Credits:

Alberto La Rocca

Description:

This album features works by Ernest Shand, whom performer Alberto La Rocca respects as one of the greatest composers for guitar. It includes several world premiere recordings.Although Shand was forgotten after his death, a look at his 220 surviving works reveals him to be a composer rich in originality and gifted with the ability to weave captivating melodies. These works are said to have been composed by Shand for his own performance; they are essentially Romantic in style and incorporate bold modulations and modal techniques. They form the foundation of Impressionism, which would later become a revolutionary feature of guitar music introduced by Villa-Lobos.With its sentimental melodies and richly colored harmonies, this music evokes a distinctive Victorian atmosphere.