Gerard Cousins performs on an Antonio Marin Montero guitar from 1992 for this recording.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at Sally's Studio in Reading, UK, in October 2023, with mixing and mastering by Edgardo Vertanessian.
Performer Biography
Gerard Cousins, the performer, is known for his unique interpretations of piano music by Philip Glass and transcriptions of choral composer Eric Whitacre, garnering millions of streams.
Interpretation
Transcribing pieces for guitar often involves changing string tunings, which in turn inspires new compositions and improvisations.
Interpretation
The album features a mix of original pieces by guitarist-composers, Gerard Cousins's own improvisations and compositions, and new transcriptions of piano pieces.
Performer Biography
Gerard Cousins was a finalist on Sky Arts 'Guitar Star' in 2015 and has had special radio programs dedicated to his guitar playing on BBC Radio Wales and France Musique.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's underlying themes are peace, stillness, and calm, with the aim of producing something beautiful.
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