Llobet's original work, Respuesta, is extraordinarily demanding and uses special effects that push the technical limits of the guitar.
Compositional Technique
Llobet's celebrated 13 Catalan Folksongs are noted for their impressionistic richness of harmony and tone.
Instruments
The guitar used for this recording was made by Roberto de Miranda in Milan in 2001.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover image is 'Still Life with a White Cloud' by Juan Gris, a painter who lived from 1887 to 1927.
Performer Biography
The guitarist on this album is Lorenzo Micheli.
Composer Biography
Miguel Llobet, a widely travelled international concert artist, helped launch the modern classical guitar into one of today's most popular string instruments.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Ivrea, Italy, in 2002, using 24-bit technology for high-definition sound.
