Monumental orchestral masterpieces transformed for solo guitar.
In Quadros, virtuoso guitarist Jorge Caballero pushes the boundaries of the classical guitar by performing breathtaking transcriptions of some of the most monumental works in orchestral repertoire.
Throughout history, transcriptions have played a crucial role in shaping the guitar as a concert instrument. From the Renaissance adaptations by Francesco da Milano and Luys de Narváez to the celebrated arrangements by Francisco Tárrega and the influential generation of Miguel Llobet, Emilio Pujol, and Andrés Segovia, transcription has continually expanded the expressive possibilities of the guitar.
In this album, Caballero tackles one of the greatest transcription challenges ever written: Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky — a monumental work made famous worldwide through the orchestration by Maurice Ravel. The legendary guitar transcription by Kazuhito Yamashita redefined the instrument’s technical possibilities, and Caballero brings it to life with astonishing command and musical depth.
The album also features a captivating guitar adaptation of Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, where Caballero brilliantly recreates the vibrant orchestral colors and Spanish dance gestures within the expressive palette of the guitar.
Completing the program is a delicate transcription from The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky, offering a fascinating glimpse of what a guitar work by the young Russian genius might have sounded like.
Recorded with GuitarCoop’s signature high-fidelity sound, Quadros is a stunning display of virtuosity, imagination, and the enduring art of guitar transcription.
✨ A spectacular recording for listeners who want to experience the guitar at its most ambitious and thrilling.
Why you’ll love this album
⚡Extreme virtuosity: Jorge Caballero performs some of the most demanding guitar transcriptions ever written.
🏛️Monumental repertoire on guitar: Masterworks by Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Igor Stravinsky reimagined for the instrument.
🧭A milestone in the art of transcription: A program that continues the tradition of Francisco Tárrega, Miguel Llobet, and Andrés Segovia.
🎙️Audiophile GuitarCoop recording: Premium high-fidelity sound capturing every nuance of the guitar.
🎧 Perfect for collectors, advanced guitar students, and lovers of spectacular classical guitar performances. Add this extraordinary album to your collection today.
NIKOLAY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Capriccio Espagnol
01 I. Alborada 1’17”
02 II.Capriccio Espagnol (II Variazioni) 4’42”
03 III. Alborada 1’15”
04 IV. Escena y Canto Gitano 4’32”
05 V. Fandango Asturiano 3’18”
MODEST MUSSORGSKY, Pictures at an Exhibition
06 Promenade (Allegro) 1’22”
07 I Gnomus 2’30”
08 Promenade (Moderato Comodo) 1’22”
09 Il. Vecchio Castello 4’22”
10 Promenade (Moderato non Tanto) 0’28”
11 III. The Tuileries 1’00”
12 IV. Bydlo 2’33”
13 Promenade (Tranquilo) 1’06”
14 V. Ballet of The Little Chickens 1’14”
15 VI. Samuel Goldenberg Und Schmuyle 2’19”
16 VII. Market Place in Limoges 1’26”
17 VIII. Catacombae (Sepulcrum Romanum) 1’59”
18 Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua 2’37”
19 IX. The Hut Baba-Yaga 3’38”
20 X. The Bohatyr Gate of Kiev 5’35”
21 IGOR STRAVINSKY, The Firebird Suite (Round Dance of The Princesses) - 4’20”
Total Time: 53min6s
Product Content (CD físico)
An original CD in Digipack format
Physical booklet
Brasil
Estados Unidos
