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Belle is a typical example of the French guitar salon music at the end of the nineteenth century. It that time the Gavotte was no longer a stylised movement of a baroque suite, it just was the peasant dance that it used to be. That’s clearly audible, the binary measure gives the music something rustic. […]

The piece is a little gem with a nice sentimental and romantic mood. Ferrer dedicated quite a number of his pieces to other people. Charme de la Nuit is dedicated to one of his pupils, Elisabeth Osborne. Little is known about this lady, but this charming souvenir of her personality has survived the years. An

The University of the Spanish city Salamanca is one of the oldest in Europe and used to draw many students from abroad. By the sound of the piece, Ferrer had the student life in Salamanca in mind rather than the scientific subjects that are taught there. The piece starts with a Tango that is almost

This little suite, titled Gerbe des Fleurs, the flower basket, is fun to play. It was one of my first performance pieces from the Romantic era. Ferrer composed a large number of pieces in romantic 19th century style. The first part –Cantilene Espagnole– has phrasing which gives it a Spanish character. The following Pavane is

The Notturno is built up around two main themes, flanked by the well-known introduction and coda. Play the piece in a light-hearted tone and practice the excursions to the 15th fret well, they are the most difficult passages of a further straightforward piece.

The Notturno is built up around a romantic theme which flanks a long middle section. This piece is not very easy to play, but its romantic style and nice harmonies make it rewarding to play.

Ferrer dedicated quite a number of his pieces to other people. Pensées du Soir is dedicated to one of his pupils, Jeanne Carré. Little is known about this lady, but this charming souvenir of her personality has survived the years. Pensées du Soir is not the easiest piece to play. With careful attention for the

Ferrer dedicated quite a number of his pieces to other people. Souvenir de Quinze Août is dedicated to one of his pupils, Marie Bourjeaurd. Little is known about this lady, but this charming souvenir of her personality has survived the years. This quiet piece in 6/8-meter plays comfortably. Just pay some extra attention to the

This tango actually has a straight tango feel. Many ‘eight triplet – two eights’ combinations enhance this feeling. It takes some effort to figure out the transitions between the lower and higher positions vice versa. In the end you will have a nice and enjoyable piece to play!

This tango actually has a straight tango feel. Many ‘eight triplet – two eights’ combinations enhance this feeling. It takes some effort to figure out the transitions between the lower and higher positions vice versa. In the end you will have a nice and enjoyable piece to play!