The guitar used for this recording was an Antonio Marin Montero, made in 1992.
Composer Biography
José Ferrer Esteve de Fujadas, the composer of some pieces on this album, wrote about 100 compositions for the guitar, many dedicated to his pupils.
Performer Biography
Gerard Cousins, the guitarist on this album, is known for pushing the boundaries of classical guitar, with recordings garnering millions of streams and appearing on the front page of Apple Music.
Performer Biography
Gerard Cousins' musical influences are diverse, ranging from guitar heroes John Williams and Julian Bream to jazz, rock, electronic, Indian classical, flamenco, and minimalist music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
José Ferrer Esteve de Fujadas focused on an exquisitely crafted 'salon' style, rather than the modernist impulses of his time, and had a profound understanding of the guitar.
Performer Biography
Gerard Cousins has released eight albums, covering a range of music from traditional Spanish repertoire to original compositions and unique re-imaginings of traditional Welsh music.
Recording & Production
This album, 'Charme de la Nuit,' is Gerard Cousins' third recording with Prima Classic.
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