New "Complete Edition" in 14 volumes edited from primary sources by Stefano Grondona. Miguel Llobet, was indisputably the greatest guitarist of the first half of the 20th century. Volume 1 contains the Catalan Folk songs magnificently harmonised by Miguel Llobet, and for which he is maybe best known. Ample biographical information with copious notes and much unpublished archive material complete this volume which is a milestone in guitar history and Catalonian cultural life.

"Here is a comprehensive re-issue of Miguel Llobets compositions and arrangements for guitar and guitar duo. This new edition contains all Llobets known original compositions for guitar solo, all his arrangements for guitar duo and transcriptions and arrangements of 20th century works. Available original sources and other early editions have been consulted for its preparation and new material introduced. The music engraving has been prepared to the highest standards and each volume comes complete with its own introduction and commentary by Ronald Purcell. Volume 1 contains illustrated historical notes with rare photographs and a detailed biography of Llobet."

A scholarly edition of over 500 pages written to explore and evaluate Andres Segovia's achievements. Volume One contains a biography of the years of 1893 -1957 and focuses on Segovia's renditions of Renaissance, Baroque and Classical masterpieces by Narvaez, Frescobaldi, Bach, Scarlatti and Sor

This second comprehensive volume on the life and work of Andres Segovia contains a biography of the years 1957-87 and focuses on Segovia's rendition of Spanish/Romantic and Contemporary/Neo-Classical masterpieces by Tarrega, Albeniz, Granados, Llobet, and Ponce. A special appendix in each volume presents the original scores for the Segovia editions discussed in the text - some of which have never been published - as well as modern editions of these pieces. 500 lavishly illustrated pieces.

Donated by Graham Wade 19.3.98.