This album features piano repertoire, including works by Schubert, Debussy, Mozart, Schumann, and Granados, boldly extended to the guitar by arranger Johan Smith.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in August 2022 at St Paul's Anglican Church in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
Performer Biography
Beyond his classical guitar career, Johan Smith also founded the extreme metal band Stortregn, with whom he has released six albums and toured worldwide since 2005.
Instruments
Johan Smith performs on a guitar made by I. Fleta y Hijos in Barcelona in 1991 for this recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers featured on this album explore their memories of childhood from an adult perspective, resulting in inspiring and moving pieces.
Performer Biography
Johan Smith, the guitarist on this recording, won the 2019 Guitar Foundation of America contest and was named 'Classical Guitar Revelation 2017' by Guitare Classique magazine.
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