES RODRIGO CHRISTOPHER WHO IS THE read an article from PARKENING’S Celebrating the ROMERONEXT PACO? INDELIBLE ‘Concierto SCENES FROM A BRILLIANT CAREER This year the demonstration of individual West Dean, and to the D’Addario Foundation LEGACY de Aranjuez’ MASTER CÓRDOBA Angel Romero’s LUTHIER F7 PACO Reflections on KENNY HILL makers instruments in the Guitar Makers for their continued support. My thanks also our latest issue, watch REVIEW the Maestro SF CONSERVATORY GUITAR PROGRAM Showcase will be given by Ray Burley. During goes to the staff at West Dean College. I wish TURNS 50 THE 2015 a performance video, GRAMMY the afternoon we welcome renowned author you all an enjoyable week of music making and WINNER IS LOOKING FOR NEW find a classical guitar CHALLENGES Graham Wade to present a lecture on the hope we may be able to celebrate the festival’s JASON current status and future of the classical anniversary again in another twenty-five years! society near you, and VIEAUX guitar, and Benjamin Verdery will be giving GUITARREROS SHARON DE MADRID a masterclass. Throughout the day there LILY AFSHAR Andrew Gough ‘THE FACE OF ON IRAN CLASSICAL GUITAR’ most importantly: ISBIN NEW GUITARS FROM YAMAHA & will be a wide variety of instruments, music Festival Director PABLO GREG BRANDT PLUS IGNACIO RODES subscribe! 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Whether you start with your preferred string set or mix and match to build In 2007 Ben was appointed an honorary board From Some Towns & Cities your own, visit our site to customize your own set today. member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and Capitola CA the summer of 2016 marks the 17th anniversary of his DADDARIO.COM/HALFSETS annual Maui Master Class on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Keanae HI Benjamin Verdery uses D'Addario strings and guitars DADDARIO.COM/HALFSETS by Garrett Lee and Otto Vowinkel. www.benjaminverdery.com CREATE YOUR OWN PERFECT SET INTRODUCING THE CLASSICAL HALF SET BUILDER A NEW DESKTOP APP FROM D'ADDARIO Step by step, our app allows you to explore different combinations of basses and trebles. Whether you start with your preferred string set or mix and match to build your own, visit our site to customize your own set today. DADDARIO.COM/HALFSETS OPEN DAY SEAN SHIBE THE 25th WEST DEAN BURSARY FUND RAFFLE INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL 1st Prize – José Ramírez 130 Años classical guitar, including a Hiscox case donated by José Ramirez and GUITAR FESTIVAL OPEN DAY Classical Guitar Centre, Birmingham, and a subscription Sunday 21st August 2016 to Classical Guitar magazine. 11.30am – 7.00pm 2nd Prize – Box of Pro-Arté EJ46 carbon strings donated by the D’Addario Foundation, and a subscription to Classical Guitar magazine. 12.00pm – 12.40pm 3rd Prize – The Tárrega-Leckie Guitar Manuscripts book by Brian Whitehouse, and Ramírez Guitars - an illustrated talk by a subscription to Classical Guitar magazine.