student performances

jongo | paolo bellinati

Based on the afro–Brazilian style, jongo,

this composition is one of the most important pieces of Bellinati’s repertoire. He has arranged many versions of the piece. The two–guitar version was written in 1989 dedicated to the great duo, the Assad Brothers, who played the piece in concert for many years.

i. vivace | johann sebastian bach

from the concerto for two violins and continuo

This is a transcription by Frank Longay of the Vivace from the famous Concerto for two Violins in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. It demonstrates the tremendous versatility of the guitar.

tango : allegro | astor piazzolla

a duet from the “Tango Suite”

This great piece was origionally written for the Assad brothers by Piazzolla himself.

malagueña | ernesto lecuona

an ensemble video performance from December, 2010

Lecuona’s talent for composition has influenced the Latin American world in a way quite similar to George Gershwin in the United States, in his case raising Cuban music to classical status. This arrangement of the famous and popular piece was created by Frank Longay and is available for purchase. (Used by permission.)

Nearly all began their study of the guitar when they were 3 years old.

twinkle, twinkle little star | folk song

This four–year–old demonstrates a stable but relaxed posture and technique as well as focus and concentration. With the help of her mother’s patient, knowlegeable and loving guidance, Maya successfully began her study of the guitar at three years.

leyenda | isaac albéniz

a solo performance may, 2009

This is a solo performance from our 2009 spring concert. This performer is 12 years old and began his study of the guitar when he was 3 years old. He is playing a Kenny Hill, Signature model guitar.

Originally written for piano in G minor, it was first published in Barcelona in 1892 as the opening "Preludio" of a three-movement set entitled Chants d' Espagne. Many have attributed the first transcription for guitar to Francisco Tarrega who put it in its most recognizable key, E minor, and subsequently was made popular by Andres Segovia.

This arrangement is from Book 9 of the Suzuki Guitar School™. (Used by permission.)

ciranda and frêvo | Celso Machado
(from danças populares brasileiras)

an ensemble performance on MAY, 2009

These are beautiful ensemble piece of music by the Brazilian composer, Celso Machado.

More information about this piece and other extraordinary music by the composer is available from his website at www.celsomachado.com. (Used by Permission)

gavottes I & II en rondeau (BWV995) | j. s. bach

a solo video performance july, 2008

This is a selection from the famouse Lute Suite originally in G minor. It was performed at the Showcase Concert as part of the International Suzuki Guitar Festival held in Santa Clara California in July of 2008.

clair de lune | claude debussy

an exclusive student performance of august 8, 2007

Here is an arrangement, for two guitars, of the famous and beautiful piece by Debussy.

allegro | antonio vivaldi

a video performance on march, 2007

This is a special performance of the famous concerto arranged here by Frank Longay for three guitars with soloist.

may song | folk song

from the spring 2004 concert

Our annual Spring Concert is among the many performance opportunities offered by our school. It features individual soloists, smaller group and ensembles as well as featuring the entire program of Suzuki Students in mass. This brief clip presents "May Song," the fifth song in the Suzuki Guitar School&trade literature. (Used by Permission)

spanish waltz | jose ferrer

a special video performance december 1, 2006

This wonderful romantic piece is from Book 5 of the Suzuki Guitar School&trade literature. (Used by Permission)

the children on the bus | folk song

"pre-twinklers" from the spring 2005 concert

This adaptation of this favorite tune was created by Mr. Longay for instilling proper guitar technique and posture.