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Classical Guitar Insider

by Bret Williams

Candid conversations with the musicians, journalists, and luthiers who are the fabric of the classical guitar universe.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 178 Sergio Assad Pt. 2

    I interview the maestro about his final U.S. tour with Duo Assad, new compostions and recordings coming out soon, and his plans for the future.

  2. Episode 177 Lyle Brewer

    I sit down with phenomenal solo jazz guitarist and all around great guy Lyle Brewer.

  3. Episode 176 Ziggy and Miles @ New York Classical Guitar Society

    I get together with Nathan and the gang to talk to a very good guitar duo.

  4. Episode 175 Mateusz Kowalski & Mak Grgic

    I talk to Mateusz Kowalski & Mak Grgic about duos, concept albums, being good at guitar and being cold during a photoshoot.

  5. Episode 174 Gerard Cousins

    Welsh composer and guitarist Gerard Cousins comes on to talk baout Glass, minimalism, and his own work.

  6. Episode 173 Derek Gripper

    South African guitarist Darek Gripper comes on to the show to talk about Kora music and new approaches to Bach.

  7. Episode 172 Nicoletta Todesco and Thomas Flippin (Live at New York Classical Guitar Society)

    Nicoletta Todesco and Thomas Flippin (Live at New York Classical Guitar Society) join us for this year's holiday show.

  8. Episode 171 ChromaDuo

    Tracy Anne Smith and Rob MacDonald are one of the biggest commisioners of music for duo guitars in North America. ChromaDuo takes time to join us on Classical Guitar Insider.

  9. Episode 170 Sharon Isbin

    Grammy Award Winning Guitarist and founder of the Juilliard Guitar Department, Sharon Isbin comes on Classical Guitar Insider.

  10. Episode 169 Kenny Hill

    Luthier and guitarist and composer and just about everything in the guitar world you can do, Kenny Hill comes on the show.

  11. Episode 168 Jouyan Tarzaban

    Jouyan Tarzaban from Siccas comes on to talk about what he looks for in a guitar's sound.

  12. Episode 167 Eden Stell Guitar Duo

    Eden Stell Guitar Duo come on to talk about thier prolific past, their recent transcriptions of Scarlatti, and their upcoming releases.

  13. Episode 166 Taiwo Adegoke

    Nigerian guitarist and composer Taiwo Adegoke talks about starting the first classical guitar society in West Africa and infusing local harmonies and rhythms into new compositions and arrangements.

  14. Episode 165 Alex de Grassi

    I talk to composer and guitarist Alex de Grassi about his genre bending approach to making art.

  15. Episode 164 The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society

    Matt Kaplan and Josh Paul come on to talk about the formation of a new guitar society.

  16. Episode 163 Jayson Kerr Dobney

    The Metropolitain Museum of Art oragnaologist and curator shares details about one of the world's most valuable collection of music instruments. Come see them when you're in town for the GFA!

  17. Episode 162 An Tran

    An Tran joins us to talk about his album, a collection of solo compositions from Vietnam.

  18. Episode 161 Hilary Field

    Hilary Field comes on form Seattle to talk about her exciting projects and incredbile career.

  19. Episode 160 Nicholas Goluses

    Head of the Eastman School Music and Naxos recording artist Nicholas Goluses joins us to talk about teahcing, the early days of the Manhattan School Of Music's gutiar department, Segovia and more.

  20. Episode 159 Matthew Cochran

    An amazing guitarist, composer and guy talks about career changes, taking chances and working hard.

  21. Episode 158 Liona Boyd

    I have legendary guitarist Liona Boyd on the show to talk about her long and varied career.

  22. Episode 157 Andrew York

    THE composer shares his thoughts on Einstein, jazz, compostion and more. It's Andrew York!

  23. Episode 156 Fred Hand

    I have Fred on for the second time because, he's my main guy.

  24. Episode 155 Joe Williams

    ACGS Artistic Director and Composer in Residence Joe Williams comes on to talk about his setting of guitar music to Alfred Hitchcock's silent film The Lodger.

