Nikita Koshkin's 24 Preludes and Fugues for Solo Guitar, dedicated 'To all the guitarists of the world', was published in 2017.
Performer Biography
Asya Selyutina, the guitarist on this recording, was the first Russian guitarist to perform at musical festivals in India, Bhutan, and Iran.
Composer Biography
Nikita Koshkin achieved international fame as a composer with his works The Prince's Toys (1980) and Usher Waltz (1984).
Compositional Technique
Koshkin's 24 Preludes and Fugues for Solo Guitar demands total virtuosity and interpretative clarity, covering a wide range of musical styles, moods, and techniques.
Composer Biography
Nikita Koshkin, a guitarist, composer, and teacher, began studying music at age 14 after his grandfather gave him a guitar and an Andrés Segovia recording.
Recording & Production
This album features a world premiere recording of Nikita Koshkin's 24 Preludes and Fugues for Solo Guitar.
Performer Biography
Asya Selyutina is an associate professor in the classical guitar department of the State Classical Academy, RGU Kosygin, in Moscow.
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