Living 12 Strings Anders Miolin

• Anders Miolin (b. 1961): Heaven Bells:
• 1 Miolin: Heaven Bells 02:34
• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007:
• 2 Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude (Arr. for Guitar by Anders Miolin) 02:40
• Sanz, Gaspar (1640 - 1710): La Cavalleria de Napoles:
• 3 Sanz: La Cavalleria de Napoles 01:49
• Canario:
• 4 Sanz: Canario 02:58
• Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007:
• 5 Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande (Arr. for Guitar by Anders Miolin) 01:50
• Francisco Tárrega (1852 - 1909): Study No. 3:
• 6 Tárrega: Study No. 3 02:11
• Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806 - 1856): Bardenklänge, Op. 13:
• 7 Mertz: Bardenklänge, Op. 13: Fingals Höhle (Arr. for 12-string Guitar by Anders Miolin) 02:38
• 8 Mertz: Bardenklänge, Op. 13: Unruhe (Arr. for 12-string Guitar by Anders Miolin) 02:20
• Francisco Tárrega: Capricho Árabe:
• 9 Tárrega: Capricho Árabe 04:40
• Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946): Danza del Molinero:
• 10 Manuel: Danza del Molinero 02:53
• Pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy:
• 11 Manuel: Pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy 03:30
• Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992): Verano Porteño:
• 12 Piazzolla: Verano Porteño (Arr. for Guitar by Anders Miolin) 04:41
• Anders Miolin: Ararat:
• 13 Miolin: Ararat 01:57
• Mountain Temple:
• 14 Miolin: Mountain Temple 03:45
• Spring Dream:
• 15 Miolin: Spring Dream 03:41
• Erik Satie (1866 - 1925): Gymnopédie No. 1:
• 16 Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1 (Arr. for Guitar by Anders Miolin) 04:35
• George Gershwin (1898 - 1937), Ira Gershwin (1896 - 1983): Porgy and Bess:
• 17 : Porgy and Bess: I Loves You, Porgy (Arr. for Guitar by Anders Miolin) 04:02
• Anders Miolin: Azure Dream:
• 18 Miolin: Azure Dream 08:16
• Total Runtime 01:01:00

Info for Living 12 Strings

"In Anders Miolin we are confronted with a true artist, who makes us forget that he is also a virtuoso because he has mastered that unusual quality and virtue called poetry." (Leo Brouwer, composer, conductor) ​

The art of Anders Miolin is an imaginative abundance of iridiscent colours and forms. Anders' compositions are inspired by the structures of nature.

His interpretation of the classical repertoire is fresh and innovative, relating the music of the past times to the present day's perspective. The human emotions expressed in the music are timeless, which is conveyed by his music.

The highly distinguished artistry of Anders Miolin is characterized by a unique instrument, unique programs and a unique sound. Regarded as one of today’s most creative and versatile guitarists his concerts, recordings and masterclasses receive highest acclaim internationally.

Carrying forward and developing tradition, Anders Miolin is a cosmopolitan in styles – his programs span from baroque to contemporary. As composer, Miolin creates unique, exciting and timeless soundscapes beyond conventional styles and clichés, on the unique “Chiavi-Miolin” classical 12-string guitar ΔΩΔΕΚΑ.

Anders Miolin

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Anders Miolin
is a Swedish-Swiss classical guitar performer and composer. Anders Miolin is professor of classical guitar at the Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. He gives recitals and masterclasses world-wide and is acclaimed for his unique performances on the innovative 13- and 12- string guitars, invented in collaboration with the luthier Ermanno Chiavi (chiaviguitars.com), Zurich.

Anders Miolin's repertoire spans from the works of the Renaissance to the modern times, including his own compositions, which are strongly inspired by the musical worlds of Bach, Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky.

Miolin's music strives to unite the sounds of the past and present, creating a unique blend from the historical tones of long-standing musical traditions combined with contemporary imagination.

The result is an open-ended musical journey through a sound-space of innovation and surprise.

The art of Anders Miolin is an imaginative abundance of iridiscent colours and forms. Anders' compositions are inspired by the structures of nature.

His interpretation of the classical repertoire is fresh and innovative, relating the music of the past times to the present day person's perspective. The human emotions expressed in the music are timeless, and are still as actual in the 21st century as when they were composed. ​

The highly distinguished artistry of Anders Miolin is characterized by a unique instrument, unique programs and a unique sound. Regarded as one of today’s most creative and versatile guitarists his concerts, recordings and masterclasses receive highest acclaim internationally.

Carrying forward and developing tradition, Anders Miolin is a cosmopolitan in styles – his programs span from baroque to contemporary. As composer, Miolin creates unique, exciting and timeless soundscapes beyond conventional styles and clichés. Anders Miolin is the world’s leading exponent of the “Chiavi-Miolin” classical 12-string guitar ΔΩΔΕΚΑ and professor at the Zürich University of the Arts.

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