[William Feasley, Classical Guitarist] [The D`Amore Duo] [Concert Schedule] [Recordings] [Reviews] [Table of Contents]

Recordings

American Sketches "Washington guitarist William Feasley's new CD, "American Sketches" (Sonora SO22851CD), includes classical works by Hollywood composers Peter Madlem and Albert Harris, his own transcriptions of Gershwin preludes and songs, ragtime music, spirituals and music adapted from Handel and Scarlatti - music of great variety and vitality - played with with polished fluency." -- Joseph McLellan, The Washington Post

American Sketches Program

Composer	Work
Peter Madlem (1946 - )	American Sketches Coyote Spiritual Blues Two Pieces Rayo Homage to Scarlatti
arr. Peter Madlem	Four Spirituals Alas did my Savior blood I Danced in the Morning There is a Balm in Gilead Somebody's Knockin
Albert Harris (1918 - )	Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel Theme Variation 1 - Allegro Variation 2 - Siciliana Variation 3 - Minuet Variation 4 - Andante Tranquillo Variation 5 - Allegro Scherzando Variation 6 - Barcarole Fugue Sonatina for Guitar Allegro Moderato Aria Rondo
George Gershwin (1898-1937) (transcribed by William Feasley)	Prelude 1 Prelude 2 (for Bill Daly) The Man I Love I Got Rhythm Somebody Loves Me I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise
William Bolcom (1938 - )	Graceful Ghost Rag
Harry J. Lincoln (1878-1937)	Ragbag
Percy Wenrich (1880-1952)	The Skeleton Rag

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• Prelude 2 (for Bill Daly) -- George Gershwin, 1585k
• There is a Balm in Gilead from Four Spirituals, 1832k

Simplicity "The little-explored combination of oboe and guitar has managed to find a small but unique repertory for itself. The sharp, dark overtones of this kind of ensemble work best with lyrical modern music, as in Ibert's dramatic Entr'acte, Karl Pilss's lovely neo-classic Sonatine, and a serious, ruminative piece by Michael Moriarty (yes, the actor!). Rearranged harpsichord works by Cimarosa and Couperin also fare well in this setting. Two folk-clad pieces by classical guitarist Coste composed for such a combo bubble forth with wit and charm. D'Amore, the young duo before you, is fine. Vladimir Lande, one-time principal oboist with the Leningrad Philharmonic, and William Feasley, a late student of Segovia, bring control and finesse to the music. Only one other disk of this sort has come my way in 8 years with ARG -- a German duo on Christophorus -- and D'Amore is better. If any duo can persuade composers to add to this narrow yet fascinating field, they can." -- Ellis, American Record Guide

Simplicity Program

Composer	Work
Michael Moriarty (1941 - )	Simplicity
Jacque Ibert (1890-1962)	Entr'acte
Karl Pilss (1902-1979)	Sonatine Andante moderato - Allegretto Andante semplice Rondo
Napoleon Coste (1806-1883)	Le Montegnard (Divertissment Pastoral), op. 34 Allegro-Andantino Rondeau Montagnard Consolazione
Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801)	Oboe Concerto Largetto Allegro Siciliana Allegro guisto
Francois Couperin (1668-1733)	Les Baricades Misterieuses La Letiville Les Tours de Passe-Passe La Juliet

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• Oboe Concert, IV. Allegro guisto -- Domenico Cimarosa, 2650k

Echoes of Goya

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• Nadie se Conoce -- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, 1620k

The Fall of Birds The Fall of Birds is a collection of works of a wide variety of styles from William Feasley's repertoire; it is only available on cassette.

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Ordering Recordings

Echoes of Goya, American Sketches, and Simplicity may be ordered from Sonora Productions.

You can order copies of The Fall of Birds directly from feasley@umbc.edu.