  25. Episode 154 Hannah Murphy

    Hannah Murphy joins us for a chat about saving dogs, the lord of the rings and guitar. and instagram. and her first album, A Dream in the Forest!

  26. Episode 153 Miloš Karadaglić

    Recording Artist and International Guitarist Miloš Karadaglić joins us.

  27. Episode 152 Ana Vidović

    Ana Vidović took time out of her schedule to talk to me!

  28. Episode 151: David Scott McLean

    David Scott McLean is an amazing flamenco guitarist and takes time to speak with us about teaching, performance, and tradition.

  29. Episode 150 Paul Smith

    I spend some time with an old college buddy who's doing fantastic things in Philadelphia for undeserved communities and celebrating the release of a new album.

  30. Episode 149 Stephen Mattingly

    Guitarist Stephen Mattingly drops by to talk about guitar and Kentucky stuff!

  31. Episode 148 Tony Morris

    Classical Guitar Alive hosts Tony Morris Talks about outreach, organization and radio on this long lost episode.

  32. Episode 147 Louis Trépanier

    Louis Trépanier of the Canadian Guitar Quartet joins us!

  33. Episode 146 Adam Levin

    Adam Levin releases a new album featuring contemporary Spanish compositions and has a child.

  34. Episode 145 Alexandra Whittingham

    English Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham comes on to discuss recording her latest album and American hockey half time promotional giveaways.

  35. Episode 144 Dale Kavanagh

    Canadian guitarist and composer Dale Kavanagh Joins us to talk about her long, productive career and the new album coming out this month.

  36. Episode 143 Johannes Möller

    GFA winner and founder of Sueño guitars, Johannes Möller visits.

  37. Episode 142 Steve Cowan

    McGill University Professor and award winning guitarist Steve Cowan joins us on the show.

  38. Episode 141 Ciyadh Wells

    Guitarist, Activist, and Arts Administrator Ciyadh Wells joins us for a discussion about all of the above. Please consider supporting the show: https://bretwilliamsmusic.com/support/

  39. Episode 140 Kim Perlak

    I sit down over zoom with my old friend and now head of the Berklee College of Music guitar department.

  40. Episode 139 Brian Torosian

    A great guy who plays music form the 19th century on period instruments comes on the show, Brian Torosian is our episode 139.

  41. Episode 138 The Olson/De Cari Duo

    I zoom with Gioia De Cari (soprano) and John Olson (guitar) about their Dec. 12 video release party. www.olsondecariduo.com for more info. Don't forget to contribute to the show: www.bretwilliamsmusic.com/support.

  42. Episode 137 David Collett and JohnPaul Trotter

    David and JohnPaul come on to discuss their unique approach to the sale of fine instruments.

  43. Episode 136 Matthew Hinsley

    One of the most prolific leaders in the world of arts organization comes on to share what he's learned.

  44. Episode 135 Bradford Werner

    The Founder and host of ThisIsClassicalGuitar.com joins me for a convo about alternative career paths within the guitar world.

  45. Episode 134 Laura Mazon

    A conversation with emerging Cuba born, Miami based guitarist Laura Mazon.

  46. Episode 133 Sean Shibe

    I have Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe join us via Zoom from Scotland. Be sure too check out Sean's work at https://seanshibe.com and my new album at https://bretwilliams.hearnow.com

  47. Episode 132 Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas

    From Havana to London to New York (virtually), it's guitarist Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas!

  48. Episode 131 Jason Vieaux

    The Grammy Winner talks!

  49. Episode 130 Matthew McAllister

    Matthew McAllister joins us to talk about education, Scarlatti, and Ice Cream Truck Drug Dealers.

  50. Episode 129 Uros Baric

    An amazing guitarist, recording engineer and all around good guy, Uros Baric joins us on the first ever remote episode of CGI.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Candid conversations with the musicians, journalists, and luthiers who are the fabric of the classical guitar universe.

HOSTED BY

Bret Williams

CATEGORIES

music arts

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Candid conversations with the musicians, journalists, and luthiers who are the fabric of the classical guitar universe.

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Classical Guitar Insider is created and hosted by Bret Williams.
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