The vihuela de mano, a direct ancestor of the guitar, was plucked by fingers to play polyphonic music and had a contoured body, flat back, and six 'courses' (strings).
Historical Context
Since the early 19th century, the six-string guitar has been central to Spain's musical life, becoming its iconic national instrument.
Performer Biography
Marc Regnier, a Grammy-nominated classical guitarist, has received training from notable figures like Timothy Walker, Aaron Shearer, Christopher Parkening, and José Rey de la Torre.
Recording & Production
This album features guitars by Jose Ramirez (1974) and Robert Ruck (2011), with Quentin Baxter as producer and Elliot Elsey as engineer.
Historical Context
The modern guitar's development in Spain is part of a long history of plucked string instruments, including Moorish ouds, lutes, moriscas, bandurras, and mandolins.
Performer Biography
Marc Regnier's 2011 CD, 'Radamés Gnattali: Solo and Chamber Works for Guitar,' was nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Chamber Performance' category.
