In this new series we will be featuring achievements of various members at the Classical Guitar Corner Academy.
In this first installment of Classical Guitar Corner Academy Member Spotlight we’d like to introduce a lovely performance by member Andrew Duxfield. Andrew (Liverpool, UK) has been playing guitar for many years but he has only recently begun playing classical guitar. He’s been a member at CGC Academy for a bit over a year now. The video below is from Andrew’s first ever public classical guitar performance, given at the lovely Williamson Gallery in Birkenhead for Liverpool Classical Guitar Society’s Showcase Concert.
“Capricho Catalán” is the fifth of six movements of Isaac Albéniz‘s “España” (Op. 165, first published in 1890). These short salon pieces form almost a sort of Spanish dance suite, with an opening prelude and four Spanish dances that follow (a la old Baroque dance suites). Though the “Capricho Catalán” has the tempo marking “Allegretto” it is unlike the more virtuosic capriccios of the nineteenth century and the primary dynamic marking throughout is “piano.” However, it does maintain its dance-like character with the bass ostinato that recurs throughout.
(Insert heartfelt and enthusiastic applause!). Job well done, Andrew. Superb experience. Fantastic venue. Lovely playing.
A member for just over a year ?!?!?!?
Wow!! That was awesome, Andrew. Thanks for sharing
That was a huge performance for first time in public, delivered with great skill and sensitivity. The applause was well deserved!
Wonderful performance Andrew! Great playing and a terrific venue!
Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this beautiful performance!
Amazing performance – Bravo, Andrew! I would have loved to have been there.
Awesome Andrew! Great job!
What a great performance! This was your first? WOW!
So, what do you play when you are not playing classical guitar?
Richard
Thanks, everyone, for the kind comments.
To answer your question, Richard, I first played mainly electric blues/rock, then for long time focused on playing fingerstyle acoustic. Picking up classical guitar has really reignited my enthusiasm for the instrument, and now I don’t really play anything else.
An uplifting and exquisite performance-Bravo! Since you’ve not been playing the classical guitar so long, I’m wondering if there is something special in the Liverpool drinking water. Maybe the Beatles too…
-Jeff
Congratulations Andrew, that was simply wonderful and especially inspiring.
Nick
Very nice, congratulations Andrew. That was terrific. I appreciate how well fellow guitar enthusiasts listen so attentively.
You played wonderfully-
Lissa
Wonderful performance piece! Your committed practice time is evident. Thank-you!
A beautiful piece beautifully played Andrew! Thank you for sharing.
It’s all been said, eloquently – I can’t add anything else! Beautiful!
Lynda Wilson
wonderful!
Amazing performance Andrew! Your sound is great and you have a great sense of musicality! I look forward to hear more from you!
Great to see your boundless talent on public display again Dux. It warmed my heart to watch this clip.
what a nice performance with ( for me) unknown music.
quiet, relaxed, flowing setting up a serene atmosphere
thanks for sharing it here with CGC.
Wow – you are so talented Andrew ! What a beautiful performance- well done!
Best wishes Jill ( from Ormskirk! )
Hi Jill,
Only just spotted this – many thanks! Hope you’re keeping well.
All the best,
Andrew
Andrew, excellent tone and a wonderful interpretation. Very well done indeed.