New Classical Guitarists-Who's your favorite?

[Skanson]

As a classical guitarist myself, I was wondering who do you like? I am especially interested in hearing who you think are some of the great new guiatrists I should be checking out?<BR>Thanks<BR>Darren Curtis Skanson<BR>http:www.darrencurtisskanson.com

[barfle]

I can't attest to wide enough experience to have a "favorite," but I have two recordings by Christopher Parkening, and I have heard him live once. In all cases, I enjoyed the performances a lot.

[Nicole Marie]

Hi Darren-<P>Well you know my favorite [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] <P>But Val Ramos holds a place in my CD player. He is an outstanding performer! You can find out more about him at <A HREF="http://www.ccgs.org" TARGET=_blank>www.ccgs.org</A> (the CT Classical Guitar Society) and then click on "Teachers and Performers"

[treebeau]

Eliot Fisk.<P>He's not necessarily "new" but is terific. Particularly his recording of the Paganini 24 Caprices. MusicMasters Classics. 01612-67092-2<P>Regards,<BR>Tim B.<P>

[keokime]

Christopher Parkening is considered one of the greatest, and then there is Segovia...Try Pat Metheny too. He is not classical, but he is smooth jazz, but not boring elevator jazz...<BR>

[Skanson]

Sorry that I did not type my link correctly on the first post it should be: <A HREF="http://www.darrencurtisskanson.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.darrencurtisskanson.com</A> <P>I just realized it!<P>Just in case anyone is interested, you can find some free MP3 files from all my discs at the site, just click on the link.<P>Sorry about the typing error!!<BR>Darren Curtis Skanson

[~Leslie]

Darren, Here's an acquaintance I met while visiting an American garage:<P> <A HREF="http://home.att.net/~d.corsello/music.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://home.att.net/~d.corsello/music.htm</A> <P>

[dkm32]

Favorite Classical Guitarist?<P>Ah, some fellow named "Darren Curtis Skanson". Heard of him? [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img]<P>What got me started was Beethoven.com played "Classical Gas". Well, Mason Williams (the composer) is an all time favorite of mine. I was luck enough to hear him play in a local "tavern". He played more than what was on his albums (or played on the Smother Brothers' Show). He was/is a fine Classical Guitarist.<P>When I heard Darren's version of "Classical Gas", I was hooked. Then I paid attention to "Rondo for Michael". I bought "Classica". WONDERFUL! I bought a copy for my brother. He's hooked.<P>Beautiful music, Darren. You got a fan here!<P>Donna<P>PS: I know you weren't looking for laurels for yourself. You got them anyway!

[Sir Stewart]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Skanson:<BR><B>As a classical guitarist myself, I was wondering who do you like? I am especially interested in hearing who you think are some of the great new guiatrists I should be checking out?<BR>Thanks<BR>Darren Curtis Skanson<BR>http:www.darrencurtisskanson.com</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree with Nicole Marie on Val Ramos, a Flamenco soloist and ensemble guitarist. Check Val out at: <A HREF="http://www.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Val_Ramos_Flamenco_Ensemble/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Val_Ramos_Flamenco_Ensemble/</A> <P>How about Norbert Kraft and Paco Pena?<P>Another CT based guitarist who appeared on a TV show I hosted is Stephen Nystrup. Stephen is an Emmy winner and has two musical degrees. Find him at: <A HREF="http://www.xenonarts.com/music/nystrup/index.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.xenonarts.com/music/nystrup/index.html</A> <P>Peace,<BR>Sir Stew<P>[This message has been edited by Sir Stewart (edited 04-12-2001).]<p>[This message has been edited by Sir Stewart (edited 04-12-2001).]