Guitar4mation's repertoire, which originally focused on 20th and 21st-century music, now also includes 19th-century Romantic works, and the group explores new approaches in arranging and programming.
Recording & Production
The arrangements for tracks 1-5 and 12-16 were done by Martin Schwarz, while Petr Saidl arranged tracks 6-11.
Album & Artwork
This album, 'Trans4mation', is Guitar4mation's third CD release with Gramola, following 'Pulse.Sound.Joy.Heart.' (2006) and 'Sonada del Alma' (2010).
Interpretation
The album builds a bridge between European Romantic music and Latin jazz, connecting different styles and continents.
Interpretation
'Trans4mation' refers to the metamorphosis of a Chopin Prelude into a Bossa Nova by Tom Jobim and a famous Chopin Waltz into a Viennese-Venezuelan blend.
Interpretation
Many pieces on this album have never been arranged for guitar before, presenting a significant challenge for Guitar4mation.
Performer Biography
Guitar4mation is a guitar quartet whose members live in different countries (Poland, Czech Republic, and Austria), leading the group to be described as 'based in trains, cars and planes'.
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